TORONTO – Fergus resident Wilfred Thyssen, 67, was sentenced in Toronto Court by Justice Jonathan Bliss this month to a term of more than five years in prison for arranging to have sex with children and breaching a bail condition.
Wellington North names Al Leach Senior of the Year, recognizes volunteers
ARTHUR – Wellington North celebrated its volunteers and seniors at a gathering of over 200 people at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on April 18.
Arnott sticking to decision to ban keffiyeh in legislature
TORONTO – Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Ted Arnott will not be backing down on his decision to ban wearing the keffiyeh in the legislature.
County MPs say ‘tax and spend’ budget will negatively hit farmers
OTTAWA – Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong and Perth-Wellington MP John Nater share a similar pessimism when it comes to the federal budget released last week.
CBM Aggregates applies for another gravel pit licence in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – CBM Aggregates has applied for another license for below water extraction in Puslinch.
Elora House hosting Princess Gala fundraiser at GrandWay
ELORA – A girls’ night out to celebrate women, the Princess Gala will be hosted by Elora House on May 10 at The GrandWay Events Centre.
Centre Wellington to take over administration of county parking tickets
ELORA – Centre Wellington will use Alpha Technology Systems Inc. to provide parking enforcement again this summer. And township staff will take over parking administration services for all of Wellington County.
Erin refugee group seeks community support to resettle Syrian family members
ERIN – For refugees chosen to come to Canada, it’s like winning the lottery, says Erin Refugee Action. The local group has sponsored five families since 2016, and is now campaigning to raise enough funds to reunite members of its second sponsored family, the Hizans.
Members of Fergus Phantoms heading to Special Olympics
FERGUS – Three members of the Fergus Phantoms swim team, and their coach, are heading to the Special Olympics provincial games in May as part of the South Central Ontario Team.
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“It’s very empowering to see that we can do it ... and that the families are doing so well in Canada.”- Erin Refugee Action founder Barbara Harrison
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Crown Bath & Kitchen: making your home your oasis
For almost 21 years, Crown Bath & Kitchen has been a leader in creating beautiful living spaces. A home to be proud of, with stylish, functional and gorgeous touches. Whether you are relaxing, or entertaining, Crown Bath & Kitchen can help you make your home a haven.
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