Makers’ Market – Natasha Weber, owner of Paracord Princess Hunting Accessories, was among…
Erin Agricultural Society host drive-in bingo night
Bingo night – Well over 100 people attended a drive-in bingo event at the Erin Fairgrounds on…
Wellington North denies application for cannabis facility in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has rejected a company’s proposal to operate a cannabis facility in Arthur. At an Aug. 9 meeting, council rejected CCR Holdings Wells St. Inc.’s proposal to rezone its 5.14-acre property in Arthur to permit indoor cultivation and processing of cannabis.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs looking forward to grand opening celebrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hubs in Wellington County have now become The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Puslinch Township receives funding to improve internet access
PUSLINCH – New provincial funding will allow for improved broadband access in approximately 370 homes in Puslinch, officials here say.
Fergus native Brock McGinn signs with Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH – Brock McGinn is ready to enter a new phase of his NHL career. The Fergus native recently signed a four-year, $11-million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Wellington North to opt out of Line Fences Act
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted unanimously on July 26 to direct its clerk to bring a Non-Application of the Line Fences Act bylaw to its next meeting.
Fergus native Patrick Anderson to lead Team Canada in return to Paralympics
FERGUS – A familiar face will be returning to Team Canada for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Fergus native Patrick Anderson was recently named to Canada’s wheelchair basketball team for the games, which will take place Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.
Multicultural association has served over 9,000 people throughout pandemic
PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.
Ear to the Groundwater Tour continues at Millcreek Pit in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Day five of the second leg of the Ear to the Groundwater Tour highlighted opposition to operations at the Millcreek Pit, located on the border of Puslinch and Cambridge.
Mount Forest clothing store celebrates rebranding
MOUNT FOREST – Cynthia and Co., a women’s clothing store in Mount Forest, will be undergoing significant changes as the store emerges from pandemic restrictions.
Puslinch council approves costs associated with new crossing guard in Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has approved the costs associated with the implementation of a crossing guard at a crosswalk in Aberfoyle across Brock Road.
Drayton Entertainment hoping to resume in-person performances by late fall
DRAYTON – With the province now in stage three of its reopening plan, it remains unclear when in-person performances will resume at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Wellington North to undertake full Community Growth Plan review
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has supported a staff recommendation to undertake a full Community Growth Plan review within the next three to five years.
Ear to the Groundwater Tour highlights opposition to quarry near Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Shane Philips and the Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) are expressing their opposition to James Dick Construction Limited’s (JDCL) proposed “hidden quarry” near Rockwood.