CENTRE WELLINGTON – Deputy fire chief Jason Benn with the Centre Wellington Fire Rescue offered a few tips for fire prevention that everyone should know.
Suspicious fire destroys multiple homes in Erin development
ERIN – Police and fires crews responded to the scene, on Brown Street in the Erin Glen development in northeast Erin, at about 12:54am on Sept. 27.
Erin’s rebranding open house rescheduled
ERIN – Councillor John Brennan has called for the discontinuation of the new Town of Erin logo and the possible return to a variation of the previous shamrock logo.
Elora Rocks to face reigning champions in home opener
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Rocks senior hockey team is back for another season playing in the Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL).
Council approves Palmerston curling tournament donation
MINTO – Council here has approved a $6,000 in-kind sponsorship of a youth curling tournament next spring.
Pro triathlete to share his story at learning disabilities conference
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Triathlete Taylor Reid will be teaming up with learning disability experts in an upcoming conference.
CVC seeks support from Erin on three tree planting projects
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is seeking support from the town for three tree planting projects.
Erin launches feedback website, will host open house after logo backlash
ERIN – Residents here will be getting an opportunity to voice their opinions in person and online regarding Erin’s new logo.
Magpie’s Bakery permanently closes in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Maggie Schram, owner and operator of Magpie’s Bakery, announced the business’ official closure on the bakery’s Facebook page on Sept. 4.
Local author Sandra Lovell shares the rich history of Ennotville in new release
ENNOTVILLE – Pride is what fueled Sandra Lovell’s newly released novelette and it’s also what kept this small community together throughout the decades.
Feast of Hops fundraiser to focus on youth needs
ERIN – An event filled with local beer, food and entertainment is coming back to Erin on Sept. 22.
Ontario Culture Days returns to Minto with arts, culture, heritage
MINTO – A national celebration of arts and culture is returning to hundreds of communities across Ontario for the 14th anniversary of Ontario Culture Days.
Mental health officials join forces for upcoming workshop
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 is set to host a workshop aimed at combatting mental health challenges.
Terry Fox Runs occurring throughout Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several Terry Fox Runs will be taking place across Wellington County this weekend in support of cancer research and Fox’s legacy.
Erin council welcomes new heritage plaque program
ERIN – Council here has approved a new program and policy to recognize the “historical significance” of properties in town.