MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.
Wastewater road work taking place in Hillsburgh
ERIN – Town officials have released a construction progress report regarding Trafalgar Road paving.
LaunchIt Minto business centre to relocate next year
HARRISTON – A local community hub that has been connecting entrepreneurs for a decade is now relocating.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair returns for 165th year
HARRISTON – The 165th Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is just around the corner.
Terry Fox Run returns to Drayton on Sept. 15
MAPLETON – Drayton is set to host its annual Terry Fox Run, raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation alongside the rest of the country.
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tournament raises $60,000 for hospitals
CLIFFORD – The Forrest family and local communities joined forces to raise $60,000 for two hospitals in need.
Centre Wellington to host New Resident Reception, Volunteer Fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township’s Community Connect program will host a New Resident Reception for the area’s growing population later this month.
New school year may trigger stress and anxiety in students, experts warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”
Elora Fergus Studio Tour invites 36 artists to showcase their studios
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora, Fergus and the surrounding areas will have a chance to step into the mind of an artist next month with the return of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour for its 36th year.
Erin officials rescoping Elora-Cataract Trail wastewater project due to ‘environmental requirements’
ERIN – The Erin Elora-Cataract Trail linear water and sewer works project has been “rescoped” due to “recent environmental requirements,” town officials said in a recent news release.
Guelph woman set to hand-cycle 210km to raise funds for cancer patient needs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After surviving an 80-foot fall and 21 sessions of chemotherapy, Guelph resident Cyndy McLean is determined to tell her story and make a difference for cancer patients.
Annual Walk for Parkinson’s fundraiser returns to Fergus
FERGUS – On Sept. 7 and 8 communities across southern Ontario, including Fergus, will come together for the Walk for Parkinson’s.
Family corn maze honours community of Ariss
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – What started as a “hobby farm” could possibly put the Ariss community on the map – literally.
Town releases statement regarding a malfunctioning sediment bag, ‘poses no threat;’ officials state
ERIN – Town officials stated a “malfunctioning” sediment control dewatering bag poses “no risk” to the environment.
Maitland Valley releases watershed strategic plan
MINTO – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has released key strategic priorities to implement over the next three years at an Aug. 13 council meeting.