WATERLOO – Last week officials announced KidsAbility will be forced to layoff half its autism staff as a direct result of the provincial government’s changes to the Ontario Autism Program.
Ponsonby hosted eighth annual Pitch in for Autism three-pitch tournament
Three-pitch - The eighth annual Pitch in for Autism three-pitch tournament took place at the Ponsonby ball diamonds on July 26 and 27.
Fergus Marketplace receives $20,000 in CIP grants/loans
ELORA – The Fergus Marketplace has received a community improvement plan (CIP) grant to improve the building façade adjacent to the Grand River.
Camp URU serves up a random act of kindness
Random act of kindness - Each week Camp URU in Fergus performs a random act of kindness on Thursday during its six sessions throughout the summer.
Centre Wellington council briefs: Three zoning bylaw amendments considered
ELORA – On July 17, council held a public meeting on a number of different zoning amendments. They were approved at the July 29 council meeting.
Elora author writing comic book adaptation for Stephen and Owen King novel Sleeping Beauties
ELORA – Local author Rio Youers is adapting a book written by his hero to a comic book series.
Youth in business
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but I am a big fan of entrepreneurs.
Medieval Faire takes over downtown Fergus
Another time - Downtown Fergus turned into a Medieval Faire on July 27.
Centre Wellington council accepts new allocation policy for annual OLG funding
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will be trying out a new OLG funding allocation strategy in the 2020 municipal budget.
Alma resident travels to Thailand; works with elephants, dogs
ALMA – Hannah Litzen recently returned home from a two-week trip to Thailand where she volunteered at a dog rescue clinic and elephant nature park.
Local youth competing at international dressage competition
MARYHILL – A local dressage rider is taking on international competition this August during the FEI North American Youth Rider Championships in North Salem, New York.
Health units to study climate change
GUELPH – Two area health units have received a $300,000 grant for a three-year study on the local impacts of climate change.
Community development
Last week I attended a Centre Wellington public meeting that hit close to the heart.
WrightHaven Homes presents new proposed plan of subdivision in Inverhaugh
ELORA – A new subdivision may be coming to Inverhaugh.
Firefighters rescue woman from gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington firefighters rescued a woman from the Elora Gorge Conservation Area on July 18.