Jessica Lovell

ABOYNE –  The Wellington County Museum and Archives was named the Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site in the Ontario's Choice Awards, which rely solely on public votes to determine winners across eight categories.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment for Clark Brothers Contracting that will allow the construction of a ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur, despite objections from would-be developers of surrounding lands.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team nurse practitioner Chantelle Koeslag will be this year’s recipient of the Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award, which recognizes suicide prevention work.

GUELPH – The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin launched its annual fundraising campaign focusing not on a monetary goal, but on the work the organization supports in the community.

WELLINGTON NORTH – What do giant pumpkins, barn quilts and grilled hot dogs have in common? They are all part of Wellington North’s Culture Days activities.

QUEBEC CITY – Centre Wellington residents Bryce Richardson and Tim Porter are pickleball golden boys after competing in the Canada 55+ Summer Games at the end of August and winning gold in their division.

ARISS – It’s known as the world’s oldest equestrian sport, and a local driving instructor is offering people a chance to visit her farm and learn more about it.

DRAYTON – Trees for Mapleton marked the completion of the W. Paul Day Forest project with a tree-planting ceremony on Aug. 31 at Drayton's Riverside Park.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Andy Lennox returned from the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa with a revelation about housing growth: “It’s become clear to me that we in rural Ontario are not getting the credit we deserve for building housing in our communities.”

GUELPH – Wellington County’s paramedics are getting the funding they need to ensure there is a nurse to help offload patients when they arrive at Guelph General Hospital.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is helping to ensure the Lynes Blacksmith Shop gets its new roof as planned this fall by approving an interest-free loan for the project.

Elora’s Bissell Park was filled with community spirit and cultural celebration during CW Fun Day, organized by the Centre Wellington Black Committee, on Sept. 1.

KENILWORTH – It’s time to raise the roof at the Lynes Blacksmith Shop – literally. The historic building has been undergoing a restoration project, but one of the most significant parts of the restoration has yet to be undertaken: the roof.