FERGUS – A seven-year-old Fergus girl who started making candles to raise money for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, made a donation of $1,500 to the charity earlier this month.
Fire education moving online in response to COVID-19 pandemic
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The Guelph-Eramosa fire department has been spreading its message of fire safety to Grade 4 and 5 students in the Rockwood area for years.
Experts call on governments to address wait times for mental health services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mental health experts throughout Ontario are calling on the province to take immediate action to help reduce wait times for access to mental health care.
Calls to support lines surge as pandemic continues to take toll on mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Experts say Canadians’ mental health has been put to the test, with stress, anxiety and depression at all-time highs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North council approves $1-million renovation to Arthur arena
ARTHUR – The Arthur arena will soon be under construction after Wellington North council carried a motion to replace the ice making pipeline. The estimated cost of the project is $1,078,00 plus applicable taxes.
Risk of flooding around proposed apartment complex divides council
ROCKWOOD – A new three-storey apartment complex to be built near a potential floodplain on Main Street in Rockwood was presented to Guelph-Eramosa council during a public meeting on March 1.
Fergus woman organizing cross-Canada marathon fundraiser
FERGUS – Inspired by Terry Fox, Fergus resident and PhD student Zoe Clarke has taken on organizing 205 separate marathons across Canada.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns for another year on June 19
MOUNT FOREST – Area residents will be able to enjoy the Wellington North Farmers’ Market again this year.
Local author to donate 100 healing journals to Women in Crisis
FERGUS – The Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) will be receiving 100 Butterfly Beauties journals to give to women in need.
Sign outside Arthur Fire Hall to be replaced
ARTHUR – The Arthur Fire Hall will be getting a new sign worth over $32,000 after the request was approved by Wellington North council.
UGDSB looks to be proactive in preparations for new COVID-19 variants
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) board officials say they are preparing to deal with new COVID-19 strains and the potential third wave that may come with them.
Fibre optic internet service in sight for rural residents of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has endorsed Ehtel Networks' application to the Universal Broadband Fund in an effort to extend its fibre optic services throughout portions of southern Grey County and northern Wellington County.
Erin residents opposed to sewage plant take to the street in protest
ERIN – The streets of Erin we’re busier than normal the morning of Feb. 20 as a car rally to protest the town’s proposed wastewater treatment facility made its way around town.
Councillor concerned about stormwater management for proposed Ospringe subdivision
ERIN – An Erin councillor and a local church have expressed concerns about a new residential development proposed in Ospringe.
Guelph-Eramosa council passes new video surveillance policy
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The goal of the new policy, passed on Feb. 16, is to “enhance the safety and security of township employees, the public and our corporate assets,” officials say.