CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 27 Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue performed two water rescues – one at the Elora Gorge and one at Belwood Lake.
Collecting tabs for a good cause
ELORA – Six-year-old Jake Dippel is collecting metal can tabs with the goal of finding enough to earn an electric wheelchair for a Fergus resident in need.
Canada at War Day held at county museum
ABOYNE – Canada at War Day is running at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 24. The event features a variety of guest presenters, war re-enactors and veterans.
Fergus Medieval Faire cancelled again this year
FERGUS – The Fergus Medieval Faire has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the event, originally planned for July 25, announcement the news on Facebook on June 22.
Rachel Mulder named Youth Citizen of the Year in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rachel Mulder has been named the Youth Citizen of the Year in Centre Wellington. The 19-year-old Belwood resident was recognized by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce for her years of volunteerism with a focus on horticulture.
Nine-year-old launches ‘Empties for Sick Kids’ donation project
FERGUS – Nine-year-old Mark Smith of Fergus is collecting empty beer cans and alcohol bottles from the community and donating funds raised to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he has received treatment.
SPCAs, humane societies form Ontario Animal Welfare Network
GUELPH – Eleven humane societies and SPCAs across the province have formed the Ontario Animal Welfare Network.
Grand River Mustangs prepare for girls’ hockey season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand River Mustangs Girls’ Hockey Association is hoping to have a successful 2021/2022 season, making as many preparations as they can with changing COVID-19 regulations.
Pride flag the first to fly on new Elora Green Space pole
ELORA – On June 16 the Elora Business Improvement Area (BIA) raised a Pride flag in Elora’s downtown green space. It is the first flag to be flown on the Centre Wellington community flagpole at the corner of Mill and Metcalfe Streets.
‘We’re doing our part’: charitable stores happy to reopen
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local charitable stores have been working to reopen during stage one of the province’s reopening plan.
Elora Festival announces 2021 season lineup
ELORA – Officials have unveiled the schedule for this year's Elora Festival, which is moving online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will run from Aug. 5 to 28, with nine online concerts on Thursdays and Saturdays.
‘Let the people in’: local retail outlets embrace stage one reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With June 11 being the first day they are allowed to open at limited capacity, some stores are hosting opening day celebrations and/or continuing online sales, while others are holding off on opening right away.
Ontario Medical Association wants to hear from residents on health care
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being asked to complete an Ontario Medical Association (OMA) survey the association says will be used to create recommendations to improve health care services across the province.
Registered nurse and keynote speaker launches magazine on sleep health
FERGUS – Registered nurse and keynote speaker Julia Worrall has launched a magazine dedicated to illustrating the connection between poor sleep and poor health.
Salem Public School invites community to honour children in Kamloops residential school tragedy
Orange ribbons – Salem Public School is inviting those in the community to tie a ribbon on the…