ROCKWOOD – In honour of local centenarian veteran and neighbour Sytske Drijber, students at Rockwood Centennial Public School (RCPS) brought the Remembrance Day ceremony to her front door.
Developer requests building extension for condo project in Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – With the draft plan set to expire early next year, developers are seeking an extension for the building of a condo project in Rockwood.
Council approves rezoning for controversial manufacturing plant on Jones Baseline
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The proposed rezoning of the controversial fridge and freezer manufacturing plant along Jones Baseline will proceed so long as several holding conditions are upheld.
‘Share Your Silver Lining’ campaign returns to shed positive light in community
FERGUS – After seeing a successful launch earlier this year, Claire Knight and Jenn Price are bringing back Share Your Silver Lining, a social media campaign that allows people to share positive moments in their lives.
St. Mary students recognize veterans, 100th anniversary of the poppy
ELORA – Students at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora filled the school with poppies on Nov. 11 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy and the soldiers who fought for our freedom.
Community recalls Canada’s forgotten history of WWII battles
HARRISTON – Residents from the community gathered together to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which included events officials say have often been forgotten in Canada’s military history.
WCDSB reports first new case in over a month; board remains optimistic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is reporting its first case of COVID-19 in over a month.
From artist to author: local artist’s ‘COVID project’ gets published
EVERTON – For roughly two hours a day for a month Susan Strachan Johnson sat typing away at what started out as a “COVID project” but has now evolved into a published novel.
CHMA hosts workshop on how to recognize mental health decline
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is hosting a two-day virtual workshop on how to provide support to individuals who may be experiencing a decline in their mental health.
Erin’s Window Wonderland returns to in-person event Nov. 19
ERIN – After moving to a virtual format last year due to the pandemic, the Town of Erin’s annual Window Wonderland event is returning in person this year. Set to take place on Nov. 19, the event will be followed by the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting at 6:30pm in McMillan Park.
‘It’s not a weak thing, it’s a human thing:’ CMHA launching ‘Stories4Hope’ podcast
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As part of this year’s Here4Hope community campaign, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is launching a podcast series to engage the community in the topics of mental health, mental illness and suicide.
Speedside Church commemorates members who fought in World Wars
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Speedside United Church will be commemorating former church members who fought in the First and Second World Wars during its Sunday service for Remembrance Day.
County museum participates in 153rd Wellington Battalion Colours project
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is partaking in an initiative to document the 153rd Wellington Battalion Great War Colours.
Erin council moves meetings to Thursdays, reviews 2020 financial statements
ERIN – Council here has approved its meeting schedule for 2022, the most notable change being council meetings will be held on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.
Elora’s St. Mary’s Catholic School hosted a Halloween Dance-A-Thon
Halloween dance – Students at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Elora participated in a Halloween…