FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is back and will be returning to a downtown route this year. Keeping in line with public health recommendations, officials are requesting people abide by health and safety protocols.
Former Guelph/Eramosa resident David Card wins Nobel Prize in economics
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Former Guelph/Eramosa resident David Card has been named the recipient of the 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
Erin council accepts bid of $162,872 for water distribution system
ERIN – Council here has accepted a bid of $162,872 to develop a water distribution system in Erin and Hillsburgh.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights returns to traditional format
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers' Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
Guelph/Eramosa staff fully vaccinated, looking to reopen township office Jan. 1
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – With 100 per cent of its staff fully vaccinated, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa is looking to reopen its municipal office to the public in the new year.
United Way new host of Task Force for Poverty Elimination
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has announced it will now act as the host agency…
Local vendors to be featured at SPOOKTACular Market
ELORA – Filled with local vendors, the SPOOKtacular market, will be held outside the Elora Centre…
Community involvement a top priority as Elora Rocks win home opener
ELORA – The Elora Rocks hockey team won its home opener last Friday, marking the third win in as…
Two members of Erin community added to Horse Heritage Hall of Fame
ERIN – Two more members of the Erin community have been inducted into the Horse Heritage Hall of…
Public access wi-fi to be installed throughout Rockmosa Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The township will see public access wi-fi installed and available throughout most of Rockmosa Park by the end of the year.
Local squash player to compete in first national tournament in nearly two years
FERGUS – Ranked 199th in the world, local squash player Cameron Seth is set to compete this week in one of the first major squash tournaments in Canada since the pandemic began.
Trick-or-treaters get the green light from province’s top doctor
TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor says Halloween is a go this year, but trick-or-treaters still need to take a few precautions.
‘Not enough capacity’ in west Guelph for French immersion program
GUELPH – After a report to the board concluded there’s no room for a consolidated French immersion (FI) program in West Guelph, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees are asking for further information to address gaps in the report.
Town of Erin plans to perform marriages for residents looking to tie the knot
ERIN – Residents looking to tie the knot can now do so in the Town of Erin’s council chamber – and there is also an option for those looking recite their vows elsewhere.
Firefighters rescue two kayakers from the Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a water rescue at the Elora Gorge on Thursday evening after two kayakers found themselves stranded along the riverbank, unable to get back up the river.