ERIN – A new senior team is coming to Erin this hockey season.
Donkey Sanctuary expands facilities with $2.5 million project
PUSLINCH – To secure the longevity of its operations, the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) is expanding its facilities on the farm.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival announces festival Sunday schedule
EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) has announced its festival Sunday schedule.
United Way announces funding to support marginalized communities
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has invested $275,000 to support marginalized communities through the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) funding stream.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
TORONTO – In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released the next phase of its "Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Fergus native to perform at Riverfest with band I, the Mountain this weekend
ELORA – Fergus native Matt Rappolt will be making his Riverfest Elora debut this weekend alongside his band I, the Mountain.
Hillsburgh feed mill closing after nearly 60 years
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh feed mill is closing after nearly 60 years of servicing the Erin-Hillsburgh community.
Council approves application for four-unit apartment
ROCKWOOD – Council here has approved an application for a four-unit apartment building on Alma Street in Rockwood.
Guelph/Eramosa fire department responds to trauma call at Angelstone
ERIN – A woman was taken to hospital after falling off a horse here on Sunday afternoon.
Hillsburgh resident Michael Dehn announces he’s running for mayor
ERIN – A second race for mayor has popped up in Wellington County. Michael Dehn filed his nomination papers on Aug. 12 and will run against current councillor Rob Smith.
Townhouse development in Rockwood still awaiting final approval
ROCKWOOD – A townhouse development set for Rockwood is awaiting final approval. The plan was set to be approved at an Aug. 8 council meeting, but a few housekeeping revisions has delayed the process.
Council approves revised ‘pivot’ project for Rockmosa Park upgrades
ROCKWOOD – After a previous plan to upgrade the pavilion at Rockmosa Park came in well over budget, council is moving forward with a new way to redirect the funds.
Some EWFHT patients to be without physician this month
ERIN – A staffing shortage at East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) has left several patients without a physician.
Local organizations to host youth mental health forum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help.
Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature
TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.