CENTRE WELLINGTON – Obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) Dr. Rafik Daihoum has recently joined the Groves Memorial Community Hospital team and Riverside Medical Group.
Warden’s caucus advocates for priorities at 2023 AMO conference
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) continued to build on its meaningful and critical partnerships with representatives of the province during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2023 Conference from Aug. 20 to 23, WOWC officials state.
Donation for Countryside Midwifery Services
MINTO – In July, Countryside Midwifery Services moved its office from Palmerston to the Lions Medical Building in Harriston, where it was able to set up a private room with a birth suite.
Gemini Homes donates $100,000 to Groves Memorial
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Groves Memorial Community Hospital recently received a cheque for $100,000 from Gemini Homes.
Harriston and District Horticultural Society held summer flower show
MINTO — The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its summer flower show on Aug. 15 at the Harriston Community Centre with over 130 entries of flowers and vegetables.
Reflections: Impactful not enjoyable
Earlier this month I had a ministry conference in Minneapolis.
Hazardous household waste depot moved to Brucedale
BRUCEDALE – The County of Wellington’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be at the Brucedale Roads Garage for the month of September.
Local organizations receive $512,000 to modernize operations
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation recently announced $512,000 in funding to support 11 community service organizations in Guelph and Wellington County through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
Retired women teachers’ organization now accepting other kinds of educators
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario- Organisation des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO-OERO) has decided to extend membership to other retired women educational professionals.
Clifford and District Horticulture Flower and Edibles Show award winners
CLIFFORD – Gladiolus, sunflowers, roses, potted plants, as well as fruits and vegetables from local gardens were showed and judged at the Clifford and District Horticulture Flower and Edibles Show on Aug. 22.
Sunrise Capital building project seeks to build affordable housing suites
PUSLINCH - Logan Kanapathi, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, visited Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre in Puslinch on Aug. 23
19th annual Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament
PALMERSTON – On July 19, the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held its 19th annual golf event at the Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces high school musical production
WELLINGTON COUNTY — It’s time to cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes! Announcing Footloose the Musical, starring local high school students from Waterloo Region in the second annual Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production.
Countdown on for Elora Fergus Studio Art Tour
ELORA – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour is less than a month away running from 10am to 5pm over two weekends - Sept. 23 to 24 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.
Blue Suede Elvis Tribute Band performs at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The Blue Suede Elvis Tribute Band came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 2.