PUSLINCH - Watson Road South will be closed between Arkell and Maltby roads from July 10 to mid August for repaving and replacement of culverts.
Food4Kids Guelph merging with Children’s Foundation to improve food programs
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two respected local charities that are helping kids get enough food to eat will merge their operations in an effort to better address the growing community food insecurity crisis.
Guelph Hospital and Rotary to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH – The 11th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. and Scotiabank welcomed a record-breaking 780 riders, according to officials.
Link Up with Duff’s event raises $13,000 for charities
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s Fun Day with A Purpose was held on May 25.
U of G researchers receive award for livestock research
GUELPH – Two University of Guelph researchers have been named winners of the 2024 Early Career Research Award.
County recognized for efforts to divert batteries from landfill
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county recycled tons of batteries last year, and it has been recognized for the effort.
Centre Wellington Rotary distributes final grants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Centre Wellington recently handed out its final grants as the club is closing down.
Sunrise fundraiser raises $120,000
PUSLINCH – Robert Milburn received the Paul Harris Fellow award at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual signature fundraiser Celebrate Sunrise on June 23.
Annual Lions Club Poker Run
BELWOOD – Every year area motorcyclists partake in a Lions Club Poker Run, with donated funds going to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Gordon Lightfoot’s band coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Experience the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot in the most authentic way – with his original touring band.
Pajama Parties at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – You don’t have to get dressed up to check out the exhibits at the Wellington County Museum and Archives; in fact, you can wear your pajamas.
Sensational Pub Night
FERGUS – Peter Humel leads a group over Milligan Bridge during Sensational Elora’s Pub Night in Fergus on June 19.
Township seeking community input on parks and recreation facilities, programs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is seeking community input as it begins several key strategic plans for the parks and recreation department.
New playground at Carberry Park
ERIN – Local children in the Town of Erin have a new playground to explore at Carberry Park.
