ONTARIO – As Canadians recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Government of Canada officials say they are looking to address the existing challenges that were made worse for many Canadians, including those living in long-term care (LTC) homes.
Countdown is on for Girls Can Fly event at local flight centre
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is pleased to announce it will be holding its annual Girls Can Fly event on May 14 from 10am to 4pm.
Imagine Studio presents ‘Eye on Eye’ by Peter Skoggard
ELORA – Imagine Studio Gallery presents Eye on Eye: Self Portraits in a time of Isolation by Peter Skoggard.
CVC named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
MISSISSAUGA – For the third year in a row, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2022).
Dan Yake announces he is running for mayor of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A councillor for 28 years, Dan Yake has announced he's entering the race for mayor of Wellington North in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 24.
Are you ready to vote in the upcoming municipal election?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Have you moved or changed your name since the 2018 municipal election? Are you a new voter? Check to ensure your personal information is accurate before voting day on Oct. 24.
GWTG set to stage Norm Foster comedy ‘Halfway There’
HARRISTON – A feel-good comedy with a familiar small-town setting is the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) stage offering this spring.
Centre Wellington receives $450,000 in latest OLG payment for hosting casino
ELORA – Centre Wellington is receiving over $450,000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora. The township has received $1,622,262 in total for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Local resident bilked out of $50,000 with Bitcoin, gift card scam
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are again warning local residents to be wary of fraudsters after a resident here was scammed out of $50,000. Police say someone "provoked the victim" to purchase and transfer over $50,000 in Bitcoin and gift cards.
Drayton resident charged with sexual assault of minors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Drayton resident faces four counts of sexual assault involving multiple victims under the age of 16.
Trillium grant helped Fergus Agricultural Society prepare for upcoming fall fair
FERGUS – In 2021, the Fergus Agricultural Society received a $28,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund.
PIN highlights the value of volunteerism and building forward together during National Volunteer Week
GUELPH - As National Volunteer Week approaches, PIN – The People and Information Network – is highlighting the value of volunteerism and the benefits it can have not only for the community, but for the individual.
Elora and Fergus tourism ready to receive grant applications
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Based on success to date and enthusiasm from the community to continue the…
Police beat: Palmerston resident charged twice in two days
Palmerston resident charged twice in two days NORTH PERTH – A Palmerston resident was charged…
It’s seeding time for Metz Giant Pumpkin Challenge
METZ - The 2022 Giant Pumpkin Challenge, hosted by the Metz and area community will be the 17th annual event.