CENTRE WELLINGTON – CW Neighbourhood Grants is a simple yet powerful idea: support resident-led community building, encourage neighbours to connect, and create a sense of belonging in our community.
Three charged with fraud after $100,000 lumber purchase
ERIN – Three GTA residents involved with a Thornhill business face several charges after a large amount of lumber was fraudulently purchased from an Erin business last summer.
Rural Ontario Institue unveils 2022 Dream Gala and Golf Tournament
GUELPH – Rural Ontario Institute’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) will be hosting A Whole New World: the 2022 Dream Gala and Golf Tournament on June 24.
Funding aims to help solve labour shortages for agri-food businesses with over 100 employees
TORONTO – Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership program, the Ontario and the federal governments are spending $4 million to support pilot projects helping the agri-food sector to “attract, support and retain” workers.
River Run Centre presents the Legendary Downchild Blues Band and ‘The Longest 50th Anniversary Tour Ever’
GUELPH – Two years ago, the Legendary Downchild Blues Band was ready to bring its 50th Anniversary Tour to River Run Centre. Like so much else, those plans were put on hold. Now, the tour continues, and the anticipation has grown.
Elora company Stirling Marathon gets $1.5 million from province
ELORA – Stirling Marathon Ltd. will receive $1.5 million from the province as the company plans a $10-million expansion of its facility outside Elora.
Police beat: Drug bust, charges
Drug bust, charges FERGUS – Two Centre Wellington residents have been charged following a drug…
Guelph man arrested after pellet gun shot at police
GUELPH – A Guelph male faces assault and weapons charges after a pellet gun was fired at officers…
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations decline in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There were 11 persons testing positive for COVID-19 while hospitalized as of March 13. As of March 15, there were 259 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Minto CAO moving on to post with Bruce County
MINTO – CAO Derrick Thomson is leaving the Town of Minto to accept a new post with the County of Bruce. On March 14 the town announced plans to begin recruitment for a new chief administrative officer as Thomson announced his departure. His appointment as CAO for Bruce County is effective April 18.
Wellington County OPP seeks clues to help solve 2019 murder
HARRISTON – Police continue to investigate the March 2019 murder of a Kitchener man reported missing from Harriston. Jason John Brown, 43, was last seen on Jessie Street in Harriston.
Movie filmed in Harriston set for digital/streaming release
HARRISTON – An independent movie filmed primarily in locations in and around this community is set for digital release later this month. Godforsaken was filmed at Harriston and area locations in 2019.
Mount Forest Foodland staff donate to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Foodbank donation – Mount Forest Foodland recently presented the Mount Forest Community Pantry…
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, hosted by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), takes place from March 13 to 19 this year under the banner: Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success.
Issue of food security at forefront of summit
TORONTO – The province’s agriculture minister, Lisa Thompson, met with leaders in the food…