WELLINGTON COUNTY – On June 1, the first official day of Seniors month, the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy (WWOAS) partners launched a Stay Safe - Lead the Way campaign designed to keep older adults safe, healthy and connected throughout the phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palmerston Fair cancelled
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Agricultural Society has announced the postponement of the 2020 Palmerston Fair until August of 2021.
County hires new chief librarian
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Rebecca Hine has been hired as the county’s new chief librarian.
Public input sought on Harriston flood mitigation study
MINTO - The Town of Minto and Maitland Valley Conservation Authority are inviting local residents to participate in an online Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Harriston Flood Mitigation Study between June 1 and 15.
All municipal buildings in Minto will remain closed ‘indefinitely’
MINTO - Four days after reopening parks, sports fields and other amenities, the Town of Minto has announced all municipal buildings will remain closed "indefinitely."
Groves hospital will move in to new Aboyne facility on Aug. 9
ABOYNE - Groves Memorial Community Hospital will officially move from Fergus to the new facility here on Aug. 9.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair cancelled due to pandemic
HARRISTON - The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is the latest local event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police beat: Wellington North man arrested with stolen crossbow
Opioid overdoses LONDON – OPP officials wish to remind the public of the potentially-lethal…
Suspended driver charged
MAPLETON – On May 14 at about 8:45am, a Wellington County OPP officer investigated the driver…
Polycorp accelerates $50,000 donation to Groves Hospital Foundation
ELORA – Polycorp Ltd. has decided to complete its $50,000 pledge to the Groves Hospital Foundation now rather than stretch the donations over time as originally planned.
Melville United Church congregation celebrates 175 years
FERGUS - Banners have been placed outside Melville United Church in downtown Fergus to announce the 175th anniversary of the congregation
Veterinary services opened for regular services on May 19
Vets and pets – The Elora Gorge Animal Hospital opened its doors for regular veterinary…
Local eateries share their recipes in cookbook
WELLINGTON COUNTY– A virtual cookbook launched this month is serving up a way for food lovers to make some of their favourite dishes from restaurants, food businesses and farmers in Wellington County while staying home safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Downtown Fergus connected by rainbows
Rainbows in Fergus – Shops in downtown Fergus have been decorated with rainbows and colourful…
GRCA opens conservation areas, boat launches; prepares for camping
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) opened boat launches at some conservation areas on May 23.