ELORA – People struggling with sleep issues, anxiety or stress might want to check out this year’s Here4Hope event at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 7.
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Trail ride raises funds for Hospice Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Lynn Smillie, on the light grey horse, led a group of participants through fields and trails during the Hooves for Hospice fundraiser on her property on the 4th Line in Centre Wellington on Oct. 26.
Woman tried to poke couple with needle at transit terminal
GUELPH – Police are investigating after a man reported that a stranger attempted to poke him and his girlfriend with a needle.
Flag raised for World Polio Day
ERIN – Members of the Erin Rotary Club and town officials raised a flag at the town of Erin municipal office on Oct. 24, in recognition of World Polio Day.
Hear Valdy on Saturday in Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Juno Award-winning folk singer Valdy will perform in Eden Mills this weekend.
Parvovirus: what is it and how is it treated?
FERGUS – Welcoming a new puppy into your home can be an exciting experience filled with joy and companionship.
Fergus twins win MROO scholarships
FERGUS – Two students from Fergus are recipients of the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO) scholarships.
Belwood Lions Craft Sale
BELWOOD – Belwood Lions Club members Terry Vines, left, and Julian Vines attended the Belwood Lions Craft Sale for local artisans and vendors on Oct. 19.
Erin’s ‘Monopoly Night’ results available
ERIN – The town of Erin has announced that the executive summary of its recent interactive Monopoly Night strategic planning engagement open house is now complete and available to the public.
Museum Gallery Concert Series resumes Nov. 10
ABOYNE – The first Gallery Concert of the season will take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 10.
University prof, fire chief recognized for impact on firefighting community
GUELPH – Not only is Jim Petrik fire chief with the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department, he is also a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, where his research has focused on a disease that affects firefighters at higher rates: cancer.
Storybrook subdivision residents concerned about speeding drivers
FERGUS – Residents of the expanding Storybrook neighbourhood on Beatty Line North have raised concerns with the township over speeding drivers in the subdivision.
‘School of Fish’ art installation will recognize ECFTA supporters
ELORA – A project is underway to adorn the MacDonald Pavilion at the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) with a school of 75 aluminum fish.
Centre Wellington council upholds decision on Bissell Park pad
ELORA – The technical became dramatic at the Oct. 28 meeting of Centre Wellington council, when discussion of councillor Bronwynne Wilton’s notice of motion came up on the agenda.
U of G Tractor Tug supports student nutrition in Guelph, Wellington County
GUELPH – More than 200 University of Guelph students, staff and members of the broader community put their backs into supporting a worthy cause during the annual Tractor Tug for Tots on Oct. 24.