ROCKWOOD – Remembrance Day will be different this year, with many here feeling the absence of a veteran who was central to the day and local ceremony for many years.
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Pharmacists can now prescribe for six more minor conditions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Like a New Year’s resolution, expanded prescribing power for pharmacists was ushered in on Jan. 1 with early excitement and optimism.
Wellington County Veterans honoured with Plaque
GUELPH - A plaque bearing the names of county residents who paid the ultimate price during wartime was unveiled at the County of Wellington administration centre on Oct. 26.
Fergus victory homes tell story of post-war Canada, return to regular life for veterans
FERGUS – Tucked away in the north end of Fergus, now surrounded by big box stores and fast food restaurants, is a neighbourhood that’s unique to Centre Wellington but common across the country.
How students will commemorate Remembrance Day this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every year on Nov. 11, people across the British Commonwealth take time to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought in the armed forces.
Town of Minto seeks Connecting Link funds
MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to proceed with an application for provincial Connecting Link funding for reconstruction work on Arthur Street West in Harriston.
Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament
FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.
Police beat: Man dies after being hit by truck
GUELPH – A Guelph man is dead after being hit by a vehicle here last week.
Road rage incident in Guelph leads to assault charge
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces an assault charge after a motorist was assaulted during a road rage incident here on Nov. 4.
Four charged in connection with death of Guelph man
GUELPH – Four people have now been charged in connection with the death of a Guelph man.
Scott Woods makes a return to Fergus for Old Time Country Christmas tour
FERGUS – Scott Woods is back again with his Old Time Country Christmas tour.
Barry McCarthy’s new work on display at Loch Gallery
ELORA - Loch Gallery in Toronto invites the public to meet Elora artist Barry McCarthy and see his newest collection of paintings.
Drag artist Pearle Harbour’s ‘Agit-Pop!’ coming to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON –The Fergus Grand Theatre is set to present award-winning drag comedienne Pearle Harbour in Agit-Pop!, a “hilarious and heartbreaking cabaret for the end times.”
Ed’s Garage comes to Elmira Theatre
ELMIRA – Elmira Theatre Company presents a warm comedy this November directed by Brian Otto and Produced by Joe Brenner.
Full House Brass coming to county museum
GUELPH – The next Gallery Concert on Nov. 19 will present the Full House Brass, a quintet showcasing three treble and two bass instruments.