HARRISTON – A local community hub that has been connecting entrepreneurs for a decade is now relocating.
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Donation to Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion officials say Branch 134 is a proud sponsor of the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team.
Governments funding in food safety and industry growth
CAMBRIDGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are funding up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth.
Celebrate arts, culture with free activities in Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto joins this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a large variety of free events and activities for Culture Days in Minto.
Centre Wellington to host New Resident Reception, Volunteer Fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township’s Community Connect program will host a New Resident Reception for the area’s growing population later this month.
Fergus Curling Club ready for 2024/25 season – and 190th anniversary
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, and welcoming new members.
Back to school!
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At all Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district schools, it was back to school on Sept. 4.
Busy day for firefighters included calls for house fire, fall into gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a house fire and to a fall into the Elora Gorge on Tuesday.
New school year may trigger stress and anxiety in students, experts warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”
Mpox strain spreading in central Africa not seen in Canada
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum advises everyone eligible get vaccinated against mpox, but said “we are not in a place where people need to be worried.”
Time to ‘raise the roof’ at historic Lynes Blacksmith Shop
KENILWORTH – It’s time to raise the roof at the Lynes Blacksmith Shop – literally. The historic building has been undergoing a restoration project, but one of the most significant parts of the restoration has yet to be undertaken: the roof.
Guelph man succumbs to injuries from Aug. 20 crash
PUSLINCH – A Guelph man has died from injuries sustained in a serious two-vehicle crash here last week.
Belwood Lodge appeals to community for donations
BELWOOD – Some of the lodgers at Belwood Lodge and Camp have been coming to the camp for decades, but their summers there may soon be numbered, as the not-for-profit works to find the funding needed to stay afloat.
Fergus’ Patrick Anderson to carry flag for Team Canada
PARIS – Fergus wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson was one of two Paralympic champions named to lead the Canadian Paralympic team in the opening ceremony for the games.
First day of school a PD day in Wellington County
GUELPH – Most students in Wellington County will be going back to school a day late this September. Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board have chosen to make Wednesday, Sept. 4 the first day of school for elementary and secondary students.