BRUCEDALE – Though the development has been on hold for several years, plans for a new grocery store in Rockwood may still be in the works.
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Family corn maze honours community of Ariss
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – What started as a “hobby farm” could possibly put the Ariss community on the map – literally.
Expanded CW Family Fun Day set for Sept. 1
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is holding its third annual CW Family Fun Day on Sept. 1 in Bissell Park – a milestone organizers can’t quite believe is happening.
Worker retention an ongoing issue for local employers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local employers are facing challenges retaining workers in the face of increased cost of living and lack of opportunity for professional growth. These are some of the findings from a survey released by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin earlier this year
Speed humps coming to Conservation Road, Rockwood’s MacLennan Street in September
BRUCEDALE – By the end of September, drivers on two Guelph/Eramosa roads can expect to encounter speed humps.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the phenomenal support for its latest lottery program, achieving exceptional results in just eight days after launching on Aug. 7.
Town releases statement regarding a malfunctioning sediment bag, ‘poses no threat;’ officials state
ERIN – Town officials stated a “malfunctioning” sediment control dewatering bag poses “no risk” to the environment.
Police beat: Four-hundred feet of wiring stolen from Erin barns
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify person(s) who stole electrical wiring from barns.
Girls U15 Centre Wellington Riverhawks bring home the gold
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Girls U15 Centre Wellington Riverhawks team went undefeated at the OLA Lacrosse Festival Aug. 2 to 4, bringing home gold in the U15 ‘B’ Division.
Elementary registration day is Aug. 27
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) elementary registration day is Aug. 27 from 1 to 4pm at all UGDSB elementary schools.
OPP no longer issuing ‘Wellington Weekly’ summaries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police have informed the media they will no longer be issuing weekly reports summarizing traffic-related occurrences across the county.
Elmira Theatre Company looking to cast adults
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company released upcoming audition dates for the production of Forever Love by Michael Grant.
Celebrating local Palestinian arts, culture and community
GUELPH – ‘Palestine in the Park’ was a festival celebrating local Palestinian arts, culture and community in Guelph on Aug. 10.
OFA statement on capital gains and the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive
ONTARIO – Over the last three months, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive that reflect the unique realities of Ontario farmers and their families.
ECFTA and Riverfest announce Creative Roots Artist: OMBIIGIZI
ELORA — OMBIIGIZI is Riverfest Elora and the Elora Centre for the Arts’ (ECFTA) 2024 Creative Roots Artist of the Year.