News

ELORA – While a generous donation on the surface, some councillors were concerned accepting a donation of Christmas lights in the Elora Green Space sends the wrong message about energy conservation and sets a precedent about how much donors can dictate who should provide a service.

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is back for its 22nd anniversary from July 18 to 21. 

PUSLINCH – The Puslinch Fire Department is getting a new pumper. Council approved the purchase at its July 10 meeting.

ELORA – On July 30, Elora’s Longest BBQ will launch Food Day Canada, which falls on Aug. 3 this year. “It’s about fostering community, supporting local businesses and celebrating our vibrant food culture,” said Food Day Canada board director Jeff Stewart.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – As early as this summer, speed humps will be installed to slow traffic on two Guelph/Eramosa roads. 

FERGUS – Fun and games, music, a basketball tournament and more were part of the Team Addy Family Fun Day at Centre Wellington District High School on July 13.

ONTARIO – The Senate of Canada has made a series of recommendations around the future of Canada’s soils and their strategic importance to our country. 

PALMERSTON – Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops celebrated its opening on July 12 in Palmerston.

FERGUS – All students in Grades 4 through 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Fergus worked diligently this spring, right to the last day of school, on a variety of cross-curricular projects in French and fine arts that focused on helping the planet.

MINTO – Matthew Payne is the recipient of the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s Donna Charters Memorial Bursary.

PALMERSTON – Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care in Palmerston celebrated 35 years on June 26.

PALMERSTON – Tito’s Pizza celebrated its opening in Arthur on July 12.

PUSLINCH – Two nondenominational services and a September concert are scheduled this summer at historic Ellis Chapel.