HARRISTON – The grand opening of the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team clinic here was a hit with members of the Harriston community.
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CW Food Bank chair Jackie Andrews: ‘kindness is free’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Growing up in the beaches area of Toronto in the 1950s and ’60s, Jackie Andrews (née Hill) said she had a happy childhood. But it was not without hardships.
Ellis: Trees should be the first things planted in a brand-new yard
CENTRE WELLINGTON – New to home ownership? Want to make that brand new house look like a home?
Kitten adoption event this week at Guelph PetSmart
GUELPH – It’s kitten season, and this week the Guelph Humane Society is partnering with PetSmart Charities of Canada to offer same-day adoptions in honour of the 25th anniversary of National Adoption Week, from July 15 to 21.
Nathaniel Schofield dead after spending night in Rockwood OPP cell
ARTHUR – He was a hard working and loving father with a big laugh and zest for life, his mother says.
Residents of Pine Meadows reach milestone: $500,000 gift to Groves Hospital Foundation
BELWOOD – In 2002, the small community of Pine Meadows just outside of Belwood made a pledge of $250,000 to support the former Groves Hospital.
Fergus barber places third in Canadian National Barber Expo
FERGUS – It was a close shave for Mahfoz Adeeb, who placed third in the Canadian National Barber Expo held in Toronto on June 23. He lost second place standing by a hair – four hairs to be exact.
Arthur Public School primary playground opens with ribbon cutting
ARTHUR – The grand opening of the Arthur Public School (APS) primary playground was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18.
SIU investigating after death of man held in custody in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Special Investigations Unit has been called to investigate the death of a man who was held in custody at the Rockwood OPP station.
Natural gas recycling truck destroyed by fire
MOUNT FOREST – A natural gas recycling truck went up in flames in front of a home on Mount Forest's Main Street North on July 10.
Unpaid taxes on the rise as Guelph/Eramosa reviews audited financial statements
BRUCEDALE – Unpaid property taxes are on the rise in Guelph/Eramosa, but it was not flagged as concerning by accountants who presented the township’s 2023 audited financial statement to council on May 21.
Kat Florence offering beautification grants to downtown Elora businesses for Christmas lights
ELORA – Christmas could be brilliant in Elora this year if downtown businesses decide to take advantage of a beatification grant offered by Kat Florence.
GROW Community Garden: a community effort at its heart
MARDEN – There is an unusual community garden located on the grounds of Grace Community Church in Marden.
Strike over, Cargill workers back at work
GUELPH – After 41 days on the picket line, strikers at Cargill’s Dunlop Drive meat processing facility in Guelph ratified a new collective agreement on July 6.
Award emphasizes ‘Power of One’ to prevent suicide
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If there are people in the county making extraordinary efforts to promote mental health and prevent suicide, Cecilia Marie Roberts wants to hear about them.