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FERGUS – The Township of Centre Wellington opened the first disc golf course in the municipality on July 4 on the grounds behind the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Bikers cycled through Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, and Puslinch on June 30 to raise money for families in Gaza. 

ONTARIO – Invasive plants are non-native species that cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health. 

GUELPH – People experiencing homelessness who have been living in a hotel in the north end of Guelph will be moving to a former retirement home closer to downtown, following a decision by county council.

SALEM – The kettlebell doesn’t fall far from the bench press in the Cox household.

Wellington County – A government initiative aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing may not be enough incentive for developers, with the local home builders’ association saying costs to build the homes exceeds the affordable prices set by the province.

GUELPH – The County of Wellington’s very first chief administrative officer, the late James (Jim) C. Andrews, was honoured for his years of service with a portrait unveiled during the June 27 county council meeting.

MOUNT FOREST – On July 3, hospital officials announced the completion of the project, which was started in 2019 but was delayed due to the redevelopment and expansion of the hospital and to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FERGUS – Wellington County OPP officials initially announced on May 7 that they were investigating an incident “at a retailer on St. David Street” on April 30 at about 5:45pm. “A woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown male,” police stated at the time.

KENILWORTH – On June 24, Wellington North councillors unanimously voted to defeat a motion that would have had the township sign its trademark of the Butter Tart Trail brand over to Wellington County.

GUELPH – Two University of Guelph researchers have been named winners of the 2024 Early Career Research Award.

FERGUS – Madison Galloway, a blues-rock artist from Fergus, released a self-titled album on June 28. 

MAPLETON – Drayton fairgrounds were filled with vendors, bouncy castles, food trucks, live music, vintage cars and more in honour of Canada’s birthday, July 1.