ELORA – Under bright skies and with little humidity, residents and visitors flocked to the July 1 celebrations in Elora.
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‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar
SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.
Lions Club pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is donating $250,000 over five years to the construction of a new outdoor pool in the community.
Officials cut ribbon at supportive housing facility at 10 Shelldale Crescent
GUELPH – Ribbons have been cut, a funding glitch resolved and now the doors are open on a new 32-unit permanent supportive housing building in Guelph that Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox is calling a “beacon of hope.”
Erin native aims to break stereotypes, take on new challenges on Amazing Race Canada
ERIN – Erin’s John Ferguson has no intention of watching The Amazing Race Canada when its milestone 10th season premieres on July 2. He doesn’t need to; he already knows how it turns out.
Town of Erin hires new senior planner
ERIN – Town officials announced on June 27 that Erin has hired a new senior planner. Jessica Peake will fill the position as of July 8.
Council awards consulting contract to explore options for Bissell Park project
ELORA – What’s clear is that the multi-use pad at Bissell Park is in dire need of repair and is close to being closed as it becomes increasingly unsafe.
Jolley’s Farm Toy Diorama competition
MAPLETON – Jolley’s Farm Toys of Alma is hosting a free toy display competition as part of…
Former Semex CEO Paul Larmer entering Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
TORONTO – Former Semex chief executive officer Paul Larmer will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
Wellington County looks to beef up roster of licensed home daycares
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Children’s Early Years Division is on the hunt for more people willing to provide child care out of their homes.
Community celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day at Guelph Riverside Park
GUELPH – On June 21, Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice, or first day of summer, people gathered at Riverside Park in Guelph to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis culture.
Estonian cultural centre Seedrioru hosting Estonian Song Festival June 28 to 30
ELORA – You might have driven past it dozens of times and not known it’s there. But off the 8th Line just outside Elora, around a bend and down a laneway, is a magical place. And it’s here, at 6338 8th Line, where the local Estonian community is preparing for its Song Festival – June 28 to 30.
Rogers proposes new network tower northwest of Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Rogers Communications Inc. plans to install a telecommunication tower near Hillsburgh to expand network coverage.
UCHS Open House Fundraiser was a hit
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) hosted an open house fundraiser, on June 22.
Edge Mutual Insurance pledges $250,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company pledged $250,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) MRI+ Campaign on June 17.