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ELORA – It took two rounds of recorded votes, but council passed a motion at its May 27 meeting to maintain the status quo when it comes to allowing cannabis retail stores in the township. Which is to say the township will not be opting in to the program.

GUELPH – Hundreds of workers at Cargill’s beef processing facility in Guelph started their day on the picket lines on May 27 as the union representing front-line workers at the plant took strike action.

BELWOOD LAKE - OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources officers teamed up to hit the water over a busy weekend at the Belwood Lions Pike and Walley derby from May 25-26. Wellington OPP's marine unit patrols Conestogo, Guelph, Puslinch and Belwood lakes checking for compliance with boating safety laws.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Waterloo Rural Women Planning Committee toured Riverline Dairy Farm near Baden in preparation for the 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day at the farm on June 1.

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council is recommending a smaller lot severance than requested in response to a severance application that would see boundaries changed on two adjacent agricultural properties.

FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus hosts a Heart and Stroke Fundraiser every year.

FERGUS – On the morning of May 25, the Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale.

HILLSBURGH – The official reveal of Hillsburgh woodworker and artist Jennifer McKinnon’s sculpture took place on the property of Wellington County’s Hillsburgh library branch on May 25.

FERGUS  – The first ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show put on by Shane Cloutier and Rob Dasilva was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 26.

FERGUS – Those who braved the damp weather last Saturday were treated to displays of colourful yarns, wool and even a few animals, at the third annual Fergus Fibre Festival. 

FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club was the scene of a bike rodeo sponsored by Optimists International on May 25.