CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Cody Shepperd Project hosted 108 golfers at its 6th annual Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament on Sept. 9, with funds raised going to mental health supports and initiatives in Centre Wellington.
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Online hospital records available
ELORA – Anyone over the age of 16 with health records at hospitals in the west region of Ontario can now access their records online.
Celebrate Halloween at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE — The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several “spooktacular” events this month to celebrate Halloween.
150-year-old black walnut tree named Tree of the Year
CENTRE WELLINGTON - At 150 years old, a black walnut tree reaching 21 metres high and 30 metres across has been named Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year.
Blue-green algae found in Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Conestogo Lake. Officials added that previously confirmed blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake are still present.
Plump pumpkins win the day at Metz Pumpkinfest
METZ – The annual Metz Pumpkinfest took place at St. Paul’s United Church on Sept. 30.
Richard Pierpoint honoured at plaque unveiling ceremony
FERGUS – The natural area bordered by the Grand River and located at the end of Anderson Street in Fergus, sought out by local dog walkers and daytripping flyfishers alike, will soon have a new monument installed honouring the life of the area’s past owner.
Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital
TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.
Centre Wellington youth, 13, charged with sexual assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police have charged a 13-year-old from Centre Wellington with sexual assault. The "historical sexual assault" occurred at a home somewhere in Wellington County.