FERGUS – Catherine Sweeney of Fergus won $100,000 in the April 7 Lotto Max draw. Now retired from the health care industry, she says she is planning a family trip.
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Is there a doctor in the house? It won’t be long now
FERGUS - It’s been cleaned, furnished, and hooked up to the internet and now Gartshore House is ready to host locum doctors, interns and residents testing the waters at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Jesse Duhacek named Youth Citizen of the Year
ELORA – Jesse Duhacek thought he hit pay dirt when he received some funding from a student entrepreneurship program three years ago. So winning the Youth Citizen of the Year award this year was icing on the cake.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.
Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Pride banners vandalized in Fergus
FERGUS – Two of four Pride banners hung in downtown Fergus for Pride month have been vandalized. Mayor Shawn Watters says the vandalism “will not stop our unwavering support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community."
Ontario’s first Craft Gin Festival set for this weekend in Elora
ELORA – Gin lovers have a chance to taste more than 30 unique hand-crafted small-batch gins outside the Elora Centre for the Arts this weekend.
Grateful for his grandfather’s recovery, 16-year-old is walking for hospitals
ABOYNE – When Rajvir Khanuja’s grandfather was taken to hospital by ambulance in the middle of the night with COVID-19, fear rippled through his family.
Glass Tiger to headline Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
FERGUS – Glass Tiger will headline the musical lineup for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games this summer. The Grammy-nominated band from Newmarket rose to international fame after the 1986 release of its debut album 'The Thin Red Line.'
Apartment building removed from plan for Wellington Road 7 development
ELORA – The developer is walking back its original proposal for 350 Wellington Road 7 between Salem and Elora, removing the plan for an eight-storey apartment building in favour of adding more townhomes.