ABOYNE – Due to staff shortages, Groves Memorial Community Hospital is closing its obstetrics department over the long weekend. Obstetrics services will be redirected starting July 29 and will resume on Aug. 1 at 7am.
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Township to receive over $800,000 for hosting casino
ELORA – On July 29 the OLG announced the township’s first quarter (April 1 to June 30) payment of $805,770. That total is up significantly over previous payments, which were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Actor Adam Sandler films movie at Elora Quarry
ELORA – Actor Adam Sandler caused quite a stir on social media and drew crowds to Elora during a short-lived visit.
Area hospitals monitoring epidural catheter shortage
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A worldwide shortage of epidural catheters is not impacting patients in Wellington and Waterloo – at least not yet.
Campfires still allowed, but township bans larger fires
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is still allowing small backyard campfires but has instituted a ban on larger fires because of extremely dry conditions.
Junior ‘C’ hockey to return to Fergus under new name in 2023
FERGUS – Starting in the 2023-24 season, the Fergus Whalers will make their debut in the Pollock Division, of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL).
Fergus Horticultural Society chose six Grand Garden winners
Winner – The Fergus Horticultural Society chose the six Grand Garden winners recently. Here,…
Police beat: Business break-in, theft
Business break-in, theft ELORA – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after items were…
Fergus Legion holding dance and fundraiser for Ukraine
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion is hosting a fundraiser for Ukraine on Aug. 6 from 8pm to 1am.
Equine assisted learning brings horses and humans together to learn life skills out of the saddle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – You just never know when greener pastures will appear and alter your career trajectory.