CENTRE WELLINGTON - Local restaurant owner-operators who opened their doors between 2019 and 2020 are struggling with the effects of pandemic restrictions and are trying to hold on for better days.
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Fergus Agricultural Society issues fall fair survey as it prepares strategic plan
FERGUS – After two years of hosting virtual fairs, organizers of the Fergus Fall Fair figure this is a good time to regroup and are asking the community to help them set a new path going forward.
Giant Tiger Fergus fundraiser supports two local youth organizations
Giant Tiger fundraiser – Staff at Giant Tiger in Fergus participated in a recent fundraiser. The…
Coldest Night of the Year charity walk to benefit Elora House this year
ELORA – They can’t predict what the weather will be on Feb. 26 but for those who participate, it will be the Coldest Night of the Year.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse unveils new team name, logo
FERGUS – Starting this season, Centre Wellington minor lacrosse teams will use a new logo and will be known as the Riverhawks. "Changing our name was simply the right thing to do," states a Jan. 19 press release from the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association.
Canine companions help alleviate vaccination fears
FERGUS - Kris Lewis' therapy dogs are trained through The Lifeline Canada’s Companion Paws program and are available to accompany needle-averse people to provide comfort and a distraction to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of getting an injection.
Winter storm brings weather warnings and delayed return to classrooms
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A winter storm warning, issued by Environment Canada at 11:35am on Monday and affecting Wellington County and Guelph, ended at 4:11pm on Jan. 17.
Anti-lockdown group makes noise in Fergus
FERGUS — A small group of citizens gathered in a parking lot on St. Andrew Street in downtown Fergus on Jan. 14, for what was advertised on social media as a protest against government lockdown measures aimed at thwarting the spread of COVID-19.
Diane Ballantyne chosen as NDP candidate in Wellington-Halton Hills
FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.
Five injured, one sent to trauma centre following crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Five people were injured, at least one seriously, in a two-vehicle crash here on Wednesday.