SALEM – A hairpin turn at Geddes Street and James Street in Salem, combined with an increase in truck traffic is causing concern for Salem residents. About a dozen people gathered at the intersection on July 19 to air their grievances. “It’s never been like this before,” said Paul Whitaker.
Centre Wellington
County museum to reopen July 23; library capacity expanding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Museum and Archives will reopen on July 23 and county libraries are expanding capacity limits. The moves, announced in a July 19 press release, were made in response to the province entering step three of its reopening plan on July 16.
Fergus resident to canoe Ontario waterways for cardiac care fundraiser
FERGUS – On the weekend of Aug. 21, Fergus resident Pete Viol will begin his 750km canoeing trip through Ontario’s waterways to raise money for the cardiac centre at St. Mary’s General Hospital.
Family Health Team wrapping up drive-through vaccination clinics
ELORA – The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) completed its final COVID-19 drive-through vaccination clinic on July 16. "We can do more at a drive through. And our patients can stay in their cars," said Dr. Julie Ray.
Slot machines singing once again over thunder of hooves at Elora casino, raceway
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Slots and horses are warming up at Elements Casino and Grand River Raceway after Wellington County entered into step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16.
Committee terminates agreement with township on MacDonald sculpture
ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project (ESP) committee has decided to withdraw from an agreement with Centre Wellington Township to select a site, select an artist and commission a sculpture in Elora to honour the legacy of Jack R. MacDonald.
Boy with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome to get wish from Guelph Wish Fund for Children
FERGUS – He’s tiny. He’s frail. He’s non-verbal and has a host of medical issues. But when Colton Timbers takes the hand of a visitor and invites her to dance with him on the front step of his Fergus home, there’s no resisting his charms.
Autism Behavioural Services reopens after being vandalized twice this spring
FERGUS – Freya Hunter is pleased to be able to open the doors to her facility again and is warmed by the outpouring of community support. But she could have done without the vandalism.
Elora church launches community knitting project for Remembrance Day
A knitting group in Elora is planning an art installation for Remembrance Day and they are looking for others who knit or crochet to join the project.
Groves staff receive foundation bursaries
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Groves Hospital Foundation has announced the 10 staff recipients of their…