GUELPH – The provincial coroner has investigated and cleared itself of any wrongdoing in the seizure of a Guelph Today reporter’s personal property in December.
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Five days of wellness: UGDSB celebrates Mental Health and Education Week
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, from May 6 to 10.
Erin, Rockwood post offices among possible housing sites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Building Homes on Public Lands” is a section in the “More Affordable Homes” chapter of the 2024 federal budget, and two Wellington County post office properties might be among those that could be considered for housing in the future.
Cause of smelly water in Puslinch may have been chemical spill: report
PUSLINCH – The stench in the water may have dissipated, but something still smells rotten, says Puslinch resident Jason Ganning. He is among many homeowners in the township who began experiencing smelly water coming from their taps last summer.
Reflections: Learning from others
History is not everybody’s favourite subject, but it is an important one.
Arts council to hold seventh annual Minto Juried Art Show
MINTO – The Minto Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto that will be running this year for the seventh time from May 9 to 24.
Blessings to You Centre receives $10,000 grant
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston was recently presented with a grant of $10,000 from the Trillium Mutual Insurance Roots Community Fund.
Library branches have a lot going on this month
If there’s one thing we love at Wellington County Library, it’s bringing together Canadian books and young readers.
Palmerston Lions hosting Walk for Dog Guides fundraiser in June
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions Club is holding the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 8.
Water testing no place to seek savings
Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir often don’t, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Cyber security info night in Harriston
HARRISTON – As scams are on the rise, the Minto Safe Communities Committee is offering “We’ve Been Hacked,” a cyber security information night, on May 13 at 7pm at the Harriston Community Centre.
Mapleton boys help Woolwich team to victory
MAPLETON – Mapleton residents Emmett Colwill and Jaxon McGuire are celebrating an amazing season with their U15 ‘A’ Woolwich Wildcat team.
Lovers of the Birds: Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher has been a bird that I haven’t observed regularly. That all changed in the last couple of years. Finally the kingfishers in my area found their perfect site for a summer home.
Lacrosse memorabilia on display in Arthur
ARTHUR – A new exhibit has arrived at the Arthur and Area Community Centre showcasing the community’s past.
Local business makes donation to Blessings to You Centre
MOUNT FOREST – Dave Stroeder of The Mount Forest Truck Centre in Teviotdale shared his good fortune with The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston, a non-profit volunteer-run thrift centre.