BRESLAU – Sap began running quickly at Snyder Farms on Feb. 23 for the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers and Elmira Maple Syrup Festival’s annual ceremonial tree tapping.
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Fergus man pleads guilty to child luring, breaking bail condition to stay off internet
TORONTO – A 67-year-old Fergus man charged with sexual offences last year has pleaded guilty in Toronto court to some of the charges against him.
Elora arts centre receives $1.2-million federal grant
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts has a big dream, and a $1.2-million grant from the federal government has moved it closer to reality.
Rockwood woman charged with sexual exploitation
ROCKWOOD - Wellington OPP say a charge has been laid following an investigation into a reported sexual offence in Centre Wellington.
Art exhibit at Sportsplex features Fergus high school students’ work
FERGUS – When Centre Wellington District High School art students created their cumulative art projects last semester, they weren’t expecting to be offered the opportunity to share their work in the community.
Minto council adopts strategic plan for municipality
MINTO – Town council has adopted a strategic plan to guide the municipality through to 2028. Goals laid out in the plan focus on infrastructure maintenance, enhancing local quality of life, fostering an inclusive community and providing responsible government.
Minto council considers request to allow Sunday gun hunting
MINTO – Council here is considering a request to allow gun hunting on Sundays within the municipality. A delegation of area residents appeared at the Feb. 20 meeting to request council pass a resolution to implement the change.
Council asked to consider equity for girls hockey in ice-time policy
MAPLETON – A local resident says Mapleton Township has a chance to be a leader in providing opportunity and equity to young female hockey players through an ice-time allocation policy the municipality is developing.
Stray dog ‘Spudley’ rescued with community support
CLIFFORD – On Feb. 7, Sean LeMay, owner of Clifford Takeout, went to his backyard to let his two golden retrievers out of their kennel for the day, only to realize a third furry friend was with them.
Local author’s approachable retelling of Haiti abduction story a first-time success
CENTRE WELLINGTON - When Louise Brubacher sat at a desk in the kitchen of her Moorefield home and began writing her first published book, Captured by Gangsters, she had no idea it would be such a success.
WCDSB director of education shares annual report
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) director of education Michael Glazier said his annual director’s report “highlights the many ... successes of our schools.”
Cyber security breach impacts UGDSB students
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is reporting a cyber security breach that affects students at six of its schools.
Reducing emissions takes priority in plans for two new UGDSB schools
GUELPH – Construction for new Centre Wellington elementary and South Guelph secondary schools could begin as soon as spring.
Four Corners Quilters Guild holds second raffle in Harriston
HARRISTON – The draw for raffle quilts made by the Four Corners Quilters’ Guild of Mount Forest was held at the Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston on Feb. 12.
OFA Viewpoint: Federation supports planning for next generation of farmers
For any business owner, planning for the future involves serious decision-making about what will happen to the business.