PUSLINCH – Officials say Canada Day will be a blast this year in Puslinch.
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Erin Rotary supports youth mental health
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin partnered with Erin District High School on May 14 to deliver the first Minds Matter mental health and well-being event.
Arthur student wins $5,000 OMHA bursary
ARTHUR – Wellington Heights Secondary School graduate Conner Schmidt has been rewarded for his excellence in academics, athletics and community service.
Orton hosts Canada Day BBQ and firework display
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is inviting residents to their annual Canada Day Chicken Dinner and Fireworks Display, on July 1.
Fergus man faces break-in, mischief, threat charges
LISTOWEL – A Fergus man faces several charges in connection with two break-ins and a damaged sign, all within three days.
Garden tour allows peek into stunning backyards
FERGUS – Lots of people came out for the Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour, on June 23.
Berry, beary good time had by all at annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teddy bears of all colours and sizes, and numerous other stuffed animal friends, accompanied youngsters to the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 22.
It’s been a while
In the throes of a company reorganization, all managers and staff were tasked with asking the question “is there a better way?”.
Drayton’s Canada Day event expands
DRAYTON – With live music, a bouncy castle, food trucks, face painting and fire trucks, Mapleton’s Canada Day celebration is set to have something for the whole family.
The night garden – where fireflies flicker and white flowers glow in the dark
GUELPH - When my son was still in diapers, every night before bed we watched a quirky British television series by the co-creator of the Teletubbies called In the Night Garden.
Highland Rugby hosts Club Day on June 22
FERGUS – Fergus’ Victoria Park was filled with activity throughout the day on June 22, as the Highland Rugby Club hosted its annual Club Day, which featured multiple matches for both junior and senior teams.
Sky-high entertainment at York Soaring open house
BELWOOD – First World War planes and glider rides were the focus as the York Soaring Association hosted an open house and fly-in on June 22.
At The Library: Summer reading has officially begun at the library
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Our Summer Reading Club has officially begun!
Beef farmers worry about impact of ongoing Cargill strike
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The longer workers at a Guelph meat processing plant stay on strike, the more worrisome the situation becomes for local cattle farmers.
New policy supports Pride, rejects group’s ‘neutrality’ idea
MINTO – Town council has unanimously approved a new commemoration policy that effectively allows Pride banners to be displayed – but for one month only – and rejects a so-called “neutrality” bylaw proposed by a group of residents.