PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario provincial election is coming fast, with only two weeks left for candidates to persuade voters before the election on Feb. 27.
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No-show Joe
“I can’t vote Conservative this time” is a sentiment that is catching on – and for good reason.
Community FEWD program faces $60,000 budget shortfall
GUELPH – Local food security program Community FEWD (Food Equity With Dignity) is facing a $60,000 budget shortfall for 2025.
Erin hires facilities, parks operations supervisor
ERIN – The Town of Erin has hired Jason Falk as its operations supervisor, facilities and parks, effective March 10.
Royal City Musical Productions present Flat Stanley
GUELPH – Flat Stanley is coming to the Guelph Little Theatre from Feb. 20 to 23.
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery winner takes $8,241 jackpot
WELLINGTON NORTH – Tom Tangney of Mount Forest is $8,716 richer after winning the progressive jackpot in the Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery.
Belwood and District Lions Club donate to Arthur Animal Rescue
ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue service received $1,000 from the Belwood and District Lions Club on Feb. 4.
Council approves $5,000 Community Improvement Grant for Ramoth centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a grant of $5,000 to help the Ramoth Life Centre pave its driveway and parking lot.
Experimental Acres program wins economic development award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Experimental Acres program has won an Award of Excellence in Rural Economic Development from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
Sharon Grose receives two photography awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County Photographer Sharon Grose, whose photographs capture moments in farm and rural life, was awarded Silver and Bronze at The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) awards banquet in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Michael Palleschi re-appointed chair of CVC board of directors
ERIN – Brampton and Peel regional councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2025 board meeting held Jan. 17.
Family Day fun in Puslinch Feb. 15 to 17
ABERFOYLE – The Optimist Club of Puslinch is once again planning events for Family Day weekend.
Centre Wellington Men Who Care returns with fresh approach to community giving
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After raising over $20,000 for local charities since its pandemic launch in 2020, CW Men Who Care is back with a fresh approach to community giving.
Fergus Curling Club hosts annual Groundhog Bonspiel
FERGUS –The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual Groundhog Bonspiel on Feb. 1, drawing teams from as far away as King Township and Kitchener/Waterloo.