MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed a set of action plan initiatives designed to facilitate an application for federal housing funding.
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Palmerston ball players return home from nationals with gold
PALMERSTON – Local softball players Josh Metzger, an outfielder, and Zach Dobson, third baseman, are national champions, playing big roles in leading the Tara Longhorns to gold in the U15 Boys’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship.
Statistics Canada launches tool to compare quality of life in Canadian municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Compared to Guelph and Toronto, Wellington County has a high quality of life in terms of housing and poverty, but less people here have post-secondary education, according to data from Statistics Canada.
Charity zipline event a fundraiser for youth group’s Panama trip
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 18, One Axe Pursuits in Elora will host a charity zipline event benefitting the Grace Christian Fellowship Youth Group’s Panama leadership development trip next March.
All-Ontario softball champs reunite for 60th anniversary celebration
HARRISTON – Members of a Midget softball team that captured an All-Ontario championship in 1963 gathered here on Aug. 12 to share memories of the achievement.
Second annual overdose, drug poisoning awareness event coming to Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – On Aug. 24 from noon to 1pm, partner organizations of the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy will be hosting an event to honour the people in Wellington County and throughout Canada whose lives have been lost to drug poisoning.
Erin treasurer provides first look at town’s Q1 financial results
ERIN – In the first three months of this year, the town spent 26 per cent of its operating budget, and 32% of its capital budget.
Station Earth raises $19,500 for oncology unit at Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Station Earth, located in Fergus, held its annual Hot Laps event on June 27 and raised $19,500 for the oncology department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH).
Donkey Sanctuary holding PACE for the Donkeys Sept. 24
PUSLINCH – Lace up your running shoes and join an exciting and meaningful event – the PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run 2023.
Railway passenger service in north Wellington ended in 1970
Nov. 1, 1970 marked the end of an era for transportation in north Wellington.
Hillside Festival welcomes Kate Johnston as executive director
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After 14 years, Marie Zimmerman departs the role of executive director of Hillside Festival this fall.
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON — After a busy week of dancing around town, 14 Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance students attended the Fergus Scottish Festival on Aug. 12 and 13.
Long weekend charges
ORILLIA – Police say the August long weekend was a “tragic” one on Ontario’s roads, waterways and trails, with the OPP responding to eight fatalities.
Reflections: Prayer that gets answered
Prayer is a wonderful force that changes everything, and as John Calvin concluded, it is the chief exercise of faith – the most important thing for a life of faith.
Guild casting for musical Christmas production
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild has issued a casting call for its fall musical production, 12 Days ‘till Christmas.