BELWOOD - The Belwood and District Lions Club held its annual voluntary toll bridge for Diabetes Canada Sept. 16 and 17 in Belwood on Wellington Road 26.
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Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners are garden learners, resource for community, social club – all rolled into one
GUELPH – For passionate gardeners who also love learning and passing that knowledge along to others, the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners might be for you.
Optimist rink roof raising celebration happens in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD — Youth games, a barbecue and rides on the “Sunflower Express” were part of the Optimist rink roof raising celebration in Moorefield on Sept. 23.
Minto celebrates Culture Days with apples and astronomy
MINTO — Orchard tours, stargazing and square dancing were featured at the Apples and Astronomy Culture Days event at Dave and Jean Anderson’s rural property in the Town of Minto on Sept. 22.
Pedal for Portage raises over $57,000
More than 130 enthusiastic riders came together on Sept. 23 to participate in the 6th annual Pedal for Portage event, raising $57,000 in support of Portage and the youth it serves.
Union hosts community events as contract negotiations continue
ELORA – CUPE Local 4392, representing developmental service workers with Community Living Guelph Wellington, held two community events last weekend to draw public attention to what union officials are calling a “stalemate” after months of bargaining with their employer.
All Aboard Palmerston: Tiny Trains Travel the World
PALMERSTON — Lots of little engines were out and about for All Aboard Palmerston’s Tiny Trains Travel the World event on Sept. 23.
Break-in, assault charges
DUNDALK – Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of an assault here on Sept. 19 at 12:24am.
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON – An official opening of the new Palmerston Food Bank location at 215 William Street was held on Sept. 14.
St. Joseph Catholic School holds Terry Fox Run in Fergus
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School had its Terry Fox Run event on Sept. 21. As of that day, the school raised more than 65 per cent of its $5,200 goal.
‘No Pain, no gain’ – myth or fact?
MOUNT FOREST — There is no reason that your exercise routine should not bring you joy and have you excited to check it off the list.
Council supports extension for Rockwood subdivision
ROCKWOOD – Drexler Construction Limited is requesting a second two-year extension for a proposed seven-home condominium subdivision in the urban centre of Rockwood.
Jackrabbits plagued Wellington County in 1930s
During the 20th century, naturalists learned that it is a foolish and dangerous idea to introduce species of plants and animals to areas where they are not native.
Violets in the Barn officially opens, relocated in Palmerston
MINTO — Violets in the Barn, operated by Jean Anderson at 6362 3rd Line Minto, was officially opened on Sept. 14.
A ‘Concert with Addy-Tude’
ELORA — A “Concert with Addy-Tude” was a fundraiser in memory of Addisson Hill, a 14-year-old Fergus youth who succumbed to sarcoma cancer in 2022.