ELORA – Get your outfits ready for this year’s “Adult Prom” at The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora on Oct. 13.
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Dumped
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Since our move to the country, I’ve…
All Nations Grand River Water Walk to heal ‘Nibi’
BELWOOD – Indigenous people are praying, singing, and holding ceremony along the Grand River to heal and cleanse the water.
Palmerston man guilty on three counts of sexual assault; jury acquits on two counts
GUELPH – Shortly after 7pm on Monday night at Guelph Superior Court, word arrived: the verdict was in.
Lovers of the Birds: Long-eared owl
I have no experience with the long-eared owl, but since they can be widespread and fairly common throughout much of the province they are worth studying.
Have no fear
News last week that Metroland Media Group was declaring bankruptcy was a gut punch to news industry people across Canada. To date it is the single largest newspaper failure in Canadian history. Seventy-one print-edition community newspaper titles were shuttered in one-fell swoop.
World Alzheimer Awareness Day
Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer societies across the world continue to raise…
Rotary club donates $500,000 to new Aboyne Rural Hospice
ABOYNE – The kick-off for the Aboyne Rural Hospice on Sept. 15 got off to a monumental start with a $500,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora.
Police recover two vehicles linked to 2019 homicide
MINTO – Two vehicles believed to be involved in the murder of a Kitchener man last seen alive in Harriston over four years ago have been recovered by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Police investigating after Erin fire deemed ‘suspicious’
ERIN – Police are investigating after a Sideroad 10 fire in Erin on Sept. 15 was deemed suspicious. Over 30 firefighters from both the Hillsburgh and Erin fire stations responded to the call.
Eight local volunteers to be recognized at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is recognizing over 3,400 community volunteers through the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
Jury deliberating in week-long Michael Hurst sexual assault trial
GUELPH – A 12-member jury for the trial of Palmerston resident Michael Hurst, who is charged with five counts of sexual assault, began deliberating on Sept. 18. Last week, Hurst and two woman testified before the jury.
Wellington North hosts volunteer, newcomer celebration
MOUNT FOREST — With more people moving to Wellington North, the community held a volunteer and newcomer celebration on Sept. 14 at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.
Want to build a house? Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers
FERGUS – With plans for a 32-unit stacked townhouse development in Fergus well underway, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is seeking volunteers to help with the build.