GUELPH - The Guelph Bridge Club, with only 180 members, raised $1,900 for the local Alzheimer Society and they recently passed a cheque to the Alzheimer Society.
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Guelph General Hospital receives sizeable donation for stroke unit
GUELPH – The Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a gift from Alex and Deb Beath, previous owners of Guelph-based Artemis Technologies Inc.
Giant Tiger raises over $2000 for Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Giant Tiger presented $2,015 worth of gift cards to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo coming to Dufferin County from Sept. 19 to 23
DUFFERIN COUNTY – Organizers are busy making final preparations for the annual International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) that will take place at Bowling Green in Dufferin County.
Governments driving growth in meat processing sector
TORONTO – The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million to enhance the capacity processing capabilities in the province’s meat processing plants and abattoirs.
Erin CAO Nathan Hyde leaving for Town of Caledon
ERIN – Town of Erin CAO Nathan Hyde is leaving his post as the top town staffer for the Town of Caledon, the Advertiser has learned.
Demolition approved for heritage building in Elora
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has approved the demolition of a heritage building at 19 Mill Street East here. The property is also the site of a proposal from Oxford Green Riverside Developments for a five-storey building with ground level commercial units and 18 condo units above.
Commission suspends trainer, issues $11,000 fine for ‘suspicious death’ of racehorse
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued monetary penalties totaling $11,000 to a local standardbred trainer.
Centre Wellington council reconsiders removal of Middlebrook Bridge
ELORA – The demolition of the Middlebrook Place Bridge is now being reconsidered. A motion to reconsider the removal of the bridge – previously slated for removal in 2028 – was discussed by Centre Wellington council on July 31.
Ultralight aircraft removed from Belwood Lake after crash-landing
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Quad City Challenger II ultralight aircraft has been removed from Belwood Lake after the aircraft and a pilot crash-landed into the lake on the evening of July 24.
County awards contracts for over-budget projects amid calls for better financial scrutiny
GUELPH – A new Wellington County roads garage in Wellington North, a new library branch in Erin, and renovations to turn a Guelph building into transitional housing are all moving forward despite being way over budget.
Hillside Festival celebrates 40 years
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Hillside Festival creates a community celebration of culture and environmentalism every year here.
Wellington North seeks feedback on township priorities for strategic plan update
ARTHUR - Public consultation on Wellington North's strategic plan update, a document that will guide council and township priorities for the next three years, continues with an in-person meeting on July 31 and an online survey.
Fergus South secondary plan gets another airing
FERGUS – Some 7,000 dwellings will be added to Fergus when the Fergus South secondary plan is realized, and Centre Wellington council sees opportunity to make the development beautiful, sustainable, with plenty of active transportation amenities for residents.
Mapleton council adopts strategic plan for township
MAPLETON - Stewardship, good governance, inclusivity, innovation, and prudent fiscal management are the core elements of a 2023 to 2026 strategic plan adopted by council here.