FERGUS – Worries about traffic, wildlife and maintaining their rural lifestyle were the main concerns raised on Wednesday night by neighbours of a housing development proposed for 961 St. David Street North in Fergus.
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Four pets die in Arthur apartment fire
ARTHUR – Four pets died but no people were injured in an apartment fire here on Thursday afternoon. The Smith Street building houses Erni's Place restaurant on the main floor and apartment buildings in the basement.
Erin resident dies in four-vehicle crash in Caledon
CALEDON – An Erin resident is one of two people who died in a serious crash here on Wednesday. Caledon OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near Charleston Sideroad, on Aug, 30 at around 4pm.
Public health: 31 suspected drug-related deaths in region this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local public health unit issued a statement on Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, warning area residents about the "devastating effects" of drug poisonings in the region.
Building Faster Fund unlikely to have ‘huge impact’ in Wellington County: warden
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement of a $1.2-billion fund to help municipalities support the creation of new housing may have been the biggest news to come out of the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference.
Agricultural societies struggle with lack of youth volunteers
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Many agricultural societies in the county have seen a drop in youth volunteers, causing some of them to have a difficult time getting by with fall fairs.
Chris Bults memorial tournament a success
MOOREFIELD – Fourteen co-ed baseball teams participated in the second annual Chris Bults Memorial Baseball Tournament in Moorefield on Aug. 26.
Golf tourney benefits Cancer Patient Services
MOUNT FOREST – The winners of the 19th annual Harry Bye Cancer Patient Services Golf tournament at Pike Lake Golf Centre on Aug. 2 was a team from The Cooperators.
Alma Optimist Club hosts classic car and truck show
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26
Reflections: Gates hold great symbolism
The Ishtar Gate in Babylon (reconstructed in Berlin after First World War); the Brandenburg Gate in…
Falling into Art latest offering at Minto gallery
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council will present an exhibit of work by members of the Saugeen Artist Guild at the Minto Arts Gallery from Sept. 5 to 27.
Minto 81’s join new senior hockey league
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teams based in Minto and Erin will be part of a new Senior AA hockey league.
AGM for Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Elora Community Theatre will host its annual general meeting on Sept. 17 at 7pm
Norwell Dairy employees walk to fight cancer
DRAYTON – Sporting bright white T-shirts, a determined group of 55 Norwell Dairy employees and their families completed a 4km walk around Drayton on Aug. 17 to raise funds to fight cancer.
Habitat for Humanity brings back bonds for affordable housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY— Affordable housing has been a top-of-mind conversation in recent times – at council tables and dinner tables across Canada. It’s something that affects us all.