FERGUS – Lots of people came out for the Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour, on June 23.
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Berry, beary good time had by all at annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teddy bears of all colours and sizes, and numerous other stuffed animal friends, accompanied youngsters to the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 22.
It’s been a while
In the throes of a company reorganization, all managers and staff were tasked with asking the question “is there a better way?”.
Drayton’s Canada Day event expands
DRAYTON – With live music, a bouncy castle, food trucks, face painting and fire trucks, Mapleton’s Canada Day celebration is set to have something for the whole family.
The night garden – where fireflies flicker and white flowers glow in the dark
GUELPH - When my son was still in diapers, every night before bed we watched a quirky British television series by the co-creator of the Teletubbies called In the Night Garden.
Highland Rugby hosts Club Day on June 22
FERGUS – Fergus’ Victoria Park was filled with activity throughout the day on June 22, as the Highland Rugby Club hosted its annual Club Day, which featured multiple matches for both junior and senior teams.
Sky-high entertainment at York Soaring open house
BELWOOD – First World War planes and glider rides were the focus as the York Soaring Association hosted an open house and fly-in on June 22.
At The Library: Summer reading has officially begun at the library
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Our Summer Reading Club has officially begun!
Beef farmers worry about impact of ongoing Cargill strike
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The longer workers at a Guelph meat processing plant stay on strike, the more worrisome the situation becomes for local cattle farmers.
New policy supports Pride, rejects group’s ‘neutrality’ idea
MINTO – Town council has unanimously approved a new commemoration policy that effectively allows Pride banners to be displayed – but for one month only – and rejects a so-called “neutrality” bylaw proposed by a group of residents.
Township purchases 90-acre property beside Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – Centre Wellington Township has purchased 90 acres of land beside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex for $4.8 million.
Erin’s first Pride event a great success
ERIN – Organizers and town officials say the inaugural Erin Pride event at McMillan Park on June 22 was a remarkable success.
Hammond Manufacturing is first business in Fergus Business Park
FERGUS – Hammond Manufacturing will be the first business in the new Fergus Business Park. The township and company made the announcement at the site, at the corner of First Line and Dickson Drive, on June 20.
Police seize close to $100,000 in meth; Mount Forest man charged
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say an officer patrolling Main Street North in Mount Forest saw the driver of a sedan dealing drugs at about 11:15pm on June 19.
‘Garagemahal’ event raises thousands for Big Brothers Big Sisters
SALEM – June 20 marked the seventh year that John Stumpf and his wife Pam have presented Garagemahal in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Centre Wellington. Held on their property in Salem, the event is sponsored by several local businesses and a team of volunteers.