GUELPH – Not only is Jim Petrik fire chief with the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department, he is also a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, where his research has focused on a disease that affects firefighters at higher rates: cancer.
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Storybrook subdivision residents concerned about speeding drivers
FERGUS – Residents of the expanding Storybrook neighbourhood on Beatty Line North have raised concerns with the township over speeding drivers in the subdivision.
‘School of Fish’ art installation will recognize ECFTA supporters
ELORA – A project is underway to adorn the MacDonald Pavilion at the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) with a school of 75 aluminum fish.
Centre Wellington council upholds decision on Bissell Park pad
ELORA – The technical became dramatic at the Oct. 28 meeting of Centre Wellington council, when discussion of councillor Bronwynne Wilton’s notice of motion came up on the agenda.
U of G Tractor Tug supports student nutrition in Guelph, Wellington County
GUELPH – More than 200 University of Guelph students, staff and members of the broader community put their backs into supporting a worthy cause during the annual Tractor Tug for Tots on Oct. 24.
Dog donors help fellow pooches through blood donor clinic at Erin veterinary hospital
ERIN – It’s a job for the big dogs, and 10 of them were signed up when Wingrove Veterinary Hospital hosted its most recent blood donor clinic on Oct. 9.
Top haunts to visit this Halloween in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – If you’re looking for a place to revel in the Halloween spirit and dive into your fears then these places are the ones for you.
Steffler, Ray dedicated to helping others in community
MOUNT FOREST – Crystal Steffler and John Ray share a passion for bettering their communities. And that passion was recognized on Oct. 18 during the Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce's Excellence Awards ceremony.
Annual Holiday Giving Guide highlights needs of local charities, non-profits
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Organizations supporting locals through the upcoming holiday season can connect with community members looking to help out through an annual online guide.
‘Hands On for Housing’ Showcase to feature youth voices
ELORA – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington has a different kind of fundraiser in store this year.
Concerns raised over new meeting times for Minto council
MINTO – Following a notice of motion from Mayor Dave Turton, next year Minto council meetings have been changed to 3pm with one 7pm meeting held during February, April, June, October and December.
Wilton hopes council will reconsider decision on Bissell Park multi-use pad
ELORA – Councillor Bronwynne Wilton thinks council made the wrong decision when it voted for construction of a refrigerated multi-use pad at Bissell Park, and she hopes to convince council to reconsider that decision during Monday night’s council meeting.
Volunteers prepare to resurrect pre-Christmas Elora Festival Book Sale fundraiser
ELORA – The volunteers who run the book sale that benefits the Elora Festival have a problem. Their storage room is full, thanks to generous community donations of books over the summer.
Alma resident living in trailer faces eviction due to zoning regulations
ALMA – In Mapleton Township, it’s okay to park a motor home or trailer (or two or even three) in your driveway, but it’s not okay for someone to use them for shelter. It’s something Melissa Duchaine is finding out the hard way.
Louise Marshall Hospital donors honoured with newly unveiled donor wall installation
MOUNT FOREST – Supporters of the hospital here are getting some well-deserved recognition.