FERGUS – The Food Forest Centre Wellington group launched a “Plant for Our Planet” challenge to spark the idea of making an Earth Day resolution.
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Local elementary school students attend 2023 Effective Speaking Competition
Effective speakers – On March 21, the Belwood and District Lions Club hosted the 2023 Effective…
Fusion win OMHA championship
Back-to-back red hats – On March 31 the Centre Wellington Fusion U11 AA team travelled to…
Compass Community Services adjusts mental health counselling services
GUELPH – Compass Community Services, a Guelph-based organization that provides the only quick access, single-session therapy service in Guelph and Wellington County, is closing its “brief therapy” service in Guelph as of June 1.
Senior charged with careless driving in October crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Rockwood senior has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm in connection with a serious two-vehicle crash here last fall.
Two charged in separate ‘partner violence’ incidents
MAPLETON – On April 1, Wellington County OPP officers responded to an address in Mapleton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
Here’s hoping
Last Easter, the Easter Bunny forgot me. Totally blanked. He hopped through my house and…
Old Becky
She was a southern belle, old Becky. In today’s world that reference might be offensive, but in…
St. Joseph Catholic School students noted World Down Syndrome Day
Socks – Students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus noted World Down Syndrome Day by…
Caring for rabbits; the do’s and don’ts of Easter bunnies
WELLINGTON COUNTY- It’s generally accepted rabbits are adorable creatures. They hop around, most active in the early hours of the afternoon and are known to be quiet pets, making them a great fit for families with children.
‘Sunshine List’ includes 19 north Wellington municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Close to 130 Wellington County municipal employees were paid over $100,000 last year, an increase of 22% from 2021.
Council approves backhoe purchase
MINTO – Town council here has approved the purchase of a new backhoe for about $200,000.
Events in Palmerston, Mount Forest to highlight local work opportunities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Career Education Council and four municipal partners will host two upcoming sessions on local work opportunities.
Alma Optimists host spring craft show
ALMA – With 42 vendors on hand and large crowds passing through, the Alma Optimist Club’s inaugural spring craft market was a successful venture.