ABOYNE – The County of Wellington is inviting the public to two events to honour the war contributions of local individuals.
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‘Food for Thought’ dinner returning to Mimosa Church
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once again Mimosa Church is offering Food for Thought.
Elmira Theatre Company to present The Birds and the Bees comedy performance
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is set to present The Birds and the Bees comedy performance starting Nov. 8.
Erin students offered chance to be ‘Mayor for a Day’
ERIN – It’s an opportunity to see how local government works, shadow the mayor at a council meeting, and even make an impact in the community.
Learn about caring for elder trees at Ignatius Jesuit Centre event
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Guelph Tree Trust is inviting the public to witness the work that goes into preserving mature trees during a tree planting event at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre.
Free workshop on International Stress Awareness Day
GUELPH – The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph will be marking International Stress Awareness Day on Nov. 6 with a special, free workshop for the public.
Wellington Produce Packaging marks multiple milestones following fire that destroyed warehouse last year
MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 18, Wellington Produce Packaging's employees, customers and suppliers joined government representatives and others for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a new addition to its plant.
Mount Forest citizens receive Excellence Awards
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce held their Excellence Awards ceremony on Oct. 18.
Monster March attracts hundreds to streets of Elora
ELORA – Monsters came out in droves on Oct. 19 for Elora’s infamous Monster March Parade, where everyone is invited to dress up and anyone who wants to join the march can do so.
How will Centre Wellington grow?
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Developers and landowners lined up on Oct. 15 to tell council why the proposed expanded urban boundary for Fergus and Elora should expand a little further to include their properties too.
Council supports tighter regulations on sale of nicotine products
MINTO – The board of health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts has taken action against the regulation of nicotine pouches, and Minto council is sharing support.
Termite subsidy plan finally in place in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After years of discussion and planning, council approved a subsidy plan for homeowners in the township with termites at its Oct. 15 meeting. And as soon as the township signs agreements with Orkin Canada Pest Control and Aetna Pest Control, residents can start applying.
Toronto man charged in scam that cost business $230,000
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Toronto man has been charged with fraud, theft, forgery and money laundering in connection with a scam earlier this year that cost a local business over $200,000.
Maintenance work at Shand Dam to start in November
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A maintenance project at the Shand Dam means Belwood Lake will be drawn down more quickly than usual and there will likely be no ice fishing there this winter.
Township hopes to receive provincial grant to help fund multi-use pad at Bissell Park
ELORA – The future of the multi-use pad in Bissell Park now hinges on the township receiving a grant from the province's Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).