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Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presents cheque to St. Mary’s Catholic School
School donation – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace committee presented a $1,000…
‘Move to Minto’ campaign recognized with award
EDCO award – The Town of Minto’s Move to Minto campaign was recognized with the Workforce…
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation receives gift from Certarus Ltd.
Donation for hospital – The Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation was recently the recipient of a…
Eating disorder journeys shared by ‘Faces of Recovery’ panel
GUELPH – Four people recovering from eating disorders shared their stories during the 19th annual Faces of Recovery event.
People and Information Network closing permanently
GUELPH – After more than two decades connecting the Guelph and Wellington County communities with volunteer opportunities, resources and services, the People and Information Network (PIN) is closing its doors for good.
Advertiser, Community News nominated for 2022 OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the fourth straight year.
‘What do you do for us?’: councillor questions value during GRCA budget presentation
KENILWORTH – Councillor Steve McCabe is questioning the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) about what the township receives in return for taxpayer dollars.
Council pre-approves Cork Street road work ahead of budget deliberations
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has pre-approved a budget for rehabilitation of Cork Street, between Waterloo and Princess streets, in Mount Forest.
Duhacek raises $21,000 – and counting – for cancer research
ELORA – The blisters have popped, his feet are “shredded,” and these days the longest walk Mike Duhacek is taking is from the couch to the fridge. But he is elated to have completed his week-long, 208km "Help Me Bury Cancer" trek from Owen Sound to Burlington while pulling a 212-pound sled.
Centre Wellington council supports 2023 draft budget
ELORA – Centre Wellington council returned to Part 2 of its budget deliberations on Feb. 8 and after hearing the remainder of the staff presentation (Part 1 was presented on Feb. 6), circled back to items they had flagged for more discussion.
Federal government announces $200,000 grant for Erin agri-dome
ERIN – The federal government is providing $202,340 in funding for the Erin Agricultural Society's new "agri-dome" at the Erin fairgrounds. Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield made the announcement at the site on Feb. 10.
Mapleton council approves business visit program
MAPLETON – Some local businesses will be getting an opportunity to meet with council members and economic development officials as part of a new program approved by township council.
Town extends deadline to meet lot coverage covenant
MINTO – Town council has agreed to extend a deadline to allow a business in the Palmerston Industrial Park to meet a lot coverage stipulation in a development agreement.
Proposed Estill Innovation Community hits a snag
ABERFOYLE – Dozens of people attended Puslinch council’s Feb. 8 meeting to protest plans to build the Estill Innovation Community just off the Hanlon Expressway on Sideroad 20 North.