ERIN – Local resident Stephen Sargent is asking council to consider chipping in for a community ice rink at the Mountainview Parkette.
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Former Erin couple celebrates 75th anniversary
GUELPH – During seven and a half decades together Jean and Howard Edgerton have travelled the world, made music, danced, served their communities and raised four children.
Elora writer Sky Hammond gets big break from ‘tiny stories’
ELORA – It will take longer to tell the tale of Sky Hammond’s 'Big Book of Teeny Tiny Stories' than to actually read it. Hammond’s stories – just four simple lines – have become a book and now and TV series.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Nov. 30, there are 109 confirmed active cases in the region, up slightly from from 102 on Nov. 23.
Rash of thefts at local car washes costing businesses big bucks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks there has been a rash of thefts from car washes throughout Wellington County. Thieves often don't get away with a lot of money, but they are causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage with each theft.
Guelph COVID-19 assessment centre now also treating those with cold, flu
GUELPH – To help area residents access care and to ease pressure on the emergency department at Guelph General Hospital, the Guelph COVID-19 Assessment Centre will expand its scope to support assessment and treatment of patients with cold and flu symptoms.
Arthur celebrates the season
All fired up – There were no chestnuts to roast over an open fire, but there were plenty of…
Reflections: My future is covered
We used to sing a hymn written by Ira Stanphill entitled “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” The…
Citizens of year recognized
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest and District Chamber of Commerce presented in-person awards to the 2022 Excellence Award recipients at the Mount Forest Legion in October.
Smile Cookie campaign raised funds for Children’s Foundation Food and Friends Program
Smile Cookie campaign – Tim Hortons stores in Wellington North raised $15,992 toward a…
No motors, more magic at Santa parade in Holstein
HOLSTEIN – The village of Holstein is inviting everyone to a magical, non-motorized Christmas…
Dec. 6 vigil in Guelph marks 33rd anniversary of Montreal Massacre
GUELPH - Join Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis on Dec. 6 at 6:30pm at Marianne’s Park to remember the 14 women killed at L’École Polytechnique Montréal in 1989 and to honour all women who have lost their lives to femicide.
Impaired, dangerous driving
HARRISTON – On Nov. 24 at about 9:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…
Police beat: Stolen motorcycles
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Nov. 15 at about 3:15am, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a…
Elora man holding mini food drive
ELORA – John Schenk decided it was time to give back to the community that has allowed him to live a good, happy 80 years of life.