PUSLINCH – Last week, Fire Chief Jamie MacNeil called on all residents of Puslinch to test their smoke alarms on Sept. 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
News
Police beat: Intimate partner violence calls continue in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Ben Caplan’s Hold On tour coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Ben Caplan is a Canadian singer-songwriter and entertainer known for energetic live shows and award-winning studio recordings.
Metz Pumpkin Fest showcases largest pumpkins to date
METZ – Giant pumpkins were the star attractions at Pumpkin Fest on Sept. 28 in the hamlet of Metz, which is on the border of Wellington North and Centre Wellington.
Erin Fall Fair returns with theme Country Routes and Rubber Boots
ERIN – For many locals and visitors, Thanksgiving weekend has become synonymous with the Erin Fall Fair.
County museum hosts series of Halloween-themed events
ABOYNE – There is Halloween fun to be had this month at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
2024 Elora Fergus Studio Tour
ELORA – Encaustic and mixed media artist Nancy Ariss, discusses her art with a guest in Elora during the 2024 Elora Fergus Studio Tour on Sept. 29.
Practice safe home heating
1. Have a three-foot (one-metre) “kid free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
Canadian crooner Matt Dusk announces tour, album release
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Hot off the heels of his recent western Canadian tour, crooner Matt Dusk is set to bring his show, Matt Dusk Sings Tony Bennett, to Ontario with a 15-date run beginning on Oct. 24.
Maranatha Christian School students walk for Groves Memorial Community Hospital
FERGUS – A group of 250 students, teachers and parents from Maranatha Christian School (MCS) held a walk-a-thon on Sept. 20 to raise funds for the new CT scanner for Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Fire safety and prevention in rural areas
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Fires in rural areas differ from those in cities, but knowing prevention and safety measures can make dangerous situations manageable.
Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrates its new executive
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Norm Manning, left, is the new president of the Probus Club of Centre Wellington
OPINION: Farmers urged to focus on fire prevention as part of winter prep
ONTARIO – Every year, farm fires result in tens of millions of dollars in losses to buildings, businesses and farm animals; and the financial losses don’t take into account the toll on farm families.
Reflections
Canadians have been characterized as being polite and apologetic. The characterization has been the basis for many jokes. It is said you can always tell if someone is a Canadian if a slap on the back of the head causes them to turn around and apologize.
The Nightingale Centre receives donation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,000 to The Nightingale Centre on Sept. 27.