ERIN – Town officials stated a “malfunctioning” sediment control dewatering bag poses “no risk” to the environment.
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Police beat: Four-hundred feet of wiring stolen from Erin barns
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify person(s) who stole electrical wiring from barns.
All smiles at Snetto Farms for Sunflower Festival
MAPLETON – The 5th annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place on Aug. 17.
Dry summers likely to continue in Mount Forest at expense of children
This summer is the third in a row that Mount Forest residents have been without a public pool.
Girls U15 Centre Wellington Riverhawks bring home the gold
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Girls U15 Centre Wellington Riverhawks team went undefeated at the OLA Lacrosse Festival Aug. 2 to 4, bringing home gold in the U15 ‘B’ Division.
Elementary registration day is Aug. 27
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) elementary registration day is Aug. 27 from 1 to 4pm at all UGDSB elementary schools.
OPP no longer issuing ‘Wellington Weekly’ summaries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police have informed the media they will no longer be issuing weekly reports summarizing traffic-related occurrences across the county.
Maitland Valley releases watershed strategic plan
MINTO – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has released key strategic priorities to implement over the next three years at an Aug. 13 council meeting.
Celebrating local Palestinian arts, culture and community
GUELPH – ‘Palestine in the Park’ was a festival celebrating local Palestinian arts, culture and community in Guelph on Aug. 10.
Elmira Theatre Company looking to cast adults
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company released upcoming audition dates for the production of Forever Love by Michael Grant.
Trees for Mapleton achieves milestone with W. Paul Day Forest Project
MAPLETON — The Trees for Mapleton initiative has successfully reached its goal, marking a significant milestone for the community’s environmental efforts.
London’s 5th annual 5k Run/Walk for Diabetes
LONDON – Type Diabeat It announces the 5th annual 5k Run/Walk for Diabetes, set to take place on Sept. 7 at Springbank Park from 8am to 12pm.
OFA statement on capital gains and the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive
ONTARIO – Over the last three months, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive that reflect the unique realities of Ontario farmers and their families.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Theatre Orangeville
ORANGEVILLE – From Aug. 23 to 25 Theatre Orangeville’s Young Company will offer a presentation of C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, dramatized by Joseph Robinette.
ECFTA and Riverfest announce Creative Roots Artist: OMBIIGIZI
ELORA — OMBIIGIZI is Riverfest Elora and the Elora Centre for the Arts’ (ECFTA) 2024 Creative Roots Artist of the Year.