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County Council: no contracts for Elora, Rothsay waste facility upgrades yet
GUELPH – Project bids far in excess of what was budgeted have caused Wellington County council to defer planned upgrades to its waste transfer stations in Rothsay and Elora.
Summer Concert Series returns to Wellington County Museum
FERGUS – Wellington County’s Summer Concert Series is back for its 11th season at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) Thursday evenings throughout July and Aug.
OPINION: governments, corporations should support Canadian news outlets
Across Canada, governments have supported journalism for generations.
Help Wellington County Museum win Ontario’s Choice Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has been nominated for an award and needs the community to vote in order to win.
New exhibit at ECFTA Symbiosis explores relationship between humans and sea creatures in interactive exhibit
ELORA - A new curated exhibiton enitled Symbiosis by Newfoundland texile artist Anastasia Tiller opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on July 18, with a reception with the artist planned for July 28 at 2 pm.
GCVI student receives national recognition for ‘Green-Armour’ plant biostimulant
GUELPH – Grade 11 Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute student Roocha Shukla has found a way to enhance plants’ growth and protect them from stressors including cold, bacteria, and insect pests.
Erin open house highlights concerns over Dundas construction
ERIN – Mayor Michael Dehn is concerned new subdivisions will take away from Erin’s traditional values.
Elora Farmers’ Market Children’s Day
ELORA – It was Children’s Day on July 6 at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park.
Fergus youth serves with Canadian Coast Guard
FERGUS – Growing up surrounded by farmland and countryside might not seem a direct path to life on a boat.
GHS encourages residents to consider impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is urging Guelph and Wellington County residents to consider the impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife.
Wellington association sponsors industry tour
WATERLOO – The Wellington County Soil and Crop Improvement Association is sponsoring a twilight meeting and industry tour on July 15.
University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7
GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.
LCBO workers on strike
FERGUS - Thousands of LCBO workers across the province - members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union - walked off the job on July 5.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.