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World Theatre Day Festivities Coming to Fergus Grand Theatre Later This Month
FERGUS - The Fergus Grand Theatre sent out a media release this week inviting all to World Theatre Day on March 27th. The event will kick off at 7 p.m. "One and all" are invited to the day, which will...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 14, 2025 Fergus Grand Theatre. Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson
Wellington County OPP Still See Room for Improvement Despite Low Number of Charges Through Snowmobile Season
WELLINGTON COUNTY - OPP West Region took to X Wednesday with figures from the 2025 Motorized Snow Vehicle enforcement campaign in Wellington County. While Wellington County OPP Media Relations Officer...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 13, 2025 Via OPP West Region, X.
"More Important Now Than Ever:" Harrop Says Ag Must Take Centre Stage During Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Making agriculture a year-round focus in the classroom is a goal of one of Wellington County's most recognized figures in the field. March marks Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 12, 2025 Supplied Photo, Janet Harrop's farmland.
Pair of Wellington Terrace Volunteers Presented King Charles III Coronation Medals
FERGUS - A pair of Wellington Terrace volunteers now share three things; a passion for serving their community, a lengthy volunteer career, and a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Julie Wheeler-Bryan...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 11, 2025 Photos by Riley Gillespie-Wilson. Senator Rob Black with Margaret Young (Left) and Julie Wheeler-Bryant (Right)
UGDSB Hoping to Cut Ties with American Suppliers Amid Tariffs on Canadian Goods
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent motion unanimously approved at an Upper Grand District School Board meeting will see the board look to cut ties with American suppliers amid the tariffs imposed on Canada....
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 07, 2025 Victoria Terrace Public School (UGDSB) in Fergus. Grand at 101 file photo
International Women's Day in Elora to be Highlighted by Speakers Including Tampon Tuesday's Founder
ELORA - International Women's Day will be marked locally by new speakers at an annual celebration in Elora. Founder of Tampon Tuesday Mandi Fields will be joined by her friend from Egg Farmers Ontario...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 06, 2025 Photo via Tampon Tuesday, Facebook.
"This Too Will Pass:" EFG President Ted Ecclestone Urging Importance of Staying Calm Amid Tariffs
FERGUS - Since the US administration implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico Monday, one main question has been raised across Canada: How will this affect us? For more on the financial impact...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 06, 2025 Photo via Friends of the Grand at 101/Swap Talk.
New Community-Funded CT Scanner Ready for Use at GMCH Following Ribbon-Cutting
FERGUS - CT scanning will take place in a brand new unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Board staff, township staff, donors and more were on hand ...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 04, 2025 Left to to Right: Foundation Executive Director Lori Arsenault, WCHA Manager of D.I and Ambulatory Care Rob Young, Chief of Staff Dr. Westendorp, Foundation Board Chair Barb Evoy, Radiologist Dr. Remon Elyas, Rachel Clark (DI), Founding Board Chair Ted Ecclestone, Foundation Board Vice Chair Dr. Keegan Quadros, GMCH President and CEO Angela Stanley.
"A Real Honor:" Local Economic Development Figure Rick Whittaker Reflects on Award Win
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A local figure in economic development is reflecting on last week's county award win. Rick Whittaker was presented the Community Economic Development Influencer of the Year Award a...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 03, 2025 Community Economic Development Influencer of the Year Awards - The recipient of the Community Economic Development Influencer of the Year Award is Rick Whittaker. From left: Jana Burns Wellington Place Administrator; Councillor Jeff Duncan, Economic Development Committee Chair; Rick Whittaker Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures; Past Warden George Bridge and Warden Chris White. Submitted photo
Centre Wellington Fire & Rescue Urging Winter Safety Following Local Building's Collapse
ELORA - Following the sudden collapse of an abandoned building in Elora earlier this week, Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue are stressing the importance of winter safety. The one-and-a-half storey bu...
Grand at 101 News Staff Feb 28, 2025 Supplied photo OPP