Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Guelph Humane Society Reducing Rabbit Adoption Fees Amid Dry Spell for Their Rescue
WELLINGTON COUNTY - "Pet rabbits are often underestimated." That's the message from Guelph Humane Society's Executive Director Lisa Veit during a February-long 'Hoppy Tails' rabbit adoption promotion....
Feb 20, 2024 Photo by Canva.
New Joint Social Services and Ambulance Committee Could be Coming to Wellington County, Guelph Staff
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Four members of Wellington County council and four from the City of Guelph, appointed every two years, will form a new committee known as the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulan...
Feb 16, 2024 photo GWParamedic Twitter
Rockwood Application Seeking Council Go-ahead Tuesday
The County of Wellington has received a consent application for a property in Rockwood. A vacant lot located at 123 Gzowski Street would be severed as a part of a development that would include reside...
Feb 16, 2024 Via report, Guelph/Eramosa Township.
Five Games Between Rocks and Whalers on the Dockett This Long Weekend
It's a loaded dance-card for local puck this long weekend! Between the Fergus Whalers and Elora Rocks, five games are on the schedule: Whalers Triple Dip in Coming Days It's a packed weekend for the F...
Feb 16, 2024 Photos via team websites, design created in Canva.
On the Heels of Canadian Ag Day Comes an Online County Resource for Ag Workers' Mental Health
WELLINGTON COUNTY - On Friday, February 16th, just days after Canadian Agriculture Day, Wellington County is out with an interactive online event designed to provide mental health awareness training, ...
Feb 15, 2024 Via County of Wellington, X.
Town of Minto to Host Open House Regarding Changes to Harriston Fairgrounds
MINTO - The Town of Minto will be holding an open house on Tuesday, February 20th to highlight plans for upgrades to the Harriston Fairgrounds. Upgrades are set to include a new pedestrian bridge and ...
Feb 15, 2024 Via Open House website.
'Why Donkeys?' Webinars Underway as Puslinch Sanctuary Looks to Change Age-Old Tale
PUSLINCH - New webinars from the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada are designed to discuss a perpetuating issue, the myths and negative ideas about what donkeys really are. 'Why Donkeys?' run by Kayla Johnso...
Feb 15, 2024 Photo via Donkey Sanctuary of Canada Website.
Restoration of Balcony for Former "Commercial Hotel" in Elora Approved
ELORA - Centre Wellington council recently approved a recommendation to support the redevelopment of a balcony at an historic landmark. The heritage building, known as the Commercial Hotel, once had a...
Feb 14, 2024 photo from report
Fergus Legion Branch 275 Makes $1,000 Donation to Groves Hospital and Foundation
FERGUS - The Fergus Legion Branch 275 Ladies Auxiliary has made a $1,000 donation to Groves Hospital and Foundation. The hospital says on social media these ladies have been supporting the hospital si...
Feb 14, 2024 Via Groves Facebook.
Fergus Woman Cashes in $50,000 on Merry Millions OLG Ticket Purchased on Tower Street
FERGUS - Olga Bodnar of Fergus has cashed in. After purchasing a 'MERRY MILLIONS' OLG ticket from Zehrs on Tower Street in Fergus, the local won a prize worth $50,000 on January 9th. An OLG news relea...
Feb 14, 2024 Via News Release, OLG.
