Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Ontario Invests in Firefighters, Local Chief Awaiting Word
The Ontario government is investing $700,000 into several training projects for firefighters across Ontario. The funding will help professional and volunteer firefighters stay safe and expand their sk...
May 24, 2023 Grand at 101 file photo (Fergus Fire Station)
Local foster care organization calls for caregivers amid shortage of homes
Family & Childrens' Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) took to Facebook in recent weeks with an urgent call for foster caregivers in the area. In the post, the organization stated th...
May 19, 2023 Stock image, Canva
Local School Receives Grant for Girls and Gender-diverse Students in Sport
Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) will have the opportunity to improve access for girls and gender-diverse students in physical education and sport after receiving a grant. The local scho...
May 19, 2023 Centre Wellington District High School, Photo by Austin Cardinell
Local Health Coalition Opposes Bill 60, Worries for Future of Small-town Hospitals and Patients
The Guelph District Health Coalition (GDHC) is joining an "unprecedented response" to an "unprecedented issue" - a movement against Bill 60 which the local organization believes could be damaging to h...
May 17, 2023 Groves Hospital in Fergus
Wellington Creates to hold first meeting in hopes of bringing film to Erin
An opportunity to tell stories and make film industry connections awaits attendees of a meeting tomorrow in Erin. The inaugural film networking meeting will be held by Wellington Creates, a grassroots...
May 12, 2023 Submitted Photo
Victoria Park Fergus Playground Closed for Repairs
Due to the necessity of immediate repairs, the Township of Centre Wellington has closed the Victoria Park Fergus playground to the public. The township says staff are currently attempting to source co...
May 11, 2023 Grand at 101 file photo Victoria Park Fergus
Municipalities Under Pressure by Drug Strategy Groups to Help End Opioid Crisis
There are growing calls from the Drug Strategy Network of Ontario and its partners for municipalities to take action regarding the opioid crisis. Adrienne Crowder, manager of Wellington-Guelph Drug St...
May 11, 2023 Stock photo, istock
Mount Forest Fall Fair in Jeopardy Following Disbandment of Agricultural Society
Mount Forest may be saying goodbye to the fall fair following the disbandment of the Mount Forest Agricultural Society. The decision does leaves the door open for someone else to step up and keep the ...
May 10, 2023 Mount Forest Fall Fair Facebook Page
New Interchange, Roundabout Coming to Hanlon Expressway
New infrastructure including a roundabout and interchange will be coming to Wellington County with construction set to wrap up in 2025. The interchange will be located on the Hanlon Expressway North o...
May 09, 2023 County of Wellington
Proposed Development in Mount Forest Would See New Eight-Unit Townhouse
A planned development for an eight-unit, one-and-a-half storey townhouse in Mount Forest was received fairly well by council at a Wellington North meeting Monday afternoon. The development would requi...
May 08, 2023 405 Wellington St. E, Google Maps
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