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Got a barn that needs a cat?

'We really could use a lot more barns kind-of on standby if you will'

May 27, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

'Little free pantry' in Fergus helps provide accessible food security

The new pantry is part of 17 planned in various cities including an upcoming one in Elora

May 27, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Good morning, Elora & Fergus!

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

May 27, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Ontario wineries hit hard as pandemic stretches into second summer

Smaller wineries impacted, but larger wineries haven't escaped the financial crush either

May 26, 2021 8:55 PM Read more >

Federal minister rules no further assessment required for Erin wastewater plant

The minister said potential adverse effects would be limited through project design and standard mitigation measures

May 26, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

Upper Grand school board approves policy to promote and protect Indigenous education

Policy 519 Indigenous Education will see the UGDSB embed Indigenous content across the curriculum

May 26, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Grand River Raceway expects spectator-less horse racing to start June 14

Racing would return to the regular schedule, with three race dates per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

May 26, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Structure fires in Mt. Forest on two consecutive nights

Apartment fire Monday caused estimated $50K in damage

May 26, 2021 12:14 PM Read more >

(UPDATE:) No new reported COVID cases in Wellington County on Wednesday

Active cases in the county down to 49

May 26, 2021 11:31 AM Read more >

Village Media now a certified living wage employer

Certification makes Village Media network of sites the first media outlet in Ontario to become a living wage employer

May 26, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >