In the late 1950’s, oil speculators negotiated with people around Morriston to be allowed to drill for oil on their property. One such well operated on Charlton “Doc” Telfer’s farm, on the edge of the northern portion of Morriston Pond….
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William Knetsch, a local resident, took it upon himself to write a letter to the Premier and Minister of Transportation about the construction of the bypass. “I’ve written countless letters over the last 15 years to the Minister of Transportation…
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Envers Country Store has moved to the Ultramar in Aberfoyle. The Patels have enjoyed serving the community in Morriston since January 2020 and will continue to operate in the Township. The feeling is they can better deliver their products in…
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Can you help identify the people in this photograph? It is purported to be from the Morriston School, both junior and senrior rooms circa 1930s. If you have any information please email to [email protected] Click on image for larger version
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via gilbertmacintyreandson.com Halina Wilk passed away on March 22, 2021, at the age of 68, in her home in Morriston. She was a beautiful, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Halina absolutely treasured her loved ones; she was a…
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via thespec.com Ontario has committed to build the on-again, off-again Highway 6 bypass around the gridlocked village of Morriston. But be patient, motorists: design work for the bypass is expected to continue into 2022. The timeline for shovels in the…
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Chris Varady has a collection old photographs and has had this one for 20-30 years. The picture was taken at Beese’s studio in Morriston. Varady is hoping that someone will recognize the gentleman who appears to be doctor. The photo…
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WARNER, Gerald Wayne January 18, 1946 – February 3, 2020 Morriston has lost one if it’s most iconic residents. It was a familiar sight to see Jerry walking one of his beloved dogs or scooting around the village on his…
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Police are asking for your assistance finding a grey Honda Civic that forced a grader off the road. If you have any information call 1-888-310-1122 or call crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. image sources: @OPP_WR Grader forced off road by newer…
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Jean Winnifred Hill (nee Rutherford) October 17, 1936 – September 14, 2021. Born in Hamilton on October 17, 1936, but moved to Lucknow in 2011 but was a long time resident of Morriston. Jean passed away peacefully at home in…
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For some time, the question has been asking about the vegetation, which now covers the surface of Morriston Pond. Just what is it and is it an invasive alien? It is aggressive, as can be deduced by its spread over…
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MacDONALD, Jessie Elizabeth (Betty) – Of Puslinch, passed away peacefully at Morriston Park Nursing Home on June 10, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of Edward Scott (Scotty) MacDonald (d. 2012). Loving mother of Hugh (Janice) MacDonald. Cherished grandmother of…
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Soon you won’t need to make the trek to Guelph! Envers Country Store and Take Out in Morriston recently applied for a license to operate an LCBO Convenience Outlet (LCO) and have been approved to sell wines, beer and spirits….
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I sat down (prior to COVID19) with Parth Patel and Sam Patel (no relation) to find out what the new tenants of the Envers location had in store for the community. While they share the same last name they are…
Continue Reading ...PUSLINCH Having lately had occasion to visit the greater part of the Township of Puslinch and see some locations, not seen for many years past, I was really astonished at the material progress in wealth and improvement apparent on every…
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via ctvnews.ca A former practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine has been found not guilty on three counts of sexual assault, but still has a number of other allegations and charges to answer to. Shu-Seng Lai walked out of Guelph court…
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via ctvnews.ca Emergency personnel were called to the four-vehicle collision at the Jamestown Bridge on Brussels Line about 8 p.m. OPP say a car was eastbound on Jamestown Road when it entered the intersection at Brussels Line and collided with…
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