GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

Lack of public input, appeal among Bill 23 concerns cited in staff report
MINTO – The impact of the province’s new housing legislation on municipalities may not yet be entirely clear, but it will be significant, suggests a staff report presented to Minto town council on Jan. 31.

Two children seriously injured in Highway 89 crash
MINTO – Two children with "life-threatening injuries" were among five people hurt in a serious three-vehicle crash here on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 89 in Minto on Feb. 4 at about 10:40am.

‘Loud and clear’: voice of Erin businesses to be heard by new liaison committee
ERIN - A liaison committee is being formed to help mitigate wastewater plant construction disruptions for Main Street businesses.

Township puts termite eradication program on hold
ELORA – The township has put termites on hold for now. A report on the matter was to be presented at the Jan. 30 council meeting, but Mayor Shawn Watters announced new information had been received by staff, and asked to take it off the agenda.
Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.
Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to Centre Wellington Fire Rescue for training materials
FERGUS – A table was filled with training manuals and other items at the Fergus fire hall on Feb. 2 thanks to a donation of $5,000 from Enbridge Gas.
RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams
OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.
Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.
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John Thomson & Son Furniture Ltd. marks 150 years in the heart of downtown Fergus
FERGUS – Neil Johnston has much to celebrate this year, but he may be too busy to take it all in. That’s okay. He is happy to be working, proudly carrying on the legacy of his ancestors, with John Thomson Furniture & Son Ltd. marking their 150th year in business in the heart of downtown Fergus.

You don’t have to be a stonemason to create the professional look of one inside your home, with Stone Selex
Natural stone veneer is a classic design element that brings texture, sophistication, and character to a room, anchoring it with the unique and authentic beauty of natural stone. It’s impressive. It’s timeless. And it’s affordable.

Bigelow Flooring: People taking care of people.
Flooring is a home improvement project that you want to get right the first time, because while you can paint over a room or change the décor, a floor is the anchor to every room.