GUELPH – The county is projecting a tax increase of 3.5 per cent this year with increases the next two years closer to 5% largely due to "pressures" in the social services department.
County budget proposes tax increase of 3.5%
Sacred Heart Catholic School to get $2.5-million addition
ROCKWOOD – After several attempts to secure expansion funding, Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School in Rockwood is getting a $2.5-million addition to replace portables and accommodate 72 students at the growing school.
Missed recycling pickups frustrate residents amid countywide collection woes
WELLINGTON NORTH - Complaints to Wellington County about missed blue bin collections have nearly doubled in recent weeks, with rural areas hit hardest. Circular Materials, the group now in charge of collection under the province's new operating model, has blamed the weather for delays.
Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser expands to include Mapleton
MINTO – Mapleton will be joining Minto this year to raise funds at the Coldest Night of the Year event.
Fergus family welcomes New Year’s baby at Groves
FERGUS – With a new year comes a new baby for the Molinary family of Fergus — the first of the year born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Catholic school board seeking feedback on 2026-27 school year calendar
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board seeks input on its proposed calendar for the 2026-27 school year, with a Jan. 12 deadline for submissions.
Erin man creating map platform encouraging community connection
ERIN – People will be able to browse local businesses and upcoming events, share information, and offer and request help with a map-based online platform called LocalXP.
Firefighters respond to fire behind Elora Brewing Company
ELORA – Elora and Fergus firefighters responded to a fire call in the alley behind the Elora Brewing Company at 107 Geddes St. at around 4:30am on Jan. 7.
Ted Arnott honoured by Council of State Governments
FERGUS – Ted Arnott might have retired from public life, but the awards for his years of public service keep rolling in. The former MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills and Speaker of the Ontario Legislature received an award from the Council of State Governments at a conference in Chicago on Dec. 19.
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Five generations! That is how long John Thomson and Son Furniture has been in business.
John Thomson and Son Furniture – still going strong!
Five generations! That is how long John Thomson and Son Furniture has been in business.
Stay Cozy and Warm this Winter with Don’s Heating and Cooling
Picture this: it’s the first real snowfall of the year. The air is crisp, the sky is quiet, and you’ve just stepped inside after shoveling the walk.
Luisa’s Draperies: What are your windows wearing?
Window coverings. They frame your view to the outside world, enhance it, and draw your eye to it.