Pollinator garden – Members of the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society were hard at work…
Riverfest Elora’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ festival a success
ELORA – Festival goers were able to enjoy three nights of live music at the Elora Centre for the…
Kells named to all-world team at World Junior Lacrosse Championship
FERGUS – The future is bright for a talented, young lacrosse goaltender from Fergus.
Wellington North to pursue neighbourhood tree planting program
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has decided to embark on several green initiatives.
Arthur resident frustrated by use of home fireworks
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Arthur woman is fed up with the use of home fireworks in her neighbourhood.
Council considering new apartment building in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is considering whether or not to pass a zoning bylaw amendment, which would allow for the construction of a proposed two-storey apartment building at 773 Princess Street in Mount Forest.
Wayne Baker running as PPC candidate in Perth-Wellington
PERTH–WELLINGTON – The People’s Party of Canada has selected Wayne Baker to be its candidate in Perth–Wellington.
Wellington North exploring option of hybrid council meetings
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here is looking toward eventually conducting meetings in a hybrid format. At a meeting on Aug. 23, council received a report from township staff outlining the township’s ability to host hybrid in-person/virtual meetings.
Aberfoyle Agricultural Society to host agricultural day
ABERFOYLE – The Aberfoyle Agricultural Society will be hosting an agricultural day on Sept. 11 at the Puslinch Community Centre grounds.
Palmerston Marlins dedicate U19 softball game to Dean Fischer
PALMERSTON – Emotions were running high on a beautiful night at the Barb Wright Ball Diamond in Palmerston on Aug. 19. A game between two of the Palmerston Marlins U19 softball teams was dedicated to Dean Fischer, a longtime parent and volunteer with the program who has been battling brain cancer.
Local hockey star participates in U18 Team Canada camp
ARTHUR – Local hockey star Sydney Healey has been achieving one milestone after another on the ice. She recently participated in a Team Canada U18 hockey camp in Calgary, to which just 46 players from across the country received an invitation.
Puslinch to resurface part of Concession 7
PUSLINCH – Part of Concession 7 here will soon be paved.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrates grand opening
Grand Opening – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop celebrated its grand opening at its new location…
County’s Green Legacy Program continues to thrive despite pandemic challenges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite having to endure major pandemic-related disruptions over the past 17 months, the county’s Green Legacy Program has continued to deliver.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival voted Wellington North’s top cultural asset
WELLINGTON NORTH – A community survey has concluded the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is considered to be Wellington North’s top tangible cultural asset.