FERGUS – The Storybrook ice rink, located at Kirvan Park, is on the hunt for community volunteers to help maintain the ice this winter.
Young author releases second novel in series
FERGUS – Grandma and granddaughter duo, Jo Pearsall and Brynn Law, have released their second novel To the Moon and Back.
Erin council passes budget with 3.8% tax hike
ERIN – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but town council here has approved the 2026 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.8 per cent – up from the 2.5% originally proposed.
Elora couple publishes childrens book
ELORA – Susan and Gerald Benham of Elora have published their first children’s book, The Adventures of Cody Cowlick and the Twin Rockets.
Over 2,000 people participate in older adult needs survey
GUELPH – An older adult needs survey, conducted by the Guelph Wellington Senior’s Association, offers a glimpse into the lives and needs of older adults in Guelph and Wellington County.
Town of Erin completes first Transportation Master Plan
ERIN – Town council here has completed the town’s first ever standalone Transportation Master Plan.
County food banks seek donations to meet growing need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rising cost of living, compounded by annual holiday expectations, has left many county residents struggling to make ends meet.
Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 2.7% tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – Gyelph/Eramosa council has passed the municipality’s 2026 budget, which will include a 2.71 per cent tax rate increase for 2026.
Erin draft budget proposes 2.5% tax increase
ERIN – Town staff presented the 2026 draft budget to Erin council on Nov. 27. It includes a proposed 2.5% tax increase to cover total operating expenses of $10.5 million and capital expenditures close to $9 million.
Erin staff can now issue conditional building permits
ERIN – Council voted unanimously in favour of allowing town staff to issue conditional building permits prior to receiving a full building permit.
Rockwood to welcome 33rd parade Dec. 11
ROCKWOOD – The 33rd Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights is slated for Dec. 11.
Fergus author’s poetry collection tops Amazon’s best-seller list
FERGUS – Excerpts From My Journal by Fergus author Sarai Nichole, or as her friends know her, Sarai Tocher, has become an Amazon number-one best seller.
Guelph/Eramosa acquiring new tractor
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded the purchase of a new compact tractor to DeBoer’s Equipment in Salem.
Residents, councillors clash on rural severance transfer, cut-off date
ERIN – The council chamber here was the centre of a brewing conflict recently, as councillors, residents and county planners clashed over a proposed growth-management policy that would see 120 rural severances reallocated from Erin to Puslinch.
Erin council approves 3% water rate increases
ERIN – Town council here has approved annual water rate increases of 3 per cent from 2026 to 2030, then 5% per year until 2034.