CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grassroots Response, based in Waterloo Region, has opened a new guest house just outside of Elora.
Feds scrap plan to tax carbon tax rebate for small businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Less than 24 hours after the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) announced the federal government’s plan to tax the carbon tax rebate for small businesses on Nov. 12, finance minister Chrystia Freeland took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the government’s rever
Holstein’s annual non-motorized parade returns for 31st year
HOLSTEIN – The streets of Holstein are set to come alive with the sights and sounds of a truly unique holiday tradition Dec. 14 as the beloved non-motorized Santa Claus parade returns for its 31st year.
Lions Club, Reliable Ford offering 26th Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is back again this year with its 26th Christmas Gift Card drive in support of the Centre Wellington Foodbank.
Local food banks report increased demand as holidays approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent data from Feed Ontario shows the number of people visiting food banks across the province doubled between 2019 and 2023.
Canada Post strike continues as weekend negotiations yield ‘limited progress’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, as weekend negotiations yielded ‘limited progress’.
Co-operators named one of Canada’s top 100 employers
GUELPH – Co-operators was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada on Nov. 15.
Mermaid in Elora to celebrate 30 years
ELORA – The Mermaid in Elora is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary on Dec. 2 from 4 to 8pm.
Canada Post strike continues as sides remain ‘really far apart’
FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."
Age is just a number; combating age bias, discrimination, stereotypes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Too old for that” is a phrase heard both from and about older adults. A phrase that limits a person’s abilities based on age.
Santa to join Grand Valley parade
GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade.
Local alpacas embrace city life as Royal Winter Fair ambassadors
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pair of alpacas from All In Alpacas were selected as this year’s Royal Winter Fair ambassadors and in turn embarked on a journey no other alpaca has been on.
County museum welcomes fourth annual Christmas market
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to host its fourth annual Christmas market Nov. 29 and 30.
Harriston Santa Clause parade returns
HARRISTON – Santa is set to hit the streets of Harriston once again on Nov. 23.
Beaded poppy workshop with Indigenous artist Nov. 9, 10
GUELPH – Naomi Smith, from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation in Neyaashiinimiing, is leading a two-day beaded poppy workshop on Nov. 9 and 10.