ERIN – Town council has voted to adopt a plan to regulate and manage short-term rentals in Erin.
Breadalbane giant retires from post after two decades
FERGUS – After nearly 20 years of standing guard in downtown Fergus, the “Breadalbane Giant” has finally retired from his post.
Erin branch to celebrate Legion Week
ERIN – The Erin Legion is hosting a breakfast to kick off Legion Week on Sept. 21.
Council updates town record classification, retention schedule
ERIN – It’s out with the old and in with the new, as the Town of Erin discards its old record retention schedule in favour of a new and more structured system
Puslinch barn destroyed by fire
PUSLINCH – No one was injured in a blaze on Gore Road in Puslinch on Sunday after a 100-year-old barn caught fire.
Erin to host Shamrock Talks series highlighting town’s history
ERIN – The Town of Erin is set to host a new speaker series this fall entitled Shamrock Talks.
KidsAbility launches new screening model for pediatric therapy
FERGUS – Families in Wellington County are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with Kidsability’s new group screening model, which helps children access pediatric therapy faster, easing the burden of long waitlists.
Council voices opposition to land severance for second time
BRUCEDALE – A land severance request that was turned down by council last year returned to the table this week, only to be rejected a second time.
Victorian aesthetic meets sci-fi at Fergus steampunk festival
Festival fun – The annual Fergus Cogs and Clockwork Steampunk Festival took place Sept. 6 as steampunk enthusiasts and curious onlookers filled Fergus’ downtown strip. The event featured over 50 vendors selling various wares including crafts, clothing and unique art pieces.
‘Gourd’ times to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair
GRAND VALLEY – “Gourd” times are sure to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair.
Folklore Junction releases debut album
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local band Folklore Junction has released their debut album, Not This Time.
GRCA opens new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) hosted a well attended open house last week to celebrate the completion of the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC).
Gender-based violence calls on the rise: Women in Crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Gender-based violence calls are on the rise in the county, but with so many discrepancies in data, the cause is hard to pinpoint.
New commercial plaza coming to Erin
ERIN – The plaza will be located at Wellington Road 124 and MacLachlan Road in Erin. It will include a total of 12 commercial spaces.
Annual car show draws tons of visitors to county museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its 49th annual classic car show on Aug. 24 from 1 to 4pm.