ELORA – Community members and activists gathered at MacDonald Square in Elora on Aug. 23 to voice their opposition to the province’s Bill 5, dubbed the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act.
Councillor concerned about ‘nightmare’ parking in new Rockwood subdivision
BRUCEDALE – A Guelph/Eramosa councillor is concerned about potential parking problems at the new Bonarrow subdivision in Rockwood, located off Wellington Road 27.
Canadian youth facing difficulties in the job market, local youth also feeling the burn
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local youth are feeling the pressure without available entry-level jobs amid a nation-wide decline in youth unemployment.
Arthur teens start business after struggling to find work
ARTHUR – After a relentless hunt for jobs left them empty handed, sisters Desi and Siera Vanleeuwen took matters into their own hands, starting Bob’s Backyard, a liquidation business, on their family property.
Fergus author brings home gold for latest novel
FERGUS – Tucked along the lush green banks of the Grand River in Fergus, author Sonia Day lounges on her back porch quietly reflecting on not only her latest novel, but her lifelong writing career.
Guelph/Eramosa council grants support for Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has voted unanimously to provide support and supplies to the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival next month.
Guelph/Eramosa council approves James Seeley’s appointment to GRCA board
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has appointed Puslinch Mayor James Seeley as the township’s representative on the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board.
Guelph/Eramosa to vote by mail in 2026 municipal election
BRUCEDALE – The municipal election on Oct. 26, 2026, will see Guelph/Eramosa residents vote by mail after council endorsed the method on Aug. 11.
Guelph/Eramosa updates public notice bylaw
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved changes to the township’s public notice bylaw.
Garage a ‘total loss’: deputy fire chief
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Fire Department responded to a garage fire on Wellington Road 124 between Jones Baseline and Watson Road North on July 29.
Bachelor donkey on the lookout for a ‘good, wholesome Jenny’
ERIN – Wellington County’s most eligible bachelor, Hank the donkey, captured hearts this past week after his search for love went public.
Coscorp, Mattamy subdivisions moving forward; public concerns addressed
ERIN – Coscorp Homes and Mattamy Homes Limited have been given the green light by council to proceed with their connected subdivisions after addressing public and council concerns.
Erin councillor concerned about economy, environment
ERIN – Town councillor Bridget Ryan garnered unanimous support for three notices of motion dealing with the tricky relationship between the economy and environment.
Erin council approves $5.8 million in spending for local projects
ERIN – Council has approved $5.83 million in spending for two local projects at its July 24 meeting.
James Seeley appointed to GRCA board of directors
ERIN – Puslinch Mayor James Seeley, has been appointed as the Town of Erin’s representative on the Grand River Conservation Authority board of directors. On June 20 of this year town staff received word from the Township of Puslinch notifying them of Mayor Chris White’s anticipated resignation from