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
Oil spill confirmed in Grand River in Fergus
FERGUS – An oil spill was discovered last week on the Grand River near the area of St. Andrew Street East and Gartshore Street.
Guelph/Eramosa hosting Warden’s Tree Planting event
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa plans to host this year’s Warden's Tree Planting event at Valentino Park in Rockwood.
Guelph/Eramosa council presents 2024 asset management plan one year late
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa is now compliant with provincial law after its 2024 asset manangement plan was at last presented to council a year over deadline.
Fergus author releases tell-all memoir
FERGUS – Local author Emily Quint has released a tell-all memoir entitled My Sunflower Soul.