WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has escalated its ongoing strike action.
Annual Fergus Santa Claus parade brought a festive spirit to town
Festive time - The weather was great for the annual Fergus Santa Claus parade, presented by the Lions, Optimist and Kinsmen Clubs of Fergus, on Dec. 7.
Minto Fire’s Palmerston station hosted the Palmerston Santa Claus parade
Palmerston parade - Spectators flocked to the Palmerston Santa Claus parade, hosted by Minto Fire’s Palmerston station, despite the cold temperatures in the evening on Dec. 7.
Council tentatively approves 2.7% tax hike, 2% capital levy increase
ELORA – In a 4-3 recorded vote, Centre Wellington council tentatively approved the 2020 budget, including a 2.7 per cent tax increase and a 2% dedicated capital levy increase.
Hospice holiday tree fundraiser
Remembrance - Volunteers were at the Elora Legion on Dec. 7 running the Tree of Remembrance fundraiser for Hospice Wellington.
Nexans celebrates significant safety milestone
I spend a lot of time writing about small businesses, but I would be remiss if I didn’t also…
It was a snowy night at the Mount Forest Santa Claus parade
Snowy parade – Santa Claus brought the snow with him to the Mount Forest Santa Claus parade…
Centre Wellington considers three funding requests
ELORA – Three organizations asked Centre Wellington for funding during 2020 budget deliberations.
Centre Wellington to hold spot for public meetings once a month
ELORA – Centre Wellington will set aside one day a month for public meetings next year.
Centre Wellington adopts new video surveillance policy
ELORA – Centre Wellington has a new video surveillance policy.
Centre Wellington youth hub first in county
ARISS – The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Centre Wellington youth hub is set to open at the end of January or beginning of February.
Elora bridges
It’s finally open! After what has seemed like years of construction and ripped up roads and…
Kara Shaw featured on first episode of new show Rhythms
FERGUS - Local musician Kara Shaw is going to be featured on a brand new television series called Rhythms, showcasing blind or partially sighted Canadian performers.
Township enters easement agreement with GRCA
ELORA – A fence will be going up along the new storm sewer outlet easement in Inverhaugh.
Strike to close all local public, Catholic schools on Dec. 4
GUELPH – All public and Catholic schools in Wellington County – both elementary and…