ROCKWOOD – After several attempts to secure expansion funding, Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School in Rockwood is getting a $2.5-million addition to replace portables and accommodate 72 students at the growing school.
Firefighters respond to fire behind Elora Brewing Company
ELORA – Elora and Fergus firefighters responded to a fire call in the alley behind the Elora Brewing Company at 107 Geddes St. at around 4:30am on Jan. 7.
Ted Arnott honoured by Council of State Governments
FERGUS – Ted Arnott might have retired from public life, but the awards for his years of public service keep rolling in. The former MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills and Speaker of the Ontario Legislature received an award from the Council of State Governments at a conference in Chicago on Dec. 19.
Elora, Fergus curling clubs revive old rivalry at ‘Piss Pot Bonspiel’
ELORA – The Elora Curling Club is resurrecting a decades-old tradition – and possibly re-sparking a long-standing rivalry between the Fergus and Elora clubs. On Jan. 17, the two clubs will duke it out at the Piss Pot Bonspiel.
Paid parking on pause in downtown Elora
ELORA – The township has put a pause on paid parking in downtown Elora due to “weather-related challenges” it states on its Facebook page.
White Wolf remains silent on plans for Aberfoyle, Hillsburgh wells
ABERFOYLE – White Wolf Inc. held its first stakeholder meeting since taking over the wells in Aberfoyle and Hillsburgh from Blue Triton Canada.
Centre Wellington ranks top 10 in Culture Days communities in country for third year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – For the third consecutive year, Centre Wellington’s Culture Days placed among the top 10 participating communities nationally.
Puslinch Township to purchase recreational land; silent on details
ABERFOYLE – It appears Puslinch Township is planning to purchase property to be used for recreational purposes.
Local musician hopes Listen Up Elora series will catch on
ELORA – Listen up Elora.
‘Fire’ at wastewater treatment plant turns out to be mechanical issue
ELORA – Fergus and Elora firefighters were called to a fire at the wastewater treatment plant at 6510 Wellington Road 7 just before 1am on Dec. 21.
Puslinch council hands out more than $21,000 to community groups
ABERFOYLE – Every group that asked for a township grant in 2026 is receiving one.
Puslinch Township eyes 3.8% tax increase
ABERFOYLE – Residents of Puslinch could be looking at a 3.82 per cent increase in the township portion of their tax bill, which amounts to an extra $51 per year.
Not heard by local council? Township hopes to fix that with engagement charter, strategy
ELORA – In an effort to be inclusive, transparent and build trust in local government, the township has embarked on developing a community engagement charter and strategy.
Centre Wellington council grapples with implications of strong mayor powers
ELORA – Centre Wellington council learned a little more about “strong mayor powers” and what it will mean for process and procedure in the coming year.
Arkells, Dallas Smith headlining Meadows Music Festival
FERGUS – Arkells and Dallas Smith are the headliners for Meadows Music Festival in Fergus on May 29 and 30 and in making the announcement on Dec. 16, organizer Collin McKinnon crossed two things off his bucket list.