GUELPH – Torchlight Services turns 50 this year and that’s cause for celebration, says executive director Patty Coté-Duncanson. It’s also cause for reflection on the enormous changes that have occurred for the agency.
Sensational Elora preparing to ‘reset the future’
ELORA – Sensational Elora has almost completed a five-year strategic plan, thanks to a $26,000 federal grant from the Community Services Recovery Fund.
Elora youth raising funds for autoimmune disease research
ELORA – Nate Sutherland is attempting to do something many of us would think is impossible – run from Elora to Toronto in a single day. The 19-year-old is running to raise money for Mount Sinai Hospital’s research into autoimmune disease.
Arnott sticking to decision to ban keffiyeh in legislature
TORONTO – Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Ted Arnott will not be backing down on his decision to ban wearing the keffiyeh in the legislature.
CBM Aggregates applies for another gravel pit licence in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – CBM Aggregates has applied for another license for below water extraction in Puslinch.
Centre Wellington to take over administration of county parking tickets
ELORA – Centre Wellington will use Alpha Technology Systems Inc. to provide parking enforcement again this summer. And township staff will take over parking administration services for all of Wellington County.
Members of Fergus Phantoms heading to Special Olympics
FERGUS – Three members of the Fergus Phantoms swim team, and their coach, are heading to the Special Olympics provincial games in May as part of the South Central Ontario Team.
Feeding the Soul Community Lunch offers free meals
ELORA – It’s hard to get a free lunch these days, but in Elora it’s a tradition that’s been going strong since 2015.
Does Centre Wellington need a transit service?
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With a $50,000 carrot dangling in front of its nose, council has agreed to have staff apply for a grant to conduct a transit service study.
Council approves another development on Highway 6 in north Fergus
FERGUS – Another development has been approved on St. David Street (Highway 6) on the north edge of Fergus.
It’s finally time! Too early to plant outdoors, but seeds can be planted indoors now for lush gardens this summer
MOUNT FOREST – Just in time for planting, the Mount Forest Horticultural Society held a workshop at Canadian Tire on April 6 to offer tips and tricks for gardeners.
Council sees vision of South Fergus Secondary Plan
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council came away with a clearer picture of what the South Fergus development will look like and what it will be like to live there after a special committee of the whole meeting on April 15.
Puslinch firefighters attend three calls in one busy day
PUSLINCH – Puslinch firefighters had a heck of day on April 10, with three fire calls within four hours.
Puslinch will explore how to establish natural asset management plan
PUSLINCH – Councillor Sara Bailey wanted council to begin the process of identifying and including properties and features in the township’s natural asset management plan – something all municipalities in Ontario will soon be required to do.
Waddies Classic tournament to be followed by Practically Hip concert
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Organizers of the annual Waddies Classic are pulling out all the stops for this year’s event, to be held on May 25. There are more teams, more prize money, a new venue, and new this year, a live concert to wrap up the day.