ELORA – Cachet Developments wants to build a 286-unit residential housing development at the corner of Irvine and Woolwich streets in Salem on what may be the last developable land in Salem/Elora.
Save Our Water story featured in Jaffee book
ELORA – Local initiatives to save and protect drinking water in Centre Wellington and the City of Guelph are outlined in a new book by an American professor.
Fergus boy collects 165 pounds of pop can tabs to help little girl get a wheelchair
FERGUS – It came as an out-of-the-blue request when Zander Renouf told his parents he wanted to collect pop can tabs to help someone get a wheelchair. But when your child wants to do a good deed, you want to comply, said his father Steve Renouf.
Staff highlights capital projects ahead of budget deliberations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There are plenty of capital projects needed in the township and staff sought direction from council at its committee of the whole meeting on Oct. 16 to include them, or not, as they work on the 2024 draft capital budget.
Council grants haulage extension to Dufferin Aggregates – with conditions
PUSLINCH – Council here has approved a request by Dufferin Aggregates to extend its hours and months of operation – but with some conditions.
Council wants more public consultation; turns St. David Street proposal back to staff
FERGUS – Centre Wellington council sent an application for a five-storey mixed use building on St. David Street North back to the drawing board at its Oct. 16 committee of the whole meeting.
Township to begin 40km/h neighbourhood pilot project
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With speeding being a common complaint throughout Centre Wellington, township staff are proposing to run a pilot program next year, setting a 40 km/hr speed limit in an urban neighbourhood in the township.
Habitat for Humanity partners with Guelph Rotary to bring solar energy to Guelph build project
GUELPH – They can’t solve all the world’s problems, but through a new partnership, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington and the Rotary Club of Guelph are taking on affordable housing and climate change.
Habitat for Humanity partners with Guelph Rotary to bring solar energy to Guelph project
GUELPH – They can’t solve all the world’s problems, but through a new partnership, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington and the Rotary Club of Guelph are taking on affordable housing and climate change.
Council endorses pedestrian crossing as part of St. David Street North project
FERGUS – St. David Street North in Fergus, which is also Highway 6, will see a controlled pedestrian crossing installed at St. George Street as part of the street reconstruction that begins next spring.
Firefighters respond to fire at Jefferson Elora plant
ELORA – Elora and Fergus firefighters responded to a fire call at the Jefferson Elora plant on Oct. 2 to find lots of smoke but no fire inside the building. However, there had been a fire in the mechanical room and all employees were safely evacuated for a few hours.
Adventure abounds at Elora Adventure Film Festival
ELORA – There’s a new film festival coming to Elora and founder Ian Evans hopes it will appeal to film buffs, adventure lovers, and those who find a brief lull in their calendars between Monster Month and holiday shopping. The Elora Adventure Film Festival will make its debut Nov. 3 to 5
Facing $3-million deficit, Community Living intends to close day programs, lay off staff
GUELPH – Community Living Guelph Wellington is facing a $3million deficit and plans to close some of its day programs and lay off staff if the province doesn’t provide an infusion of cash.
Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners are garden learners, resource for community, social club – all rolled into one
GUELPH – For passionate gardeners who also love learning and passing that knowledge along to others, the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners might be for you.
Pies, pints and now pizza can help end polio
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora will be part of Rotary International’s initiative in October to eradicate polio worldwide.