GUELPH – Wellington County handed out two awards at its Feb. 27 council meeting, recognizing the contributions of two individuals to economic development in the county.
Kat Florence opens fund, reporting tool to help victims of online bullying
ELORA – After vowing to go after Facebook commenters who have defamed or libelled the business, its owners and their family, Kat Florence Canada has started a fund to help others in the same boat.
Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority.
Tobogganing back on at three hills in Fergus/Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Tobogganing is back on at Foote Park and Southridge Park in Elora, but there are still limitations at hills at Ferrier Park in Fergus.
Last mayor of Fergus, community-builder Jim Gibbons dies at age 93
FERGUS – He wasn’t quite the founding father of Fergus, but Jim Gibbons has a long history in the town and played a vital role in its growth and prosperity. His death, on Feb 15 at a Hamilton hospital, leaves a wake of sadness, but also a sense of pride and privilege from those who knew him.
Puslinch council approves budget, 4.1% tax increase
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch residents will see a 4.1 per cent increase on the township portion of their property tax bill after council approved the 2025 budget at its Feb. 20 meeting.
Puslinch vows to buy Canadian
PUSLINCH – In the face of looming U.S. tariffs, Puslinch council has agreed to prioritize buying Canadian.
Puslinch Township vows to buy Canadian
PUSLINCH – In the face of looming U.S. tariffs, Puslinch council has agreed to prioritize buying Canadian.
Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate
ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates square off in first debate
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Six of the seven candidates vying for a seat in Wellington-Halton Hills in the upcoming provincial election took part in a virtual debate on Feb. 18 that was hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture. The focus was on farming.
Public gets glimpse of what Belwood Hall could look like
BELWOOD – Belwood Hall could have a glass enclosed vestibule, new floors and lighting, an updated kitchenette and more storage. But what it definitely will have are accessible washrooms and entrances.
Kat Florence withdrawing financial support for Elora projects; going after online bullies instead
ELORA – Don Kogen has had enough of the online hate that’s been levelled against him, his wife Kristy Hillis and their company Kat Florence Canada. So they're going after the haters.
Take hope – Seedy Saturday is coming March 15, a sure sign that spring is not far away
ABOYNE – The snow may be deep but hopes for spring can still be high as the horticultural societies of Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District are preparing for the sixth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday.
Public health keeping eye on five reportable diseases on the rise
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is keeping an eye on five reportable diseases that showed a marked increase in 2024. The board of health received a report on Feb. 5 from manager of infectious diseases Lilliana Marinko.
Three of four bridges to be replaced, but not for a few more years
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here approved the replacement of three bridges and removal of a fourth at its Feb. 10 meeting. The bridges, located in southern Centre Wellington, have been a controversial topic for local residents and farmers.