FERGUS – While the locations, cultures and weapons of war have changed since the First World War, the courage of soldiers has remained the same, said Bob Stubbings, historian for the Fergus Legion Branch 275.
Asset management dominates Puslinch’s proposed capital budget
ABERFOYLE – The soon-to-launch asset management system is writ large throughout Puslinch Township’s 2026 proposed capital budget. Staff presented the draft budget to council on Oct. 22.
Centre Wellington to use telephone, online voting in 2026
ELORA – Centre Wellington will use telephone and internet voting in the municipal election next October.
Council doubles Belwood Hall renovation budget; cost exceeds $1.8 million
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has agreed to top up the budget for the Belwood Hall renovation to the tune of $980,000. The previously approved budget was $890,600, bringing the new price tag to $1.87 million.
Township open house covers transit, tourist tax and $2.8-million payment from OLG
FERGUS – For those who came out – and there were more than 100 – the township open house on Oct. 21 provided an opportunity to learn about current initiatives and to weigh in on future projects.
The nightmare before Christmas: how to light the Elora Green Space
ELORA – The Christmas lights in downtown Elora may be a little dimmer this year, as council voted not to take $12,000 from the general capital reserve to install white lights in the Elora Green Space.
Elora Adventure Film Festival returns with new venue, three speakers, 22 films
ELORA – The Elora Adventure Film Festival is growing, tickets are selling fast, and now that Ian Evans has a team behind him, he couldn’t be happier.
New to You holding art auction Oct. 21 to Nov. 1
FERGUS – The New to You charity thrift store is holding an auction of fine art and patrons have just two weeks to make their bids. The auction opened Oct. 21 and it closes Nov. 1.
Work at new Fergus operations centre starting to take shape
FERGUS – Lots of work has been accomplished at 965 Gartshore St., Centre Wellington council heard at its Oct. 14 meeting. And if things continue as planned, township staff will start moving into the new operations centre next autumn.
Arnott wins lifetime achievement award from Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
FERGUS – Former Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott has received a lifetime achievement award from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).
Centre Wellington council endorses Schreiner/Brady bill
ELORA – Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner and Haldimand–Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady were preaching to the choir as they delegated to Centre Wellington council on Oct. 14.
Hair with Care raises $4,000 for Heart and Stroke Foundation
FERGUS – On Oct. 17 Carrie Anne Kierstead handed a giant cheque worth $4,000 to Sara Felske, senior fundraising and relationship manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation West Region.
Puslinch council hopes speed cameras can stay
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillors hope Premier Doug Ford will reconsider his stated intention to scrap automated speed enforcement cameras in the province because the program is working here, they say.
No objections to residential development at Puslinch public meeting
PUSLINCH – Now that the county has approved an official plan amendment request, parties involved with Phase 2 of the Audrey Meadows development hope to move the project forward with the township.
Centre Wellington exploring feasibility of public transit service
ELORA – Centre Wellington is embarking on a study to discover when, where and how to start a public transit service in the township.