FERGUS – It was like finding buried treasure when Ted Bednarski started renovating the lower unit at 220 Bridge St. here.
As it approaches third anniversary, Elora House could use your help
ELORA – Elora House has come a long way since its interrupted beginning back in March 2020. The facility, which helps women escaping sex trafficking to overcome their trauma, learn some life skills and re-integrate into society, was only open a few days before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Estill hopes to open $100-million ‘innovation community’ in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Jim Estill wants to open the Estill Innovation Community in Puslinch – a $100 million project - and he’s hoping council will be open to a new kind of planning process to move the project along.
McCarthy, Connon enjoy a few ‘Quiet Moments’ at Elora Gorge
ABOYNE – Famous for its beauty and inspiration, it comes as no surprise the Elora Gorge would be the subject of an art exhibition at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
ARU zoning bylaw gets first test in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – The newly-minted bylaw allowing alternate residential units (ARU) on properties in Guelph/Eramosa was put to the test at a public meeting on Dec. 19.
Peace on Earth theme of Alma Santa parade
Christmas parade – The Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade marked St. Nick’s final pre-Christmas trip though Wellington County on Dec. 18.
Repeat bylaw offenders in Guelph/Eramosa to be charged for staff time
BRUCEDALE – If bylaw officers have to revisit your home or business again and again because you are not in compliance with bylaws in Guelph/Eramosa, there will be a fee for that.
Wreaths at Elora cenotaph vandalized
ELORA – Jim Paterson just can’t quite fathom why someone would take the ribbons from the wreaths at the Elora cenotaph, but if it’s meant to be a political protest, it’s action misplaced, he said.
If it’s on your bucket list, Antarctica could be within your grasp
ELORA – If a visit to Antarctica is on your bucket list, 2023 might be the year to make the trek. Elora adventurer Ian Evans has a connection with a tour company that is offering reduced prices in January and February for a limited number of travellers.
Sensational Elora seeking new board, committee members
ELORA – Kirk McElwain said he felt a bit like Santa Claus on Dec. 14 as he and his colleagues handed out a cheque for $9,052 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank, and another for $957 to Centre Wellington Eats, a program at Centre Wellington and District High School.
United Way puts out red alert, needs $200,000 to meet fundraising goal
GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin's 2022 fundraising campaign fell short of its $2.7 million goal and that spells disaster for the 50 or so community benefit organizations that rely on United Way funding.
Public open house for Elora/Salem development cancelled
ELORA – The public open house slated for this evening has been cancelled due to bad weather.
Elora Mill named one of top 100 restaurants in Canada
ELORA – They must be doing something right to make the list of Canada’s top 100 restaurants, says Michael Anderson, restaurant director at the Elora Mill Restaurant.
Newly-elected Centre Wellington council gets down to business
ELORA – The newly-elected Centre Wellington council got down to some housekeeping items at its first regular council meeting on Dec. 13 And councillors proved to be conciliatory, complimentary, and eager to get going.
Agency that operates telephone support lines seeking financial help
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is hoping to raise enough funds to maintain some of the daily services it says are critical to the community.