ELORA - Jefferson Elora Community Centre holds its grand re-opening on Jan. 5. “Recreation centres are at the centre of healthy communities, especially rural communities,” said Senator Rob Black.
‘Puslinch by Design’: county, township to study employment lands in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – While other municipalities in Wellington County are planning for more housing and possibly expanding their urban boundaries, Puslinch Township hopes to add more industry to its tax base.
Watters reflects on first year in office for all-new mayor, council
ELORA – Centre Wellington Mayor Shawn Watters sat down with the Advertiser to talk about his first year in office, the first year of the all-new council, and the task at hand for the council he says will be known as the “planning council.”
Centre Wellington to conduct study of short-term rentals
ELORA – Considering the growing popularity of Airbnb and similar websites, and faced with a shortage of housing in the township, Centre Wellington council is concerned that accommodations for tourists are taking precedence over accommodations for residents.
Staff taking ‘global’ look at Highway 6 through Fergus
FERGUS – With so much development planned in Fergus along Highway 6, Centre Wellington staff hope to engage with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to discuss road improvements in conjunction with future development plans.
Council approves another development on St. David Street North in Fergus
FERGUS – Council here approved a development application for 820 St. David St. N. (Highway 6) at its Dec. 18 meeting, but not without some reservations.
Council approves designation of Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve as a cultural heritage landscape
FERGUS – The Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve was declared a cultural heritage landscape by Centre Wellington council at its Dec. 18 meeting and is now protected by bylaw.
Integrity commissioner rules Watters, Jefferson not in conflict of interest
ELORA – Neither Mayor Shawn Watters nor councillor Kim Jefferson breached the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act nor council’s Code of Conduct when they voted on Centre Wellington’s proposed termite management program in the fall.
Centre Wellington named most generous city by CanadaHelps
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This township has been crowned “Canada’s most generous city” by CanadaHelps, a one-stop shop for Canadians to donate and fundraise online for any registered Canadian charity.
Taxes to rise 7.4% in Centre Wellington
ELORA – Centre Wellington ratepayers are looking at a 7.4% increase on the township portion of their property tax bill in 2024. That adds $98.70 to the annual tax bill on an average home in the township.
Puslinch council eyes 4.9% tax increase in 2024
PUSLINCH – By shifting some funds from reserves to the operating budget, council managed to reduce the proposed $23,354 base budget increase to $16,854, resulting in a 4.89% increase to taxpayers.
Mercer: COVID-19 numbers are rising
GUELPH – COVID-19 is circulating in the community and the proof is in the wastewater, says the Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Puslinch council approves $16,000 in community grants
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillors have voiced regret about their decision to reduce the budgeted amount for 2024 community grants.
Puslinch council lets OPP know traffic, speeding concerns
PUSLINCH – Councillors here had a face-to-face conversation with OPP brass on Nov. 29, during which they hammered home concerns about speeding, speed limits, and the need for more traffic enforcement in the township.
Vaping more dangerous than smoking – and youth particularly at risk: public health
GUELPH – Vaping is becoming a greater concern than smoking among youth for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials.