FERGUS – A crumbling historic building surrounded by a new subdivision will get heritage designation and perhaps will become a doctor’s office, a community hall or some other public use.
Slides, swings, shade, rubber chips: 7-year-old rates 50 playgrounds over summer
FERGUS – It was a tall order for Ryley Waite to visit 50 parks with playgrounds over the summer, rate them, and post his ratings on Instagram.
BT Corner makeover is complete
FERGUS – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society held a little celebration on Sept. 23 to mark the completion of the makeover of BT Corner.
Supporting solar project outside planning process ‘putting cart before horse’: council
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has rejected a request for a letter of support for a proposed solar farm, calling it a “cart before the horse” kind of request.
Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Ecclestone Financial Group playground
FERGUS – Centre Wellington’s mayor, councillors, senior staff and members of the Ecclestone family were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the new Ecclestone Financial Group Playground on Sept. 22.
They took to the street to ‘take back the night’
GUELPH – Make no mistake, Canada has a legal system, not a justice system, especially when it comes to gender-based violence, officials with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis say (GWWIC).
Township, community foundation strike deal with Aypa Power
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington will reap the benefits of having a battery energy storage facility in the township – to the tune of about $160,000 per year.
Water meter replacement will cost $2.8 million
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township will spend $2.8 million to replace 4,720 water meters at private homes in the township in 2026.
Centre Wellington’s ‘Canvas of Cultures’ on display during Culture Days
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Culture Days runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 throughout the country and in Centre Wellington, the theme is “Canvas of Cultures,” which is as broad and all-encompassing as it sounds.
Elora branch welcomes public to Legion Week
ELORA – This is the third year Canada is recognizing National Legion Week and this year it runs from Sept. 21 to 27.
Bungled clean-up worse than original oil spill: resident
SALEM – Shane Lambert is frustrated and concerned with how an oil spill on Sideroad 15 east of Salem was initially dealt with and the possible long-term effects.
Fear of needles? Public health can help
GUELPH – There are many reasons some people don’t want vaccinations, but if it’s fear of needles, public health has you covered.
Film exploring legacy of farmerette program to be screened in Alma
FERGUS – Jean Collier, 98, will be an honoured guest at the screening of 'We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes' on Sept. 27.
Farm drainage business proposed on agricultural land
ELORA – The property owner at 6949 Wellington Road 7, just south of Alma, is seeking a zoning change to allow a farming-related business to set up shop.
Pearle Hospitality begins restoration of Walser building
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality has begun restoration of the Walser building, the final piece in its eight-building heritage revitalization as part of the Elora Mill redevelopment.