PUSLINCH – The sudden closure of the Paddock Bridge last May is wreaking havoc on Puslinch roads, causing council here to worry the township won’t be properly compensated by Wellington County.
Puslinch council approves budget; taxes to increase by 4.1%
PUSLINCH – If Puslinch residents don’t like the 4.1 per cent tax increase for 2024 approved by council on Feb. 7, well, it could have been worse.
Council hands out almost $160,000 to community groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington received 41 applications from community organizations seeking a total $288,186 from the municipality’s Community Impact Grant program.
Elora House seeking participants, volunteers for ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser
ELORA – It doesn’t matter what the actual temperature is. Feb. 24 is the “Coldest Night of the Year” across the country and for those brave enough – or passionate enough – to walk for a cause, this is the night to do it.
Future Highway 6 bypass route beside Pierpoint Park is off the table
FERGUS – Centre Wellington council has said, in no uncertain terms, that the Pierpoint Flyfishing and Nature Preserve should be protected and a Highway 6 truck bypass route alongside the site should no longer be considered.
Growth dominates discussion at Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s breakfast event
ELORA – Last year when Mayor Shawn Watters spoke to the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce, he was new to the job and could only speak about his vision for the future. This time he shared some numbers and accomplishments with the crowd that gathered at GrandWay Events Centre on Jan. 31.
Polar bear run raises funds for local church
ELORA – Grace Christian Fellowship hopes to send 16 people – 10 youth and six adults – to Panama in March and held a polar bear run/walk on Jan. 27 as a fundraiser.
Francis Lane in Elora to become pedestrian walkway
ELORA – Kristy Hillis and Don Kogan are continuing with their plan to beautify downtown Elora. On Jan. 29, Centre Wellington council agreed to sell Francis Lane to Kat Florence Corp. Ltd., Hillis’ business, for $160,000 to create a pedestrian walkway.
Council directs staff to explore childcare centre in Belwood
ELORA – Mayor Shawn Watters worked hard at the Jan. 29 council meeting to convince his fellow councillors to approve his motion. Watters wanted to direct township staff to collect information and identify the needs and challenges of establishing a childcare centre in Belwood.
Council declares park surplus, opens door for new Catholic high school in Fergus
FERGUS – Centre Wellington council voted on Jan. 29 to declare Strathallan Park surplus property and sell it to the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) to facilitate construction of a new school.
Dr. Tenenbaum talks to parents about vaping
GUELPH – With the well-being of children and youth part of its strategic plan, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) held a virtual information session for parents and guardians on vaping.
Noah Irvine ‘Learning to Live’ after death of his parents
GUELPH – After a letter-writing campaign in 2017 calling for a national suicide prevention strategy, Noah Irvine turned his attention to writing a book.
Township to consider selling Strathallan Park to Catholic school board
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here will decide on Monday whether to declare Strathallan Park as surplus property and sell it to the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).
Over 10,000 students face suspension if immunization records aren’t updated
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More than 10,000 students in Wellington County, Dufferin County and Guelph don’t have up-to-date immunization records and are running the risk of being suspended from school.
Ron Wilkin Jewellers robbed overnight
FERGUS – Early on Jan. 21, someone threw an object through the front windows of Ron Wilkin Jewellers, on St. Andrew Street West in downtown Fergus, breaking the glass and making off with some of the jewelry on display in the window.