ELORA – She’s a sewer, a quilter, a teacher, a seller of fabric from South Africa, but only recently has Céleste Compion started thinking of herself as an artist. And it’s only come to that because of other people calling her one.
Council approves proposal for outdoor stage at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts recently completed neighbourhood engagement and sound studies for a new stage on its grounds, and with a stamp of approval from Centre Wellington council, it can now get going on the project.
Rosemary Skulling wins $107,000 jackpot in Catch the Ace
FERGUS – Rosemary Skulling has it made in spades.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – Nothing says summer like a classic car and to take advantage of the last breath of summer, the Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show.
Termites will get their marching orders as Centre Wellington begins termite management program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Balson Preventative Solutions Inc. will provide termite control services in the township and the company plans on commencing work this fall.
Big Brother Big Sisters Centre Wellington has a new executive director
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) has a new executive director.
Guelph Junction Railway removes old railway ties
Piles of ties – Guelph Junction Railway has begun collecting old railway ties from alongside…
Council approves partial demolition of Walser ruins
ELORA – Elora South Inc. can proceed with its plan to demolish parts of the Walser ruins in its plan to restore the building and make it a retail store and restaurant.
Council reverses decision on support letter for new hospice
ELORA – Centre Wellington council reversed a previous decision at its Aug. 22 meeting, voting in favour of addressing a letter of support to the Ministry of Health for a new hospice in Wellington County.
Residents: not enough public consultation on plan to improve Boreham Park in Arkell
ARKELL – Several residents in Arkell are upset that Puslinch council has approved an improvement plan for Boreham Park, claiming decisions were made without input from residents.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show on Aug. 28 from 1 to 4pm.
Tractor pulls to make full comeback at Aberfoyle Fall Fair
After almost two years, the fair is returning to its regular schedule of live events – and that includes the popular tractor pull events.
Mount Forest Sidewalk Saturday event a success
Main Street North in Mount Forest was closed on Aug. 13 for a special event hosted by the local…
Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire on the 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games a resounding success
FERGUS – The first in-person Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games since the pandemic was a resounding success, organizers say.