GUELPH - Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (WIC) has received funding from the province to tackle human trafficking and its effects on victims.
Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for Awards of Excellence gala
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out the call for nominations for this year’s Awards of Excellence.
Firefighter airlifted to hospital now recovering at home
ELORA – The Centre Wellington firefighter who was airlifted to a hospital in Hamilton last week, was released from hospital the same day and it appears he will make a full recovery. The fate of the rescue vehicle remains up in the air, however.
Residents line Elora street to pay tribute to late businessman Merlen Kropf
ELORA – On Jan. 28 members of the community lined the sidewalk outside the Geddes Street Market to pay tribute to Merlen Kropf, who died on Jan. 19 at age 88.
Linton’s chamber of commerce address a stump speech or swan song?
ELORA – Although it sounded a bit like a campaign speech, Mayor Kelly Linton says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll run again in the October municipal election. “I haven’t made a decision on that,” he said.
New free program at Elora Centre for the Arts aims to empower youth
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brother Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) is not only colouring outside the lines; it is thinking “Beyond the Box”.
High school student asks adults to take the kindness pledge
FERGUS – There’s nothing random about being kind, says Abby Graham. It takes education, thoughtful action and, for the Grade 12 student at Centre Wellington District High School, she hopes it will also involve signing a pledge.
Puslinch council takes close look at Aberfoyle traffic, lobbies county to consider people as it widens roads
PUSLINCH – The recurring theme during Puslinch council’s Jan. 19 meeting was making Aberfoyle a safe, walkable, liveable community and a quaint shopping destination for visitors.
Elora builder voids contracts; 32 buyers left without a home
ELORA – Gemini Homes Inc. has voided the contracts of 32 purchasers of homes in the South River development in Elora, leaving many scrambling for accommodation and almost all wondering how they will ever get into the housing market now.
Early morning fire destroys shop near Puslinch Lake
PUSLINCH – No trailers were damaged or people injured, but a fire at McClintock Trailer Resort on Puslinch Lake destroyed a maintenance shed in the early hours of Jan. 21.
Looking for a free lunch? Look no further than Bungalow 55 Community Luncheon
ELORA – There aren’t too many places you can get a free lunch these days, but in Elora there’s an organization that’s feeding 30 or 40 people twice a month.
26th Scouts’ virtual craft fair into its second year online
GUELPH – The 26th Scouts, in the Kortright Hills neighbourhood in Guelph, are hosting another series of online craft fairs as they hope to send some scouts to Holland for a Scouting Jamboree in 2023.
Coldest Night of the Year charity walk to benefit Elora House this year
ELORA – They can’t predict what the weather will be on Feb. 26 but for those who participate, it will be the Coldest Night of the Year.
Schneider International selling Puslinch location as it closes Canadian operations
PUSLINCH - Schneider International is closing its Canadian operations including the location on Brock Road in Puslinch. The company says trucks and equipment will transfer to the U.S. network and the Puslinch property will go up for sale this month.
Puslinch eyeing 3.8% tax increase in 2022; blended increase of 2%
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council approved a four per cent cost of living increase for staff in 2022 at its Jan. 13 meeting. And that changed the frame of discussion for the rest of the meeting as council looked for other places to shave dollars from the draft 2022 budget.