FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.
Ninety-nine opioid deaths in Waterloo, Guelph and Wellington County in 2021
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There were 99 opioid-related deaths in Waterloo, Guelph and Wellington County in 2021 – an increase in numbers Kristin Kerr, executive director of Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, calls “dramatic.”
Who cares? These folks do and they show it hundreds of ways
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Designed as a quick and easy fundraiser combined with some social time, it’s rather astounding that three 100 Men/Women Who Care organizations in Wellington County have continued to meet and make donations during the pandemic.
Outdoor skating popular at Optimist Recreation Centre in Puslinch
Public skate – With little else to do because of COVID-19 restrictions, skating was very…
Taking to the hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Ready for take off – Members of the McNicol family of Fergus – Declan, 8, Keagan, 6, and…
Bryan’s Auctions issues business-to-business challenge to donate to local charities
PUSLINCH – Ken Lillycrop is encouraging businesses that are able, to donate to local charities.
Gorge Cinema is saved, will be restored
ELORA – It looks like the Gorge Cinema has been saved. And so has the building that houses it. The new owner says it’s her intention to restore the exterior to its original state and have a small boutique hotel and the Gorge Cinema inside.
Staffing a struggle but local hospitals keeping up as Omicron spreads in community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Administrators are managing to cover shifts at the three hospitals in Wellington County, but they are keeping a watchful eye on case numbers in the community and bracing for more challenges ahead.
Jim Black making waves in Elora
ELORA - Jim Black is kind of a superstar in these parts and for an 89-year-old in a wheelchair, he can sure attract a crowd.
Centre Wellington’s new CAO following in his father’s footsteps
ELORA – After years of following in his father's footsteps, Dan Wilson will be stepping into his dad’s boots when he officially becomes CAO of Centre Wellington in January.
Centre Wellington council approves 2.16% increase in taxes in 2022
ELORA – Centre Wellington taxpayers will see a 2.16 per cent increase in the township portion of their property tax bill next year.
Mandatory vaccination policy for staff will remain in Centre Wellington
ELORA – The vaccination mandate for Centre Wellington Township staff will remain in place. Council voted 4-3 on Dec. 20 to oppose a motion by councillor Steven VanLeeuwen to remove a policy that states new or rehired staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work for the township.
Two new roads added to prohibited truck routes in Puslinch Township
USLINCH – There will be increased OPP enforcement when ‘No Heavy Trucks’ signs go up along portions of Watson Road and MacPherson’s Lane in Puslinch next week.
Lots of smoke but no fire after 911 call in Fergus
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Fire Department is reminding people not to leave unattended pots on the stove after a 911 call on Dec. 15.
Overnight fire destroys newly constructed garage in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – A newly constructed garage was destroyed in a fire that started around 11pm on Dec. 15 and saw the Puslinch fire department working into the wee hours of the morning.