ELORA – See a pothole? Notice a streetlight is out? Citizens can now report concerns and requests for service directly on the Centre Wellington website.
Township moves forward with plans for $5-million renovation at Elora arena
ELORA – While council set aside $1.3 million in the 2021 budget for repairs to the refrigeration system and ice surface at the Elora Community Centre, with a grant from the federal and provincial governments, the community centre will get a little more than was originally bargained for.
Wellington Water Watchers walk to ‘uproot the system’
GUELPH – The Wellington Water Watchers embarked on another walk from downtown Guelph to Blue Triton in Aberfoyle – this time to draw attention to the dangers of climate change and to support Six Nations of the Grand River and their desire to get their land and natural resources back.
Coaches, instructors, sports officials now require proof of vaccination: Mercer
GUELPH – While the province left volunteers, coaches, instructors and sport officials out of its proof of vaccination requirement, the region's top doctor has ordered that these individuals must show proof of vaccination at facilities in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.
New medical centre coming to Morriston
PUSLINCH – While just about everyone is happy to hear Dr. Manu Kaushik and his wife Pooja want to open a medical centre in Morriston, local residents are concerned about how such a centre would impact traffic on Highway 6 through the village.
Compass to launch a new distress line for 2SLGBTQIA+ community
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is adding a new telephone support line to its cadre of services, this one dedicated to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
What’s going on in Forfar Park?
FERGUS – Fitness buffs get ready.
Holly outdoor market coming soon
GUELPH - Trinity United Church in Guelph is holding a Holly Outdoor Market on Nov. 6 from 3 to 7pm.
Bike lanes are a go on St. David Street North
FERGUS – There will be separated bike lanes installed on St. David Street North and staff can go ahead and complete the township’s application for a Connecting Links grant.
Girl Guide programs in Elora and Fergus have been saved
Marlene Skerritt managed to save the Girl Guide units in Fergus and Elora, but she’s still worried about the fate of the unit in Arthur.
Debate in Puslinch gets feisty as election campaign rounds final corner
PUSLINCH – Wellington-Halton Hills candidates were a little feisty at the debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club on Sept. 16, although overall the debate was respectful and orderly.
United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked off its fundraising campaign with a flash mob. The event, on Sept. 15 outside Guelph’s city hall, attracted a small crowd and was also livestreamed.
Fergus Walk for Parkinson’s raises $16,000
FERGUS - The local chapter of the Parkinson’s Society raised $16,000 last weekend through its Walk for Parkinson’s event.
Palmerston Imperials memorialized
PALMERSTON - Many of the surviving members of the 1962 to 1969 Palmerston Imperials softball team attended a ceremony on Sept. 11 to remember 13 teammates who have passed away.
