Making tracks at the tract – Dogs and their humans enjoyed a lap around the lake at the…
CW Chamber puts out call for nominations for Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out a call for nominations for the 2021 Awards of Excellence.
Fergus bridge closed Monday for movie shoot
Lights, camera, action! – St. David Street bridge was closed in Fergus on Feb. 8 for a movie…
Waterloo teacher creates Black heritage curriculum for teachers, school boards
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) has partnered with a teacher in Waterloo Region to produce a curriculum-based program to highlight what is locally being called Black Heritage Month.
Centre Wellington councillor joins ‘End the Lockdowns Caucus’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township councillor Steven VanLeeuwen has joined the "End the Lockdowns Caucus," a group of politicians opposed to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the province.
Public health expects COVID-19 vaccinations to resume week of Feb. 15
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) expects to resume its COVID-19 vaccination program as shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine are expected to arrive the week of Feb. 15.
County libraries offer new service since patrons can’t browse selection in person
FERGUS – In many ways, usage at Wellington County’s public libraries changed in 2020, but in other ways it stayed the same.
Experts speak the plain truth about COVID-19 vaccine
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The information about COVID-19 - and now the vaccines to fight it – has been coming fast and furious over the past year. It’s no wonder people are overwhelmed with information and confused about who to trust.
Food Cycle Ride crosses the finish line for good
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After 10 years and raising a total $130,000 for the Centre Wellington Food Bank, organizers of the annual event are bringing it to an end.
Sixteen COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway plant
GUELPH - An outbreak of COVID-19 at Cargill Canada’s Dunlop Drive location in Guelph is over, but another persists at the company’s Watson Parkway location.
Proposal for new subdivision on Gerrie Road returns to council
ELORA – A proposal for a 241-unit subdivision on a parcel of land along the Salem-Elora urban boundary has returned to council after first being presented in 2019. The proposal includes an apartment building, townhouses and single-detached homes, as well as parks, open space and storm water ponds.
CW councillors encourage municipal representatives to give to community groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors wore their hearts on their sleeves at the Jan. 18 council meeting as two councillors put forth motions to benefit charitable organizations and welcome local newcomers.
Erin Ministerial offers Lenten Lunches series
ERIN – A group of churches in and around Erin is coming together to offer an online Lenten…
Puslinch hopes to reduce tax increase from 5.75 to 0.93%
ABERFOYLE – After presenting a draft budget on Nov. 25 showing a tax increase of 5.75%, Puslinch Township staff has whittled that down to a 0.93% increase for single family homes, farms, commercial and industrial properties in the municipality.
Elora Mill named number one spa destination in Canada
ELORA MILL – The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa has been named the number one spa and wellness destination in Canada – and number two in North America.