ELORA – Centre Wellington council didn’t make a decision on Monday about a proposal to allow the construction and operation of a battery energy storage system facility just south of Fergus. But it certainly heard from a long line of delegates who argued why the facility should be allowed.
Women take turn with tools at Habitat for Humanity’s women build day
FERGUS – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington held a special Women Build Day at the Garafraxa Village site in Fergus on April 25.
Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.
Fergus Legion holding Dutch Night to mark 80th anniversary of Liberation of Netherlands
FERGUS – There’s a warm place for Canada in the hearts of people in the Netherlands that goes back 80 years – back to 1945 when Canadian troops fought bitter battles and eventually freed the country from Nazi occupation.
Craighead Cottage will become new home for temporary doctors
FERGUS – Locum doctors will move from their temporary accommodations at Gartshore House to temporary accommodations at Craighead Cottage when renovation of that heritage home is complete.
Chong wins south Wellington riding for eighth time
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Wellington-Halton Hills North, the political landscape remains the same – incumbent Conservative Michael Chong won the seat and will return to Ottawa for his eighth term.
Elora Festival reaps benefits of volunteers, who organize festival’s annual book sale
ELORA – It takes an army of volunteers to prepare for the annual Elora Festival Book Sale, which this year runs May 2, 3 and 4 at the Elora Curling Club.
Carbon tax, electoral reform, Gaza, crime, housing discussed at all-candidates meeting
ABERFOYLE – All five Wellington-Halton Hills North candidates attended the debate and all five responded to questions, even the ones directed at Conservative incumbent Michael Chong.
Council zeros in on employment land designation in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The township is considering designating land south of the 401 and east of Concession 7 as employment lands after hearing public feedback and information from its hydrogeologist.
Candidates agree on many issues – except who you should vote for
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington and Halton Hills federations of agriculture joined forces on April 16 to host a virtual debate for the candidates running in Wellington-Halton Hills North.
Guelph flies flag for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
GUELPH – Officials focused on the positive things going on in Guelph and Wellington County at a flag raising event outside Guelph City Hall on April 10.
Centre Wellington council votes to start over with short-term rental bylaw
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has voted to “get naked” with a proposed short-term rental bylaw, meaning it will strip it down and start over to build a better framework to regulate the industry.
Measles on the rise in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of measles cases in the region is climbing, part of a concerning trend that’s happening across the province.
New volunteer program at Ignatius Jesuit Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Ignatius Jesuit Centre, just north of Guelph on Highway 6, has started a new volunteer program and held two volunteer fairs last week.
Phase two of St. David Street reconstruction now underway
FERGUS – Phase two goes from 50 metres north of Garafraxa Street to Edinburgh Avenue, but this work will be done in two phases as well, to minimize disruption, township officials say.