KENILWORTH – Taxpayers in Wellington North will likely see a 3.16 per cent increase in township property taxes next year.
Mapleton residents will vote online, by phone in 2026 municipal election
MAPLETON – Residents here will be voting online and by phone in next year’s municipal election.
Land severance for Mennonite school rejected by council
MAPLETON – An application to build a Mennonite school in rural Mapleton has been rejected by the township.
Mapleton passes budget with 3.1% tax levy increase
MAPELTON – Council here has passed a $21.8-million 2026 budget with a tax levy increase of 3.1 per cent.
Holiday Giving Guide to be released Nov. 28
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is almost ready to release its Holiday Giving Guide and officials are reporting significantly higher participation this year.
Drain work awarded for $330,000
KENILWORTH – Two contractors have been selected to complete work on the George Kirkness Municipal drain in Asbridge.
Wastewater rates to rise four per cent for Wellington North residents
KENILWORTH – Wellington North residents will see their wastewater rates increase by four per cent next year.
Mount Forest prepares to welcome Santa with annual parade
MOUNT FOREST – It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas in Mount Forest, where the theme of this year’s Santa Claus Parade will be all about the magic of Christmas music and the sounds of the season.
Taste Canada awards Elora author for book Dining Out With History
GUELPH – Elora author Jan Feduck has won a silver award for her debut book Dining Out With History – At Atlantic Canada’s Historic Sites.
Santa will head to Mapleton for Drayton parade Dec. 5
DRAYTON – Santa Claus is coming to town!
Moorefield’s Santa Claus Parade will light up the night Dec. 6
MOOREFIELD – Bells jingle, horse’s hooves clop, tractor and truck engines rumble and Santa “ho-ho-ho’s” during Moorefield’s annual Santa Claus Parade.
Wellington North mayor, councillors to receive pay raises of more than 30%
KENILWORTH – The total annual remuneration for Wellington North’s mayor and councillors is set to increase by 33 per cent in 2027.
School board hears new Indigenous student support worker’s impact
GUELPH – Sylvia Kablutsiak is working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board in a newly-created role: the Indigenous student support worker.
Catholic school board recognizes students
GUELPH – Four high school students were lauded during a recent Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting for commendable contributions to their school communities.
Arthur Opti-Mrs. Santa Claus Parade will light up the night
ARTHUR – Lights will be twinkling, bells will be ringing, and local residents will huddle on sidewalks to watch as the Arthur OptiMrs. Santa Claus Parade makes its way through the village on Nov. 29.