ELORA – For the first time in over 20 months, Centre Wellington will open its municipal office to the public on Dec. 6. “We are confident that we have the tools in place to safely serve our customers” stated Mayor Kelly Linton in a Dec. 1 press release.
Trustee Linda Busuttil elected as UGDSB chair for 2021-22
GUELPH – Trustee Linda Busuttil, school board trustee for Wards 2, 3 and 4 in the City of Guelph, was elected chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at the board's inaugural meeting on Nov. 30.
Food banks across county helping to provide care, joy this Christmas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season fast approaching, food banks across the county are gearing up to help local residents celebrate Christmas.
County temporarily relocating Loyola House residents to Guelph hotel
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The County of Wellington is relocating people living in temporary supportive housing at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre’s Loyola House to a Guelph hotel.
County eliminates late fees at library branches
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Jan. 1, library branches across Wellington County will no longer charge late fees.
Beef research centre receiving $1.3 million from Canadian Agricultural Partnership
ELORA - The Ontario Beef Research Centre is receiving $1.3 million from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for the purchase of 96 Insentec feeders.
Barbara Bulmer recognized with 2021 Luella Logan Award
GUELPH – Former Puslinch councillor Barbara Bulmer has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Luella Logan Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Politics.
Arthur woman receives Women of Inspiration Award
WELLINGTON NORTH - Arthur resident Jennifer Green was the recipient of the Universal Women's Network Dream Builder Award on Nov. 13.
Erin Lions to bring Santa to town
ERIN - The Erin Lions Club returns with the annual Erin Santa Claus parade after foregoing last year’s festivities due to the pandemic.
Scottish Festival planning for in-person event next year
FERGUS - A $67,100 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has kept the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games alive during the pandemic.
Business break-ins reported
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for clues to help solve two break-ins within minutes of each…
One vehicle crashes into house, another ends up on a front lawn
PALMERSTON – On Nov. 13 at about 7:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a collision…
Guelph’s River Run Centre warms-up the stage with something for everyone
GUELPH – Featuring a variety of performances catering to wide musical tastes, four unique and exciting shows this fall officially kick-off the River Run Centre’s long-awaited 2021-22 season.
Santa Claus coming to Mapleton
MAPLETON - Santa Claus is coming to the township.
Tree maintenance along Elora Cataract Trailway will result in temporary closures
ELORA – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be doing some tree maintenance along the Elora Cataract Trailway over the next six weeks and that will result in intermittent closures of sections of the trail.