GUELPH – Non-union of employees of Wellington County will not receive a cost of living pay increase for 2021 and council members will have their remuneration frozen at 2020 levels for the coming year.
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County awards 10 scholarships, bursaries to local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement or financial need.
Georgetown man dead following collision
ERIN – A Georgetown man is dead following a collision between an SUV and a boom lift at the intersection of Trafalgar Road North and Sideroad 10 in Erin.
Northern Wellington partnership receives Digital Main Street grant
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The northern Wellington partnership of the Township of Mapleton, Wellington North and the Minto Chamber of Commerce announced Sept. 21 that they have received a $26,695 grant from Digital Main Street to fund a Digital Service Squad to help downtown small businesses.
Journey of a million steps ends with book for Elora resident
ELORA – Mike Duhacek embarked on an incredible journey in 2013 to raise funds for cancer research and now he’s written a book about his experience.
Elliott resumes Fergus/Elora-to-Guelph service
GUELPH - Elliott Coach Lines has resumed its Elora/Fergus to Guelph and back commuter bus service.
County opens pollinator garden in Puslinch
ABERFOYLE – The County of Wellington officially opened the Aberfoyle Pollinator Garden on Sept. 23.
Ponsonby Recreation Club completed two new projects at ball diamonds
Light improvement – On Sept. 12 Ponsonby Recreation Club Inc. celebrated the completion of…
Local seven-year-old takes birthday celebration downtown
Happy birthday – Ashlie Grieve’s 7th birthday parade took place on Sept. 20 in Elora. With…
Eden Mills completes Eramosa River naturalization project
EDEN MILLS – The village of Eden Mills has completed the installation of a naturalized…
Grand River Raceway hosted annual Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Local Biz Night
Raceway fun – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce offers many programs to members and…
Guelph Arts Council announces Oct. 15 deadline for Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – In memory of Guelph visual artist Jane Graham, Guelph Arts Council offers an annual…
Susan Strachan Johnson presents Equimanity
ABOYNE – Local artist Susan Strachan Johnson responds to the art of Leonardo da Vinci, George…
Local psychotherapist uses horses in therapy
ERIN – The connection between a horse and rider is a well discussed topic, but what about the…
Mount Forest equestrian facility opens amidst pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – A new owner opened an equestrian facility in Mount Forest in the middle of the…