FERGUS – Fergus is soon to become headquarters for the World Aerosol Recycling Association and will become central to a global campaign to recycle aerosol cans.
Business
Local consignment store organizes shoe clinic for St. Mary’s students
MOUNT FOREST – St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed since an early morning fire on Jan. 25.
Public health relaunches Check Before You Choose website
GUELPH – Want to know how a restaurant or nail salon did on their public health inspection before making a reservation? Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has relaunched its Check Before You Choose website, featuring a mobile-friendly map of establishments with inspection reports and tickets.
Papa V’s Pizza Mount Forest donating portion of sales to Catholic school after fire
MOUNT FOREST - Two dollars from each large-sized item sold at Papa V's Mount Forest is being donated to St. Mary Catholic School to help purchase classroom and recess supplies lost in a devastating fire on Jan. 25.
Mount Forest Foodland hosts grand opening
MOUNT FOREST – On the morning of Jan. 25, community members gathered inside the new Foodland in the north end of Mount Forest for the store's grand opening.
Tips for understanding investment and savings plans
FERGUS – With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, and plans to cut down on spending.
Ten steps to reset your finances in 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This time of the year is an excellent time to do a financial reset – a “deep clean” of your finances, in order to reach your financial goals for 2024.
Dr. Terry Fisk retires after nearly five decades of veterinary medicine
HARRISTON – Recently retired after nearly 50 years in veterinary medicine, Dr. Terry Fisk has no doubts about his chosen career path. “The only thing I ever wanted to be was a veterinarian," he said.
Something for everyone at new-look Drayton Chop House
DRAYTON – The Drayton Chop House is once again providing a local dining option for area residents.
Elora is getting all lit up for Christmas
ELORA – If you think Elora is looking a little more gorgeous for the holidays this year, you’re not wrong. There’s a beautification project going on and there are many people to thank for it.
Aypa Power hopes to build battery energy storage facility in south Fergus
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors are thus far uneasy about agreeing to a resolution in support of Aypa Power’s bid to open a battery storage facility in the south end of Fergus.
Pharmasave Trailside Pharmacy celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony
CENTRE WELLINGTON – While it has been operating since 2021, Pharmasave Trailside Pharmacy and Compounding finally celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 19.
Mapleton rejects zoning change for business expansion due to concerns over road usage
MAPLETON – Township council has declined to approve a zoning application aimed at facilitating expansion of a drainage business near Wallenstein.
BIA chair files complaint about derelict Mount Forest building
KENILWORTH – The chair of the Mount Forest Business Improvement Association (BIA) has taken the association’s grievances about the old tea room building, at 178 Main Street, to the township.
Puslinch launches new community guide, business directory
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township officials are inviting local businesses to sign up for a new community guide and business directory. "We are delighted to launch this initiative to support our local businesses," Mayor Seeley stated in an Aug. 16 press release.