ARTHUR – The man who worked tirelessly to put Arthur on the map and build a successful clothing store in the middle of the quiet farming community has died.
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Delegations line up in support of proposed battery energy storage system
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.
Arthur concrete plant to reopen after five-year closure
ARTHUR – Lafarge Canada’s ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur is set to officially re-open May 1.
North Wellington Taxi to stop operating as of this week
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Taxi will no longer service Mount Forest, as of April 25.
Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.
Robinson Buick GMC donates $500,000 to new imaging centre
GUELPH – On March 26, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital announced a $500,000 donation from local auto dealership Robinson Buick GMC.
Elora BIA looking for advisory committee volunteers
ELORA – The Elora BIA is looking for local business owners and residents to sit on its advisory committees.
LaunchIt Minto opens new Harriston location
HARRISTON – The town’s business exploration hub, LaunchIt Minto, has found a new home in the downtown core of Harriston at The Old Post.
Wellington Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss celebrates her retirement
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss celebrated her retirement on March 20 after 22 years with the company.
The Gneiss Guy open to the public through March 30
FERGUS – Ken Dardano started The Gneiss Guy in his basement in 1990.
Local manufacturers brace for looming trade war as tariff threats ramp up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The on-again, off-again tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States have local manufacturers reeling as they try to digest the tariffs and figure out how to fortify against them.
Local realtor recognized as top donor to hospitals
FERGUS – A Fergus real estate agent has been recognized for making the most donations to McMaster/Sick Kids hospitals in 2024 from among her Re/Max peers.
Ron’s Auto Service celebrates 30 years in business
FERGUS – Ron’s Auto Service, located at 8125 Wellington Road 18 just outside Fergus, first opened its doors in 1995.
Erin business says Canadian flag sales have jumped 75% in last month
ERIN – Kennedy’s Flags in Erin is reaping the benefits of the on-again, off-again trade war with the U.S., as consumers scramble to purchase Canadian products.
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