OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong are filling new roles in the 43rd Parliament of Canada.
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Centre Wellington to hold spot for public meetings once a month
ELORA – Centre Wellington will set aside one day a month for public meetings next year.
Centre Wellington adopts new video surveillance policy
ELORA – Centre Wellington has a new video surveillance policy.
Police beat: Youth caught stealing package from doorstep of home
FERGUS - Police are issuing advice to homeowners after someone stole a recently-delivered parcel from the front step of a home here.
Tenants to be protected in condo conversion
BRUCEDALE - Tenants of an apartment building in Rockwood will not face eviction if their units are converted to condominiums, Guelph-Eramosa council was assured on Dec. 2.
Guelph-Eramosa accepts $744,208 bid for pumper truck
BRUCEDALE - A fire truck purchase for Guelph-Eramosa Township is coming in under budget, even before the 2020 budget is approved.
Development charges to be updated Dec.16
KENILWORTH - On Dec. 16, Wellington North intends to amend its existing development charges bylaw to establish a revised (indexed) rate for 2020.
Team comes together to raise over $3,700
ELORA - It was a time to come together as old friends and the community raised more than $3,700 in support of those struggling with mental health concerns.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora presents cheque to Groves Hospital Foundation
Hospital support - The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora recently presented a cheque for $11,080 to the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Centre Wellington Community Foundation supports local groups on “Giving Tuesday”
Giving Tuesday - Centre Wellington Community Foundation took advantage of “Giving Tuesday” on Dec. 3 and presented two organizations with cheques for their projects.
Centre Wellington youth hub first in county
ARISS – The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Centre Wellington youth hub is set to open at the end of January or beginning of February.
Kara Shaw featured on first episode of new show Rhythms
FERGUS - Local musician Kara Shaw is going to be featured on a brand new television series called Rhythms, showcasing blind or partially sighted Canadian performers.
Community food drive at Bryan’s
PUSLINCH - Bryan’s is hosting and organizing a community food drive in Puslinch.
4th Line bridge in Centre Wellington re-opened
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A new concrete bridge over a tributary of Cox Creek is now open.
SVCA budget challenged by MNRF grant cuts of 50%
KENILWORTH - Interim general manager Dick Hibma and accounting representative Laura Molson, spoke briefly on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) 2020 budget to members of Wellington North council on Dec. 2.