FERGUS - Garafraxa Street East residents want more done to curb traffic woes on the county roadway, currently part of a detour route around construction on St. David Street North. A March traffic study recorded 21,388 vehicles over a seven-day period — a number one councillor says is too high.
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Guelph/Eramosa proposes 2.7% tax increase in draft budget
BRUCEDALE – The proposed 2026 budget for Guelph/Eramosa Township totals $23.4 million and includes a proposed tax increase of $41.82 (2.71 per cent) on homes assessed at $500,000.
Reopening of Elora waste facility delayed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The reopening of the Elora waste facility has been delayed to mid-January due to project design alterations.
School board hears new Indigenous student support worker’s impact
GUELPH – Sylvia Kablutsiak is working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board in a newly-created role: the Indigenous student support worker.
Local fire services to receive $25,000 each from province
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Nov. 14, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced local emergency services in the county will be receiving $125,000 in funding to help provide specialized supports for first responders.
Guelph launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, along with commiity partners, is launching a local 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Elora’s Parade of Lights ready to roll Nov. 29
ELORA – The closure of Colborne Street for construction is causing a “hiccup” for the Elora Lions, who are deep into planning the Elora Santa Claus Parade.
Puslinch kicks off parade season Nov. 23
ABERFOYLE – Santa will be greeted with silver and gold, and glitz and shimmer, when he arrives in Aberfoyle for his annual parade.
Bilton wins International Shuffleboard Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Myrna Bilton was recently awarded the International Shuffleboard Association (ISA) Lifetime Achievement award in Germany after being the ISA president for nine years.
7080 Rotary e Club presents first Community Hero Award
FERGUS – The 7080 Rotary e Club has started a new program called the Community Hero Award to recognize and celebrate a local persom at least once a quarter.
Christian high school holds festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Emmanuel Christian High School hosted the Emmanuel Community Festival on Nov. 15.
Local artist leads workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Local artist and art educator Erin Perry lead a workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Nov. 16 called Art You Can Eat, But You Can’t Actually Eat It! to a group of enthusiastic students.
Social service agency employee assaulted
GUELPH – A man was arrested after an employee of a social service agency was assaulted last week.
Rockwood veteran donates handmade chess set to Guelph high school
GUELPH – Rockwood veteran Jacques De Winter served as a United Nations Peacekeeper in 1965 stationed in Cyprus.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.