MINTO – Town council will turn operation of money-losing arena concession booths in Harriston and Palmerston over to a private operator for the coming winter season, despite the objections of one councillor.
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Council supports liquor licence for new Elora Distilling Company
ELORA – The Elora Distilling Company was at the July 29 council meeting asking for support from Centre Wellington for its Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission.
New promotional campaign makes things happen downtown
HARRISTON – A new promotional campaign has the local downtown on the rise.
Province to fund local infrastructure projects
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing more than $1.3 million for new infrastructure in the Wellington-Halton Hills riding, including a bridge upgrade and road reconstruction in Puslinch and replacement of a bridge in Erin.
Touch a Truck in Erin
ERIN - The Town of Erin will have its heavy-duty equipment on display for a Touch a Truck event.
Police beat: Equipment stolen
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Aug. 2 at about 7:30am Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft at a property on South River Road here.
Benefit planned in Clifford for motorcycle accident victims
CLIFFORD – A benefit barbecue will be held here for two local residents injured in a motorcycle accident in June.
First federal all candidates meeting announced for Centre Wellington
FERGUS - With the federal election approaching quickly, the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation will host an all candidates meeting on Oct. 2 at 7pm at the Fergus Legion.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games brings Scottish flair to town
The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games brings Scottish flair to town.
Police charge two men, recover almost 60 stolen guns
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two men have been charged and close to 60 guns recovered as part of a five-month investigation into a break-in and gun theft in Harriston.
RFP process now open for local $12.1-million SWIFT project
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) has officially opened the RFP process for up to $12.1 million worth of broadband infrastructure in Wellington County.
Train, dump truck collide in Puslinch
PUSLINCH - Police are investigating after a train and a dump truck collided here on Wednesday morning.
County touts evolution of Wellington Place into a sprawling hub for major services
ABOYNE - Originally built in 1877, the one-time poor house property here has grown into a campus of county services with over 190 acres of trails, buildings, services and green spaces called Wellington Place.
Crime Stoppers shredding event Sept. 14
GUELPH - Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington will hold its annual drive-through paper shredding event at a new location.