CENTRE WELLINGTON – According to the province, an affordable home in Centre Wellington costs $427,600 and affordable rent ranges from $1,145 a month for a bachelor to $1,305 for a three-bedroom apartment.
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Mapleton explores creating MSC for water, wastewater upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here has directed staff to proceed with the implementation process to form a municipal service corporation (MSC).
Delegate hopes township will address existing drainage issues before allowing another development
FERGUS – Wrighthaven Homes Ltd. has purchased two side-by-side properties – 73 and 79 Sideroad 19 in Fergus – and hopes to build 22 dwellings where there currently are two.
Dehn appointed candidate in Dufferin riding
ERIN – Michael Dehn, who has been mayor of Erin since 2022, is setting his sights on higher political office.
County, town investigating sinkhole on Main Street in Erin
ERIN – A sinkhole on Main Street in Erin caused lane restrictions on Tuesday and Wednesday, as county and town road staff worked to repair the road.
Centre Wellington council says ‘let there be light’
ELORA – The lights in the Green Space in Elora will stay on a little longer after council agreed to amend the seasonal lighting agreement with Kat Florence Canada.
University of Guelph exhibit highlights history of Black educators
GUELPH – University of Guelph professor Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie has put together a traveling exhibit highlighting local Black educators and their contributions to the past, present and future of education in and around Guelph.
Province grants funding to house 13 homeless youth
GUELPH – Thirteen new housing units for youth experiencing homelessness are coming to Guelph thanks to provincial funding for which the county almost didn’t apply.
Family Day activities to fill Centre 2000 on Feb. 17
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin, in collaboration with the town, will be hosting a Family Day fundraiser packed with activities for all ages on Feb. 17.
Police beat: Centre Wellington resident faces gun, assault charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have charged a local resident with assault and possession of a gun following an incident here last week.
Compass offering mental health therapy sessions at reduced rates
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is proud to announce the launch of a new reduced-rate mental health therapy program, offering necessary mental health supports to individuals in Guelph and Wellington County at an affordable price.
Ontario farmers appreciate risk management program funding increase
GUELPH – Ontario farmers are expressing their support for a Jan. 28 announcement that the provincial government is expanding risk management funding for farmers.
Wellington Heights students showcase artistic talents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Senior art students at Wellington Heights Secondary School wrapped up their semester with an exhibition of artwork created throughout the term.
Nominations now open for Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Awards of Excellence.
Owners of Powerline Electronics to retire after 40 years
GUELPH – Cousins Tim Huck and Brad Madigan, owners of Powerline Electronics in Guelph, have announced their plans to retire after 40 years in the business.