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Township seeks feedback on accommodation tax
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington is moving forward with the implementation of a municipal accommodation tax – a fee applied to overnight stays in hotels, motels and short-term accommodations.
Public health, county encourage residents to test homes for radon
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is partnering with Take Action on Radon, a national initiative funded by Health Canada and the Wellington County Library for the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.
Duo wins invite to World Championship Hyrox in Stockholm
ELORA – Brock McKenzie of Elora and Jackson Bull of Orangeville, middle, won first place in their age group at the Hyrox Toronto 2025 competition.
Erin unveils second phase of transportation master plan
ERIN – The second phase of Erin’s Transportation Master Plan was unveiled to the public at the Erin Legion on Oct. 22.
Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP
ARTHUR – An Arthur man has been charged with assaulting a police officer during an incident here last week.
Autism Dog Services’ silent auction begins Nov. 1
ONTARIO – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is holding its annual online auction Nov. 1 to 10 in benefit of the charity that provides service dogs to those with autism, and related disorders, throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Volunteer appreciation night closes Drayton anniversary celebration
DRAYTON – The Drayton 150 Celebration committee hosted a volunteer appreciation reception on Oct. 20 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Officer assaulted twice, woman arrested
GUELPH – A Guelph woman was arrested after a Guelph Police officer was assaulted twice last Saturday.
Guelph Tool Library brings better living seniors program to Elora
GUELPH – The “Living Better on Less for Seniors” program, run by the Guelph Tool Library, is now offered in Elora.
Post-Erin Fair cleanup is arranged
ERIN – Town of Erin environment and sustainability advisory committee co-chairs Jenn Edwards and…
New study pinpoints number of birds killed by cats each year
GUELPH – It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in Canadian cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats.
Arthur Aces U9 team wins provincial gold
KENILWORTH – On Oct. 20 Wellington North council welcomed the Arthur Aces U9 #2 squad to its meeting to recognize the team for winning the U9 “F” gold medal at the 2025 Ontario Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships.
Salem students exploring local food connections
SALEM – Kindergarten students at Salem Public School will be taking trips in Elora to learn about food and connect with their local community.
Township open house covers transit, tourist tax and $2.8-million payment from OLG
FERGUS – For those who came out – and there were more than 100 – the township open house on Oct. 21 provided an opportunity to learn about current initiatives and to weigh in on future projects.