CENTRE WELLINGTON – Due to an increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic, safety improvements may be coming to a busy Elora intersection.
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Paid on-street parking begins in Elora on Jan. 5
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township is preparing to launch paid on-street parking in downtown Elora on Jan. 5. To be exempt from fees, township residents can now register their vehicle with the municipality.
Fergus author’s poetry collection tops Amazon’s best-seller list
FERGUS – Excerpts From My Journal by Fergus author Sarai Nichole, or as her friends know her, Sarai Tocher, has become an Amazon number-one best seller.
UGDSB launches sustainability, climate action plan
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a new sustainability and climate action plan for 2025 to 2030.
Province spends $3.4M on upgrade to Guelph General’s cooling system
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is receiving $3.36 million from the Ontario Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) to address its cooling system.
Over $6.6 million in OMPF funding to be split by seven local municipalities
PERTH-WELLINGTON – On Nov. 24, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced over $6.6 million for local municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) for 2026.
Hundreds attend Harriston Santa Claus parade
HARRISTON – The Harriston Santa Claus parade took place on Nov. 22.
Catholic school board appoints Vikki Dupuis as chair, Marino Gazzola as vice chair
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees acclaimed Vikki Dupuis as board chair and Marino Gazzola as vice chair on Nov. 17.
ECFTA invites community to new atrium
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is welcoming the community into its newly renovated atrium for a limited-time, hands-on art experience.
Hospice Wellington to host Retro Royal fundraiser
GUELPH – On Feb. 19, Hospice Wellington will host its 70s Retro Royal fundraiser presented by Andra Arnold and Associates.
Enhanced GO Train service includes weekend stops in Kitchener, Guelph, Acton, Georgetown
FERGUS – Expansion of GO Train service along the Kitchener line to include weekend trips from Kitchener to Union Station might entice travellers in Wellington County to take the train rather than drive.
LifeLabs donates $10,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
GUELPH – LifeLabs donated $10,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov. 25).
Fergus parade has fairy tale theme
FERGUS – With construction of the southern portion of St. David Street complete, the Fergus Santa Claus Parade returns to its original route this year.
Credit Valley Conservation board of directors announces new CAO
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)chair Michael Palleschi has announced Terri LeRoux has been appointed the authority’s new chief administrative officer and secretary/treasurer, effective Nov. 3.
Centre Wellington Minor Softball Association donates to The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington County
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Minor Softball Association holds an annual three pitch tournament in Elora in honour of a former volunteer who passed away.