WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings announced Wellington County will maintain its AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook.
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Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrates 30 years
FERGUS – On Sept. 30, the Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrated 30 years in Fergus at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Centre Wellington honours tree saved through community collaboration
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, Mayor Shawn Watters presented the Tree of the Year sash to a Manitoba maple at 22 York Street that nearly didn’t survive a sidewalk construction project in 2022.
County’s home energy tool kit activity book wins platinum at MarCom Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County has been awarded Platinum in the 2025 MarCom Awards for its home energy tool kit activity book.
Business Development Bank urging entrepreneurs to ‘prepare for what’s next’ during Small Business Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 46th edition of Small Business Week is taking place across the country between Oct. 19 and 25 with the theme “The Economic Revolution.”
Student, staff achievement to be recognized at board meetings
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a program to recognize students and staff members who have accomplished something outstanding.
Fergus Scottish Festival donates $23,000 to local organizations
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games recently donated close to $23,000 to local organizations.
Caressant Care Fergus hosts annual fall fair, 50th anniversary
FERGUS – Caressant Care Fergus hosted its annual fall fair Oct. 3 as part of Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited’s 50th anniversary.
Drayton Entertainment announces next year’s performance lineup
WATERLOO – Artistic director David Connolly has announced Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming season.
High school senators share what’s working at Upper Grand schools
GUELPH – The two new student trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) presented their first report during a Sept. 23 meeting.
Grand Quilt Guild to donate quilts to Habitat for Humanity families
FERGUS – The families moving into Garafraxa Village – the Habitat for Humanity townhouse complex in Fergus – will also receive a hand-made quilt, courtesy of the Grand Quilt Guild.
Lithium-ion battery sparks fire, causing $500,000 in damage
HARRISTON – Just as Fire Prevention Week was wrapping up, a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery led to major damage at a Harriston home on Saturday.
Multiple people injured in serious Monday crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Multiple people were injured in a serious three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 on Monday.
Erin council approves $650,000 purchase of used road grader
ERIN – Council here has approved the purchase of a used grader for $650,000. The grader is…
Local mail delivery to resume during postal union rotational strikes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local postal workers are expected back on the job after the Thanksgiving long weekend with a switch from a nation-wide walkout to local, rotating strikes.