GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health put a human face on its annual Nutritious Food Basket report outlining the real cost of eating a healthy diet in Guelph and Wellington County.
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Cyclist dies after being hit by vehicle
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 86 in Guelph/Eramosa Township, on Dec. 7 at about 6:15pm.
It’s back to the drawing board for multi-use pad at Bissell Park
ELORA – The township did not receive a provincial grant to help with upgrades to the multi-use pad at Bissell Park, so the contentious issue returned to council on Dec. 2.
Wheels of Hope in desperate need of volunteer drivers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The demand for volunteer drivers continues for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program.
Centre Wellington council approves 3.7% tax increase in 2026
ELORA – The 2026 budget, approved by council on Dec. 2, includes operating expenses of $60.6 million and capital projects totalling $35.7 million.
Town hall meeting responds to Mount Forest crime spree
MOUNT FOREST – Business owners and residents gathered at the Mount Forest sportsplex on Monday night to discuss what’s behind a recent spate of break-ins, vandalism and theft in the town.
Christmas tradition threatened by weather extremes: tree growers report harsher droughts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Christmas tree growers in Wellington County and across southwestern Ontario are rethinking long-standing farming practices, and adapting how they farm to increasingly extreme weather patterns, including more drought events and intense rainfalls.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children launches Season of Wishes campaign
FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.
Erin draft budget proposes 2.5% tax increase
ERIN – Town staff presented the 2026 draft budget to Erin council on Nov. 27. It includes a proposed 2.5% tax increase to cover total operating expenses of $10.5 million and capital expenditures close to $9 million.
School boards’ association could lose directors due to funding gaps
GUELPH – “Very important, significant governmental change is happening” at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), trustee Martha MacNeil said during an Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) meeting on Nov. 25.
CMHA seeks donations to help people take ‘first step’ to better mental health
GUELPH – For people struggling with mental health issues, the first step might be the hardest: making that call for help
County grants to support 18 Guelph affordable housing units
GUELPH – The county has announced it will spend $1.8 million on an affordable housing project, but will not divulge the source of the funding.
Father-daughter duo wins international fitness competition
BELWOOD – Father-daughter duo Mike and Norah Pinkney from Belwood won an international Ruck Race Partner Series this fall.
Erin staff can now issue conditional building permits
ERIN – Council voted unanimously in favour of allowing town staff to issue conditional building permits prior to receiving a full building permit.
Elora Santa Claus parade draws more than 40 floats
ELORA – Downtown Elora was packed with spectators catching a view of more than 40 floats in the Elora Lions Club Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 29.