FERGUS - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus has modified its HEARTS (Haitians Educated And Ready To Serve) fundraiser to allow the 18th annual 5K event to be held as a virtually this year.
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Council gets first look at $13.2-million draft capital budget for 2021
ELORA – In preparation for December’s budget deliberations and decisions, Centre Wellington staff presented its 2021 draft capital budget to councillors at a committee of the whole meeting on Sept. 8.
Part II Order request on two historic bridges terminated by Ministry of Environment
ELORA – A Part II Order request that put the brakes on two bridge replacement projects in Centre Wellington, has been “terminated” by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Mapleton projecting $120,000 year-end deficit
ALMA – The Township of Mapleton is currently projecting a year-end deficit of about $120,000.
Public health preparing for second wave of COVID-19
GUELPH – The local public health unit is preparing to respond to possible future waves of COVID-19.
Elora RMT accused of sexual assault cuts deal with College of Massage Therapists
ELORA – A registered massage therapist who worked in Elora has resigned from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, promising to never practise massage therapy again, after two separate accusations of sexual assault.
Fergus fire station responded to early morning substation fire
ABOYNE – The Fergus fire station attended an early morning fire at a Hydro One substation near the Wellington County OPP station early Friday morning. The call came in at 3:15am on Sept. 11 and the Fergus station was on scene by 3:25am.
Local youths advance to district level in annual Legion competition
HARRISTON – Three local youths competed at the district level of the annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Literary and Poster Contest.
Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament donates $25,000 to hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Though the tournament itself was cancelled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the MLFMGT committee decided to continue its fundraising efforts in support of local health care.
Series of Makers Markets planned in Minto this fall
MINTO – A newly-formed Minto Makers’ Market committee is hosting a series of markets help promote local “homepreneurs” (home-based businesses).
Low community transmission key to keeping COVID-19 out of schools
GUELPH – Keeping community transmission of COVID-19 low is a key factor in keeping the coronavirus out of schools, public health officials say.
CMHA, OPP collaborate for Support after Suicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Waterloo Wellington branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Wellington County OPP have collaborated to create a new program, Support after Suicide.
Roof at Fergus wastewater treatment plant comes back to council
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will get another chance to debate and perhaps decide the fate of the secondary digester roof replacement project at the Fergus wastewater treatment plant after painting itself and staff into a corner in August.
Arthur construction worker seriously injured in workplace accident
ARTHUR - Police say man was operating heavy machinery when he was struck in the head by a large steel bolt.
Elements Casino in Elora to open Sept. 28
ELORA – Elements Casino Grand River is reopening on Sept. 28. But it will be slot machines only in the beginning, and other table games and amenities like food and beverage services will not be open. As well, admission is limited to 50 guests at a time.