FERGUS – Les Hunter will have a hard time topping the gift his wife Shelly gave him for their 35th anniversary, but thanks to the gift, he’s got a lifetime to try. Shelly gave Les a kidney and now they both get their lives back.
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Township approves additional funding for resurfacing roads, multi-sport court
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the resurfacing of two roads and a multi-sport court for a total project cost of $212,460, slightly over the approved budget for the work.
Guelph and District Health Coalition prepares to launch ‘Fight back’ campaign
GUELPH – People in Wellington County, Guelph, Halton Hills and Perth County need to know that public health care is under attack, says Barb Hogg, co-chair of the Guelph and District Health Coalition. She adds the Ford government is slowly, quietly, and with stealth, privatizing health care.
Council approves site plan for eight-unit apartment building in Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The proposed site plan consists of an eight-unit apartment building and would contain a total of 14 parking stalls, which includes two visitor parking stalls and two accessible parking stalls.
‘NIMBY’ attitude a barrier to attainable housing solutions: Linton
GUELPH – Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton says addressing “NIMBYism” is among the keys to changing the narrative and finding solutions to a growing housing crisis.
Mapleton approves bylaw to regulate election signs
MAPLETON – With both provincial and municipal elections set to occur this year, council here has adopted a bylaw regulating election signage. The township has thus far operated without such a bylaw, but staff suggested it would be good to have one in the event issues arise.
Ambulance now operates from Drayton around the clock
MAPLETON – Ambulances are now operating out of a Drayton location around the clock. However, the chief pointed out, a planned move of the ambulance station from the Drayton fire station to the former Wellington County public works garage on John Street has been delayed.
County council passes bylaw allowing off-road vehicles on county roads
GUELPH – Off-road vehicles (ORV) are now permitted on all Wellington County roads. A bylaw permitting the use of ORVS on roads owned by the county was approved by county council on March 31.
‘The stoke was pretty high’: adaptive ice climbing in the Elora Gorge
ELORA - Elora’s One Axe Pursuits and Arc’teryx teamed up to provide a first-ever ice climbing experience for two London-area adaptive climbers.
Syrup producers set to celebrate Maple Weekend April 2 to 3
WYEBRIDGE – The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) has announced that after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, producers will once again be showcasing a new crop of maple syrup during the annual Maple Weekend, April 2 to 3.
Big Brothers Big Sisters raises $80,000 at Big Night Out gala
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) raised more than $80,000 at its Big Night Out gala fundraiser on March 26 - the first in-person gala since March 2020.
Centre Wellington ready to begin termite program
ELORA – Termites in Centre Wellington are officially on notice. After identifying the active termite zones in the township, staff presented council with a plan to address the problem at its March 28 meeting.
Province introduces new legislation to address housing crisis
TORONTO – The proposed More Homes for Everyone Act, introduced by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, outlines a four-year plan the minister says will get houses built faster.
Salem man claims second world record
SALEM – Not content with earning one Guinness World Record in 2021, Chris Cox has earned another. The Salem man lifted the most weight by Atlas stone in one hour. He lifted a 69.2 kg (152.78-pound) Atlas stone 252 times in an hour for a cumulative weight of 17,463kg or 38,500 pounds.
Fergus Horticultural Society keen to welcome new members
Springing into action – The Fergus Horticultural Society began in-person meetings on March 23 in…
