FERGUS – BT Corner, at the corner of Bridge and Queen streets in Fergus, is getting a facelift thanks to a donation from Bert and Marilyn Peel and commitment from the Fergus and District Horticultural Society.
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Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle
ERIN – Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.
Support after Suicide program terminated due to loss of funding
GUELPH – The Support after Suicide program has been terminated after losing provincial funding, but local officials say they are determined to keep the conversation going and to seek funding elsewhere.
Developers push back against cost-sharing plans for urbanization work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has plans for road urbanization projects in Mount Forest totalling nearly $3 million.
Guelph Gremlins flying club looking for new place to soar
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Gremlins Model Flying Club is looking for a new home and if they don’t find one before next season, they’ll be grounded.
Minto approves asset plan calling for annual 3% tax levy increases over 20 years
MINTO – Council here has formally adopted its 2025 asset management plan, which calls for annual capital tax levy increases of 3% over 20 years to ensure town infrastructure remains in good condition.
Ariss teen competes in Mini Moto GP Canadian series
ARISS – Eric Sergi has his eyes on the prize as he competes in the 2025 FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Mini Moto GP Canadian series.
Strong mayor powers change budget procedure in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff, councillors and the mayor himself are coming to terms with a new budget process now that Mayor Shawn Watters has been granted strong mayor powers by the province.
The Scented Market wins international award
FERGUS – Kristy Miller, founder and owner of The Scented Market, feels this could mark the start of something new for her business.
Pilot receives minor injuries after plane flips while landing at Guelph Airpark
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – "Early indications from the investigation suggest that the plane flipped over just as the pilot was landing the small plane," police stated.
Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down
FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.
Bridge replacement to cost $1.4 million, cause four-week closure
GUELPH – A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July.
Council gives green light to Morriston development proposal
MORRISTON – Despite objections from local residents, Puslinch council approved a housing development proposal in Morriston on June 18.
Mississauga man drowns while swimming at Elora Quarry
ELORA – Emergency crews responded to a call for a swimmer in distress at the quarry, on Wellington Road 18, on June 24 at about 6:30pm.
Thieves target community mailboxes in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Police are suggesting residents ask their banks and credit card companies about possible suspicious activity after mail was stolen from several community mailboxes here.