FERGUS - Rays from one of the last suns of summer glinted off a spit-shined chrome handlebars, motor casings and tail pipes at the Fergus Legion’s first Show and Shine on Sept. 19.
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Centre Wellington CAO announces his retirement
Andy Goldie will be retiring as CAO of Centre Wellington Township effective Jan. 1, 2022.
WDGPH reporting over 200 active COVID-19 cases in the region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 70 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 17 to 19). Active cases in the region sit at 201.
Girl Guide programs in Elora and Fergus have been saved
Marlene Skerritt managed to save the Girl Guide units in Fergus and Elora, but she’s still worried about the fate of the unit in Arthur.
Minto offers busy slate of activities for Culture Days, Sept. 24 to Oct. 24
MINTO – The Town of Minto has a busy slate of activities lined up for Culture Days, celebrated across Ontario from Sept. 24 to Oct. 24.
Public health issues COVID-19 advisories for Guelph establishments
GUELPH – Public health officials are advising the public – and particularly those aged 18 to 24 – about two COVID-19 risks identified in the City of Guelph.
Concerns raised over rezoning proposal for Glen Allan subdivision
MAPLETON – Concerns over traffic volume, parkland designation and sidewalks were raised during a public meeting on a proposed rezoning for a development that would include 11 single-detached homes in the hamlet of Glen Allan.
Helen Fishburn named recipient of Champions of Mental Health award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Helen Fishburn, CEO of the local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Champions of Mental Health: Community Individual Award.
Erin twins announce release of first self-published book
ERIN – Authors and sisters Sofie and Maya Jenkins are excited to announce the release of their self-published novel, The Day We Die, written under the pen name Autumn Bluestone.
Township considering traffic calming measures in residential areas, school zones
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here is investigating additional traffic calming measures to address speeding concerns in residential areas and school zones, recognizing it’s not a “one-size-fits-all” solution.
Supply management topic sparks intense exchange at Perth-Wellington candidates meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A question on supply management sparked the most intense exchange during a Sept. 15 online forum for Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election.
PIN sees uptake in volunteering over course of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials at the People and Information Network (PIN) have seen an uptake in informal volunteering over the course of the pandemic as individuals find creative ways to support their communities.
County libraries providing tools to detect radioactive gas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Radon detectors will soon be joining the supply of electronics available for loaning out to county library card holders.
Debate in Puslinch gets feisty as election campaign rounds final corner
PUSLINCH – Wellington-Halton Hills candidates were a little feisty at the debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club on Sept. 16, although overall the debate was respectful and orderly.
Public health sees first doses rise after vaccine passport announcement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has seen an increase of first doses administered in the two weeks since the province announced a COVID-19 vaccine passport on Sept. 1 .