CENTRE WELLINGTON – A carbon monoxide alarm may not make it on anyone’s Christmas wish list, but come the new year, they’re required on every floor in many homes.
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Children’s play space officially opens at county museum
ABOYNE – After almost 18 months, a children’s play space has officially opened at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Fergus resident represents Canada, wins silver at international ball hockey tournament
FERGUS – Richard Wigmore recently led the men’s Team Canada Ball Hockey Team to a silver medal at the world championships.
Arkells, Dallas Smith headlining Meadows Music Festival
FERGUS – Arkells and Dallas Smith are the headliners for Meadows Music Festival in Fergus on May 29 and 30 and in making the announcement on Dec. 16, organizer Collin McKinnon crossed two things off his bucket list.
Township exploring ways to reduce road salt use in winter
ELORA – Road salt damages roads, bridges, cars, shoes, pet paws, vegetation and, most importantly, drinking water, Centre Wellington council heard on Dec. 15.
Mayor’s Golf Tournament raises almost $25,000 for food bank
ELORA – The Mayor’s Golf Tournament, held in September, raised almost $25,000 for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Sacred harmonies fill St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora
ELORA – On an otherwise cold and quiet night in Elora last week, St. John’s Anglican Church was filled with warm, layered voices singing sacred choral music that echoed off the building’s 150-year-old walls.
Council approves paid parking bylaw but argues for more exemptions per household
ELORA – Centre Wellington council got bogged down in discussion on Dec. 15 about paid parking in downtown Elora, which comes into effect on Jan. 5.
Elora couple publishes childrens book
ELORA – Susan and Gerald Benham of Elora have published their first children’s book, The Adventures of Cody Cowlick and the Twin Rockets.
Elora Community Theatre and DANCE+Heart present The Nutcracker
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre and DANCE+Heart collaborated on their version of the familiar Christmas classic The Nutcracker at the Fergus Grand Threatre on Dec. 12.