Centre Wellington

ELORA – By public toilet standards, the new one in Elora’s Hoffer Park is pretty posh. It’s wheelchair accessible; has anti-graffiti walls; the toilet, sink and hand dryer are all touch-free; and, most impressively, it’s self-cleaning.

GUELPH – Brenda Dolderman returned to Guelph court on June 27 after police alleged she breached a court-ordered condition of a Feb. 23 house arrest sentence.

ELORA – Food Day Canada was born in Elora, so it’s only fitting that Elora will host a kick-off event to mark the 20th anniversary of the national celebration of Canadian food, farmers and food producers.

FERGUS – About 40 people were on hand at Pierpoint Park last Saturday for a celebration of the “significance and uniqueness” of the parkland to the local community.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has worked out a deal with Wellington County to resume once-a-week garbage pickup in downtown Elora and Fergus.

FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser carrier Odyn Burtch saved his paper money to buy an ice cream bike. 

ELORA – The Elora Firefighters Association will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast in MacDonald Square starting at 7am on July 1. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging area residents to take precautions on Wednesday and Thursday due to the "serious" risk posed by wildfire smoke originating in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.

BELWOOD – The West Garafraxa works garage will act as a temporary post office for Belwood residents until Canada Post finds a permanent solution.

ABOYNE – On June 25, over 300 people attended this year’s Teddy Bear Picnic, the second held on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum in Aboyne.