ELORA – The blisters have popped, his feet are “shredded,” and these days the longest walk Mike Duhacek is taking is from the couch to the fridge. But he is elated to have completed his week-long, 208km "Help Me Bury Cancer" trek from Owen Sound to Burlington while pulling a 212-pound sled.
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Centre Wellington council supports 2023 draft budget
ELORA – Centre Wellington council returned to Part 2 of its budget deliberations on Feb. 8 and after hearing the remainder of the staff presentation (Part 1 was presented on Feb. 6), circled back to items they had flagged for more discussion.
Over 3,000 tickets issued during second year of downtown parking enforcement
WELLINGTON COUTNY – A parking enforcement pilot project in Centre Wellington is generating an influx of tickets and revenue.
Fergus man faces weapon charges after traffic stop
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged after police found weapons and ammunition in a vehicle following a traffic stop here on Wednesday.
GRCA urges caution around local water bodies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials don't expect widespread flooding, but the Grand River Conservation Authority is urging area residents to "exercise extreme caution around all local waterways" due to Thursday's rainfall.
Township aims for cost recovery with proposed development fees
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here will have to consider significant increases in development fees in order to achieve 100 per cent cost recovery.
Workout participants raise $3,200 in support of Team Addy
FERGUS – A fundraising workout in support of Team Addy raised about $3,200 for sarcoma research and treatment at SickKids Hospital.
Fergus Curling Club hosts annual Groundhog Day bonspiel
Champs – Goundhog day wasn’t quite here yet but the Fergus Curling Club held its annual…
Township holding virtual session on how to apply for community grants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A virtual information session has been scheduled to share the recently approved Community Grant Policy on Feb. 13 at 2pm.
U18 Grand River Mustangs competed in tournaments across Ontario
Gold winners – Last weekend all four U18 Grand River Mustangs hockey teams attended three…