ELORA – For the first time in over 20 months, Centre Wellington will open its municipal office to the public on Dec. 6. “We are confident that we have the tools in place to safely serve our customers” stated Mayor Kelly Linton in a Dec. 1 press release.
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Bike lanes on Provost Lane entertained at council meeting – but no serious plans made
ELORA – Centre Wellington council learned there isn’t much in savings between having a separated bike lane on St. David Street North in Fergus and having a separated bike lane on Provost Lane.
Centre Wellington rescinds CAO powers related to state of emergency
ELORA – Centre Wellington has repealed an emergency bylaw enacted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic that granted special powers to the mayor and CAO.
Local author finds his ‘thriller voice’ with upcoming novel
ELORA – Pushing his foot to the gas pedal, local author Rio Youers says he has found his “thriller voice” with his upcoming novel 'No Second Chances'.
County eliminates late fees at library branches
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Jan. 1, library branches across Wellington County will no longer charge late fees.
Beef research centre receiving $1.3 million from Canadian Agricultural Partnership
ELORA - The Ontario Beef Research Centre is receiving $1.3 million from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for the purchase of 96 Insentec feeders.
The Grove offers workshop on having difficult conversations with kids
FERGUS – The Grove youth hub is not just a place to help young people. The new youth centre opened its doors to parents on Nov. 23 for a workshop entitled "How to have difficult conversations in a real way."
Scottish Festival planning for in-person event next year
FERGUS - A $67,100 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has kept the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games alive during the pandemic.
One vehicle crashes into house, another ends up on a front lawn
PALMERSTON – On Nov. 13 at about 7:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a collision…
Santa Claus Parade returns to Elora Nov. 27
ELORA – After sitting out last year’s parade here due to COVID-19 restrictions, Saint Nick will…