ELORA – Back in June, Centre Wellington council directed staff to use a 2.4% inflation rate when putting together the 2022 draft budget. At the Oct. 4 committee of the whole pre-budget meeting, council learned it will be hard to hold the budget to that line.
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Committee zeroes in on attainable housing approach in Centre Wellington
ELORA – The advisory committee charged with finding ways to increase the supply of attainable housing in Centre Wellington has zeroed in on three approaches it hopes council will support in removing barriers for developers.
Tree Trust celebrates preservation of legacy sugar maple in Fergus
FERGUS – About 80 people were on hand on Oct. 2 to celebrate with Tree Trust Centre…
Popular Catch the Ace fundraiser will return, just not yet
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Thirty thousand dollars is sitting in the bank, just waiting for someone to pull the ace of spades and take home the jackpot.
Two granting programs in Centre Wellington open Oct. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) is opening applications to community groups from two funds – the CW COVID-19 Community Repsonse Fund and the Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund.
Quilt of Valour presentation held at Elora Legion
Quilt of Valour – Second Class Chief Petty Officer Thomas Sears, who served for 30 years and 76…
Fergus business raises $2,550 for Heart and Stroke Foundation
Cheque please – Carrie Anne Kiersted, owner of Hair with Care in Fergus, held a bazaar on…
Curtain to rise at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Live performances are coming back to the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Council takes deep dive into 10-year capital forecast
ELORA – Centre Wellington staff walked councillors through the 10-year capital forecast at the committee of the whole meeting on Oct. 4 as they prepare the 2022 draft budget.
Terry Fox Run even more inspiring this year for J.D. Hogarth students
FERGUS – Only a few weeks into the new school year and already students and staff at J.D. Hogarth Public School have found their school spirit.