Centre Wellington

ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ran Zhu hoped to run for political office one day, but didn’t expect it would happen this soon. Still, he’s excited to represent the Green Party in Wellington-Halton Hills in the next election after being acclaimed by the riding association earlier this month.

FERGUS – A familiar face will be returning to Team Canada for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Fergus native Patrick Anderson was recently named to Canada’s wheelchair basketball team for the games, which will take place Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 31st annual Industry Day will welcome spectators back in full force on Aug. 2, as additional areas open at Grand River Raceway.

ALMA – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted a modified heavy events competition in hopes of bringing back some of the festival spirit to athletes and members of the community.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work is expected to begin Aug. 3 on installation of traffic signals at two intersections here.

ELORA - Pearle Hospitality has withdrawn its zoning amendment application for the Elora South development and for now will focus on construction of the already approved five-storey condominium building.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - With vaccination rates on the rise in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph, the local health unit will be closing its mass vaccination clinics beginning August 6.

ELORA – The Grand River Raceway will once again welcome spectators at its signature events on Industry Day next month.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – As the province enters Stage 3 of reopening, Centre Wellington is getting ready to play again.