Centre Wellington

FERGUS – John Scott hopes Centre Wellington council won’t get cold feet when it comes to bike lanes in the future after community backlash over council’s decision to install separated bike lanes on St. David Street North.

KIPP – Bagels were the order of the day on July 17 when the Kitchen in the Park Project (KIPP)…

SALEM - Belinda and Chris Cox have given new meaning to the term “power couple.” The Salem couple each set a Guinness World Record for feats of strength and athleticism this year.

ELORA – For the first time since 2019, Riverfest Elora officials will be hosting a live music festival in the village.

ELORA – With unanimous approval from council, Centre Wellington now owns the statue that towers over the greenspace in downtown Elora.

SALEM – A hairpin turn at Geddes Street and James Street in Salem, combined with an increase in truck traffic is causing concern for Salem residents. About a dozen people gathered at the intersection on July 19 to air their grievances. “It’s never been like this before,” said Paul Whitaker.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Museum and Archives will reopen on July 23 and county libraries are expanding capacity limits. The moves, announced in a July 19 press release, were made in response to the province entering step three of its reopening plan on July 16.

FERGUS – On the weekend of Aug. 21, Fergus resident Pete Viol will begin his 750km canoeing trip through Ontario’s waterways to raise money for the cardiac centre at St. Mary’s General Hospital.

ELORA – The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) completed its final COVID-19 drive-through vaccination clinic on July 16. "We can do more at a drive through. And our patients can stay in their cars," said Dr. Julie Ray.