CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff, councillors and the mayor himself are coming to terms with a new budget process now that Mayor Shawn Watters has been granted strong mayor powers by the province.
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The Scented Market wins international award
FERGUS – Kristy Miller, founder and owner of The Scented Market, feels this could mark the start of something new for her business.
Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down
FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.
Mississauga man drowns while swimming at Elora Quarry
ELORA – Emergency crews responded to a call for a swimmer in distress at the quarry, on Wellington Road 18, on June 24 at about 6:30pm.
Centre Wellington council removes Elora BIA board
ELORA – The Elora BIA’s board of management has been scrapped and senior township staff will take it over until an annual general meeting can be called and a new board elected.
Iconic Elora artwork has been revived, returned to post office
ELORA – The Letter by late Elora artist Marilyn Koop has been recreated and returned to its spot on the exterior wall of the Elora post office.
Fergus Scottish Festival showcases 80-year history
ABOYNE – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games held an open house at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 22 to highlight and celebrate its 80-year history.
Local family opens farm for an educational breakfast
FERGUS – The Harrop family hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event on June 21 at its farm, north of Fergus.
A full day of festivities in Centre Wellington this Canada Day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Long-running favourites return this Canada Day in Centre Wellington.
Belwood Lions donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington
BELWOOD – On June 17 the Belwood and District Lions Club presented a cheque for $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington.