WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rising cost of living, compounded by annual holiday expectations, has left many county residents struggling to make ends meet.
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St. David Street in Fergus to open by Christmas: township
FERGUS – Despite the snow and sub-zero temperatures that have come early this year, work on St. David Street North in Fergus is still expected to be completed by Christmas.
Local health unit first in Ontario to offer avian flu vaccines
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was the first health unit in Ontario to administer the H5N1 vaccine to humans in the fight against avian influenza.
Local retailers predict holiday spending decline amid economic ‘uncertainty’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local retailers anticipate cautious spending habits this holiday season amid quieting buy-local sentiment and economic uncertainty.
Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 2.7% tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – Gyelph/Eramosa council has passed the municipality’s 2026 budget, which will include a 2.71 per cent tax rate increase for 2026.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation to ‘light up’ hospital until Dec. 23
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation is hoping to once again make things a little brighter for the staff and patients who will be spending time at the hospital this holiday season.
Westario announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON – Westario Power, which supplies electricity to communities in the Town of Minto, has announced the proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
Another cyclist dies after being struck by a vehicle
MINTO – The most recent incident took place on Dec. 9 at about 5:30pm. Emergency crews responded to a collision between two vehicles and a cyclist on Highway 9 near Anna's Lane, just outside Harriston.
Province gives green light to controversial ‘Hidden Quarry’ after 13-year saga
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The province has green-lit a new aggregate operation 13 years after James Dick Construction first applied to tap into a dolomite deposit at the so-called “Hidden Quarry” southeast of Rockwood.
Belwood and District Lions Club sponsor annual Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – It was a snowy Saturday morning Dec. 6 and the Belwood Community Hall was filled with wide smiles and happy chatter as hundreds of people attended the annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Belwood and District Lions Club.
Fergus Pipe Band marks end of parade season with holiday celebration
FERGUS – The Fergus Pipe Band marked the end of parade season with a holiday celebration at the Fergus Legion on Dec. 6.
Parents at St. Joseph Catholic School held a Christmas “give” shop
FERGUS – Parents at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus held a Christmas “give” shop on Dec. 4 and 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church next door.
Possession, trafficking charges after police stop
GUELPH – An Eden Mills woman and Guelph man are facing drug charges following a traffic stop.
Dentists pledge $40,000 to new pool
MOUNT FOREST – McFarlane Family Dental of Mount Forest has committed $40,000 to the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool, specifically two lifeguard chairs.
Police beat: Distraction theft
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify two suspects in a recent distraction theft.