MAPLETON – The replacement of the rink and refrigeration system at the PMD Arena in Drayton will cost Mapleton $2,944,782, and be completed by Ball Construction Limited.
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Fergus resident represents Canada, wins silver at international ball hockey tournament
FERGUS – Richard Wigmore recently led the men’s Team Canada Ball Hockey Team to a silver medal at the world championships.
Arkells, Dallas Smith headlining Meadows Music Festival
FERGUS – Arkells and Dallas Smith are the headliners for Meadows Music Festival in Fergus on May 29 and 30 and in making the announcement on Dec. 16, organizer Collin McKinnon crossed two things off his bucket list.
Township exploring ways to reduce road salt use in winter
ELORA – Road salt damages roads, bridges, cars, shoes, pet paws, vegetation and, most importantly, drinking water, Centre Wellington council heard on Dec. 15.
Mayor’s Golf Tournament raises almost $25,000 for food bank
ELORA – The Mayor’s Golf Tournament, held in September, raised almost $25,000 for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Wellington North approves budget, 3.2% tax levy increase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has approved the township's 2026 budget, including a tax levy increase of 3.16%.
Sacred harmonies fill St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora
ELORA – On an otherwise cold and quiet night in Elora last week, St. John’s Anglican Church was filled with warm, layered voices singing sacred choral music that echoed off the building’s 150-year-old walls.
Council approves paid parking bylaw but argues for more exemptions per household
ELORA – Centre Wellington council got bogged down in discussion on Dec. 15 about paid parking in downtown Elora, which comes into effect on Jan. 5.
Erin council passes budget with 3.8% tax hike
ERIN – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but town council here has approved the 2026 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.8 per cent – up from the 2.5% originally proposed.
Fergus Legion revamps, rebrands Riverside Events Centre
FERGUS – Fergus Legion Branch 275 has come up with a new way to generate income and serve the community at the same time. And on Jan. 18, Legion officials are holding a grand opening for its newly renovated and rebranded Riverside Events Centre.
To avoid getting sick over holidays, get your shots now: public health
GUELPH – Local public health officials are echoing a statement from the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, to get flu and COVID-19 shots before the holidays arrive.
Township considering dike extension to reduce Drayton flooding
MAPLETON – Flooding has been an ongoing problem in Drayton for many years, and Mapleton councillors agree something needs to be done about it. And that “something” could cost $4.3 million over 10 years.
County food banks seek donations to meet growing need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rising cost of living, compounded by annual holiday expectations, has left many county residents struggling to make ends meet.
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.