ELORA – In a series of bizarre events, two Centre Wellington councillors walked out of a council meeting on Monday after their peers broke with protocol in order to defeat an unorthodox motion that questioned the performance of the township’s CAO.
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Wellington North endorses Arthur BIA, ends downtown revitalization committees
KENILWORTH - Wellington North is setting the groundwork for an Arthur Business Improvement Area (BIA) for 2020, despite considerable “pushback” from local business owners.
Zehrs Fergus raised funds for Groves Hospital Foundation
Business donation - Zehrs Fergus recently held an Icon event in support of the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Centre Wellington Food Bank hosted annual Christmas hamper days at Fergus sportsplex
Hamper days - The Centre Wellington Food Bank hosted its annual Christmas hamper days at the Fergus sportsplex on Dec. 11 and 12.
Council passes 4.7% tax increase
ELORA – Centre Wellington has passed its 2020 budget with a total tax increase of 4.7 per cent for a property assessed at $377,425.
Police beat: Three men charged in break-in, theft in North Perth
Break-in, theft NORTH PERTH – On Dec. 9 at about 12:50pm North Perth OPP officers were…
Centre Wellington appealing for medical professionals
ELORA – A local health official says Centre Wellington is an attractive spot for doctors and other medical professionals.
Fergus resident asking community to donate blood on Christmas Eve
FERGUS - On Aug. 29, 1987, Fergus resident Sandi Wittich Nikolasevic, 26 years old at the time and a young mother, was severely injured in a hit and run accident caused by a truck hitting her car head-on.
Students work together for “There’s Snow Thing Like a Cookie” event
Cookie sale – High school students and Centre Wellington District High School DECA members…
Committee launches website to promote high speed internet
ABERFOYLE - There’s a new website in town for Puslinch residents wanting more information on attracting high speed internet service to the area.
Heritage designation proceeds for Burns church
ERIN - Town council has given its blessing to a heritage designation for the former Burns Presbyterian Church building, following an evaluation that found it to be of significant value.
Christmas hopes
The festive spirit of Christmas will soon descend in earnest.
Evergreen
The evolution of my Christmas spirit this holiday season is best described using the metaphor of a Christmas tree. You should probably sit down for this one. This could get weird.
Centre Wellington approves fire station tender
ELORA – A $300,000 addition and renovation at the Elora Fire Station should be completed by spring.
Guelph-Eramosa may look at ATV bylaw
BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa councillors have agreed to the possibility of having staff investigate allowing a wider range of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on municipal roads.