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Mount Forest Legion renovated with $92,600 Trillium grant
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 is open to the public again following completion of building upgrades, thanks to a capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Centre Wellington council votes to start over with short-term rental bylaw
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has voted to “get naked” with a proposed short-term rental bylaw, meaning it will strip it down and start over to build a better framework to regulate the industry.
Measles on the rise in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of measles cases in the region is climbing, part of a concerning trend that’s happening across the province.
Palmerston pedestrian struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
PALMERSTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Main Street West in Palmerston, on April 15 at about 12pm.
Phase two of St. David Street reconstruction now underway
FERGUS – Phase two goes from 50 metres north of Garafraxa Street to Edinburgh Avenue, but this work will be done in two phases as well, to minimize disruption, township officials say.
Province to give strong mayor powers to Centre Wellington and Minto
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two mayors in Wellington County are scratching their heads as to why their municipalities are among those selected to receive strong mayor powers.
Drayton Farm Show raises over $5,000 for Kinsmen initiatives
DRAYTON – The 41st annual Drayton Farm Show took place last week, hosting over 100 vendors.
Township spending $375,000 to renovate former Arthur municipal office
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has awarded a tender of $375,051 for renovations at the Arthur municipal office to Fina Construction Limited. Construction is set to start on May 1 and be completed by Oct. 1.
Perth-Wellington candidates debate issues at first event in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.
Four federal election candidates thus far in riding of Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As of April 7, there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28.
Wheelchair basketball great Patrick Anderson joins Team Addy
FERGUS – Team Addy has a new member: wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson. The Fergus native is also helping the Centre Wellington Celtics offer wheelchair basketball.
Rockwood woman charged with sexual assault
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The incident involved "a sexual offence that occurred between an employee and a young person" at Portage Elora on Irvine Street, police stated in a press release.
MPP Matthew Rae appointed chief government whip of Ontario
OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was appointed chief government whip of Ontario on April 7.
Centre Wellington students lauded by Catholic school board
GUELPH – Grade 8 students Charlotte Vervoort and Seth Garrison have wowed their educators with…