BRUCEDALE – While only a few members of the public spoke at a special council meeting to gather feedback on Guelph/Eramosa Township’s proposed 2025 budget, it seemed clear that residents think that a tax rate increase of more than 3.5 per cent is too high.
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Mapleton considers significant changes to land use permit system
MAPLETON – Council here is considering making big changes to its land use control system. Permits are currently approved through a committee of adjustment, but council is considering scrapping this committee and instead moving to a community planning permit (CPP) system.
Charities feeling effect of postal strike urge donors to make in-person donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local charities are feeling the effects of the recently paused Canada Post strike and are scrambling to adjust.
Newlywed curlers heading to Olympic trials in Nova Scotia next week
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Christmas Eve, Riley Sandham and Brendan Craig will be boarding a plane and flying east for a shot at representing Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Centre Wellington passes 2025 budget; residents will see 3.5% increase on tax bill
ELORA – The budget includes a 3.49 per cent increase on the township portion of the tax bill, which amounts to an extra $50 a year on a home assessed at $393,972.
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Dear Santa, I think we need to talk about what happened last Christmas. As you know, there was no Toyota 4Runner in my driveway on Christmas morning. I thought we had an understanding?
Local events to fight off the winter blues for those 55 plus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, connection and togetherness, where families gather, traditions are upheld, and memories are made. For many, it’s a season filled with laughter and warmth.
Anderson family tackles Christmas isolation with annual community dinner
MINTO – For the last nine years on Dec. 25 deputy mayor Jean Anderson and the Minto community have come together to turn an isolating day into a moment of togetherness.
Conn church’s nativity display featured 576 Christmas story scenes
CONN – Knox Conn Presbyterian Church opened its doors from Dec. 6 to 8 to share its 8th annual Nativity Display.
Open Mind: ‘Tis the season to be jolly?
Everything about being out in the world this time of year screams, “Be merry, be jolly.”
‘Take home the holidays’ returns to Guelph market
GUELPH – “Take Home the Holidays,” a cozy night of community and holiday shopping, is returning to the Guelph Farmers market on Dec. 18 from 4 to 9pm.
Police beat: Man charged with assault after incident at Elora arena
ELORA – A Stratford man has been charged with assault following an incident at the arena here last week.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1928, 1953
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Exclusive Bridgerton Candlelight Concert is coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever have partnered to bring an exclusive Bridgerton concert by Candlelight®, featuring hits from the beloved series, and it is coming to Guelph.