ELORA – After years of following in his father's footsteps, Dan Wilson will be stepping into his dad’s boots when he officially becomes CAO of Centre Wellington in January.
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Mapleton snowmobile club reaches trail agreement with GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A two-year impasse between the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and the Grand River Conservation Authority has come to an end – at least in part. The GRCA and the Lake Conestoga Snowmobilers have signed an agreement for 13km of trails in Mapleton Township.
The SEED brings food equity to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Built on a social enterprise model to address food insecurity, Groceries from The SEED are arriving at doorsteps across Fergus and Elora thanks to a recent $10,000 grant from the Centre Wellington Community Foundation.
Guelph/Eramosa reviews recount policy ahead of 2022 municipal election
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After reviewing the township’s recount policy in anticipation of the 2022 municipal election, council here has decided to continue to default to the provincial legislation as set out in the Municipal Elections Act.
Guelph/Eramosa alters fees and charges bylaw to reflect inflation
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – To reflect the current rate of inflation, council here has approved a bylaw that will see slightly higher rates for various services across the township in 2022.
Fergus school’s annual food drive exceeds expectations
FERGUS – Students at J.D. Hogarth Public School in Fergus have exceeded their own expectations, surpassing a goal for food bank donations this holiday season.
Police seek suspect who fled scene of Highway 401 crash
PUSLINCH – Police are still looking for a driver who took off on foot following a crash on Highway 401 here on Wednesday.
‘Kids always came first’: Mount Forest teacher taking ‘high road’ after going against the grain
MOUNT FOREST - Local resident and longtime Wellington Heights Secondary School teacher Dave Griffiths has retired after decades of putting kids first in experiential education.
Erin closes recreation facilities following possible COVID-19 exposure
ERIN – The Town of Erin has closed two of its recreation facilities following a possible COVID-19 exposure. On Dec. 22, the town posted on its twitter that Centre 2000 in Erin and the Hillsburgh Community Centre would remain closed until further notice.
COVID-19 in schools, daycare centres: the latest count
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Dec. 23, there are 106 active cases of COVID-19 reported at schools across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region and five Guelph schools are closed.
Minto approves budget with .85% increase in tax rate
MINTO – Council here has approved a 2022 budget with a local tax rate increase of 0.85%. The increase means a tax hike of just over $11 for local municipal purposes, based on the average residential home assessment of $242,000.
County staff redeployed to assist public health with vaccination clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A total of 16 county staff are being redeployed to assist with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Recreation facilities closing for 11 days in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Arthur and Area Community Centre, Damascus Hall and Mount Forest and District Sports Complex will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.
‘Griefwalk’ program offering virtual support for dealing with loss
GUELPH – The holiday season can be a difficult time for many people, especially those dealing with grief or loss.
Santa arrived in Alma for a Candy Cane Christmas
Alma parade – The Alma Optimist Club’s Santa Claus Parade, which incorporated the theme “Candy Cane Christmas,” wound its way through the village on Dec. 19.