FERGUS – The apartments proposed for 350 St. Andrew St. West in Fergus will be small, affordable, appeal to single tenants without cars, and will bring vibrancy to the downtown core.
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Town of Erin projects a 2.9% tax increase for residents in latest draft budget
ERIN – In order to balance the 2022 budget, and to fund the capital projects being requested, staff here are proposing a 2.9 per cent ($223,000) tax increase for Town of Erin residents.
REVIEW: Drayton Entertainment back on track with ‘Back Home for the Holidays’
CAMBRIDGE - Back Home for the Holidays, a dazzling musical revue that’s as much about coming back to the theatre as it is about celebrating the Christmas season, is part of a triumphant return of live shows to Drayton Entertainment venues.
Bunkie Life: Erin business owners to appear on Dragons’ Den
ERIN – What started as a solution to help a family temporarily house visiting relatives has evolved into a full-fledged backyard bunkie business.
Wellington North councillor joins contest for local PC nomination
PERTH-WELLINGTON - The race to replace Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece in the next provincial election is under way both within and outside his Progressive Conservative party.
Investigation concluded, no charges laid after threat to ‘shoot up’ CWDHS
FERGUS – Police officials say no one will be charged in connection with a recent threat to "shoot up" Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) here.
Erin makes second attempt to tender construction of wastewater plant
ERIN – After no bids were received for the Erin wastewater treatment plant in August, council here is making a second attempt. On Dec. 7, council approved the pre-qualification of five contractors to submit bids for the project.
Puslinch Township recognizes long-serving volunteer firefighters
PUSLINCH - The township and fire department here took a moment on Dec. 1 to honour five long-serving members of the volunteer fire department.
Drive-thru parade showcases Santa Claus
Drive-thru parade – Mount Forest held a drive-thru Santa Claus Parade on the evening of Dec. 3 and there was a great turnout for the event, held in the parking lot of Mount Forest Victory Church.
Clifford Food Bank Christmas hampers underway
CLIFFORD - Chairman Bruce Shannon said the Clifford Food Bank is already preparing its Christmas hampers for this year’s distribution.
Wellington Heights graduate earns scholarship from Ducks Unlimited
BARRIE - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently award Mount Forest Nathan Zeinstra of Mount Forest one of three $1,000 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarships.
Christmas bureau donors help make local children smile
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau is helping local families this holiday season through its angel tree program.
Seniors Centre for Excellence planning to combat ageism
MAPLETON – A new program aimed at combating ageism will be developed through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence with the assistance of provincial funding.
Century-old Mason certificate presented to local lodge officials
HARRISTON - Members of the family of Harvey John Morrison recently presented Masonic Lodge officials here with a certificate recognizing their father, Harvey John Morrison, as a third degree Mason a century ago.
Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pedestrian bridge is lit up for the holidays
Lit bridge – The pedestrian bridge at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park, dressed up with…