FERGUS – Council unanimously approved the business park strategy prepared by McSweeney and Associates at its July 26 meeting. The township purchased land on Dickson Drive in north Fergus for a business park in 2020 and the strategy will see the area developed in phases as the land sells.
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Guelph Black Heritage Society hosting Emancipation Day event
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society’s (GBHS) last in person event was Emancipation Day 2020. One year later, the society is again hosting its annual Emancipation Day Jamboree on Aug. 1. The event will be held outdoors, in the rear yard of its Heritage Hall, at 83 Essex St. in Guelph.
Everton man donates $50 million to build mental health, addictions centre for youth
GUELPH – Helen Fishburn said she was still experiencing a “joy hangover” the day after the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) broke ground on a new facility in Guelph that will be dedicated to providing mental health services to children and youth.
Pearle Hospitality will receive tax rebate for Elora south development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
Green Party chooses Ran Zhu as Wellington-Halton Hills candidate
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ran Zhu hoped to run for political office one day, but didn’t expect it would happen this soon. Still, he’s excited to represent the Green Party in Wellington-Halton Hills in the next election after being acclaimed by the riding association earlier this month.
Fergus native Patrick Anderson to lead Team Canada in return to Paralympics
FERGUS – A familiar face will be returning to Team Canada for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Fergus native Patrick Anderson was recently named to Canada’s wheelchair basketball team for the games, which will take place Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.
31st annual Industry Day will be celebrated back at the track
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 31st annual Industry Day will welcome spectators back in full force on Aug. 2, as additional areas open at Grand River Raceway.
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Spirit of Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games returns
ALMA – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted a modified heavy events competition in hopes of bringing back some of the festival spirit to athletes and members of the community.
WDGPH reporting seven new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 23 to 25). The region’s active case count now sits at 27, down from 42 on July 19.
Multicultural association has served over 9,000 people throughout pandemic
PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.
Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.
Erin council considering a more present agritourism identity
ERIN – In order to support local innovation in the agricultural sector, council here is looking at amending a bylaw that would allow for a more present agritourism identity in the town.
Province funding Highway 6 resurfacing projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The province’s transportation ministry is funding two road rehabilitation projects within Wellington County as part of its Ontario Highways Program announced on July 21.
Town of Erin sees large increase in grass fires
ERIN – Council here received the second quarterly fire and emergency services report which revealed a large increase in grass fires around the town.