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Wellington North unlikely to see an off-leash dog park before 2025
WELLINGTON NORTH – Officials here are not ruling out the possibility of opening a dog park in the township in the future but are not moving forward with any plans as of now, given the current department workload.
Fergus Brass Band, Rotary Club make Canada Day stops at long-term care homes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Brass Band joined the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora for several Canada Day celebrations at long-term care homes across Centre Wellington on July 1.
Upgrades to Arthur arena floor nearing completion
ARTHUR – After a months-long renovation, the arena floor at the Arthur and Area Community Centre is in its final stages.
Fergus Scottish Festival goes online again this year
FERGUS – Organizers of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games have announced details of the ticketed Gala 2 Go slated for August 12.
Property owner opposes relaxation of regulations on shipping containers
MAPLETON – A local property owner feels the township should leave existing regulations regarding the use of shipping containers in the municipality as they stand.
Fergus Legion seeks community input as it develops strategic plan
FERGUS – As the country begins to reopen from the pandemic, the Fergus Legion is taking the opportunity to regroup and has issued a community survey it hopes will help steer the organization for the next five to 10 years.
Hundreds turn out for ‘Cancel Canada Day’ march in Guelph
GUELPH – A crowd of hundreds marched through downtown Guelph on July 1, wearing orange shirts to show solidarity with Indigenous people.
Saugeen Connects helps local youth start up business ventures
NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects, an economic development partnership consisting of the Saugeen…
Council approves after-school program at Drayton Heights
MAPLETON – Council here has approved the operation of a municipal after-school program at Drayton Heights Public School.
A one-horse parade in Canada Day colours
A no-parade parade – Disappointed that there would be no parade in Elora this year to participate…
Elora photographer releasing first book this fall
ELORA – A lot of people are talking about resiliency right now – that’s what it has taken to get through this pandemic and it’s what we’ll all need as we come out of it.
Mobile Hazardous Waste Depot relocates for month of July
ROTHSAY - The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Belwood Waste Facility to the Rothsay Waste Facility for the month of July.
St. Andrews church hosts community event and food drive
HILLSBURGH – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an outdoor book, games, puzzle and craft sale with funds raised going toward church initiatives.
OPP conduct safety blitz
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a community-focused Traffic Safety Initiative in the Township of Centre Wellington on June 30.