GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is undertaking a feasibility study of a consolidated junior kindergarten to Grade 8 French immersion (FI) program in west Guelph after receiving public feedback about the lack of a program in the area.
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Public meeting June 30 to consider extra height for Elora development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality (Elora South Inc.) wants to move ahead with its plan to develop land on the south side of the Grand River here and will be bringing an application for a zoning change to a public planning meeting on June 30.
Rockwood Farmers’ Market exceeded opening day expectations
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicked off the 2021 season with a turnout that exceeded opening day expectations, setting precedence for an exciting season ahead.
Staff recommends separated bike lanes for St. David Street North
FERGUS –Township staff is recommending separated bike lanes be installed on St. David Street North when infrastructure work is complete on the busy thoroughfare through Fergus in 2023.
City acquisition of Dolime quarry lands coming before area councils
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pit of contention over the years, Guelph/Eramosa is inching closer to waving goodbye to the 230-acre Dolime quarry lands bordered on three sides by the City of Guelph.
Pride flag the first to fly on new Elora Green Space pole
ELORA – On June 16 the Elora Business Improvement Area (BIA) raised a Pride flag in Elora’s downtown green space. It is the first flag to be flown on the Centre Wellington community flagpole at the corner of Mill and Metcalfe Streets.
‘We’re doing our part’: charitable stores happy to reopen
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local charitable stores have been working to reopen during stage one of the province’s reopening plan.
Arthur Opti-Mrs Playground reopens after $120,000 upgrade
ARTHUR – The Opti-Mrs playground, located at 158 Domville Street by the Arthur arena, reopened to the public on June 3 after undergoing $120,000 worth of upgrades.
Erin council reconsidering cannabis stores
ERIN – Town council here is taking another look at allowing cannabis retail shops after receiving public inquiries about retail stores in the area. The town will conduct a survey to determine public opinion.
County hosting virtual public meeting on Road Master Action Plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county began reviewing its transportation network by launching a Road Master Action Plan (RMAP) study in January and is engaging with the public in a second and final round on June 17.
Businesses, residents invited to take part in ‘Hate has no home here’ sign campaign
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora resident Curt Hammond and Fergus resident Diane Ballantyne have started a campaign they hope will send a message to people experiencing hate and racism: there’s room in Centre Wellington for people of all faiths and ethnicities.
Minto residents march against hate
HARRISTON – A crowd numbering in the hundreds participated in a solidarity march against hate here on June 14.
‘We want to be put on the map’: Wellington County proposes official film production policy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new commercial film policy will come before county council after the county’s information, heritage and seniors committee approved an amended film policy on June 9, outlining regulations and fee schedules for films to be shot on county property.
Scottish festival organizers share details about this year’s virtual event
FERGUS – The in-person Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has been cancelled for the second consecutive year, but the virtual festival is still a go - version 2.021 organizers are calling it - from Aug. 13 to 16.
CWDHS student awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Louise Turner, a student at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS), has received a Schulich Leader Scholarship. The scholarship gives students $80,000 to $100,000 to use toward their post-secondary education.