GUELPH – Several incidents at county-operated social service buildings in Guelph in recent years have threatened the safety of county staff. The county has responded by implementing building improvements recommended in a 2022 threat assessment.
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Gardening in the termite zone requires extra precautions
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It will come as a relief for people who live in the termite zone that the township will be taking on termite management rather than leaving individuals to deal with termites on their own.
Cherry trees thrive at Fergus Sportsplex
FERGUS - Cherries were bursting from the trees in the forest, next to the tennis courts at the Fergus Sportsplex.
J.D. Hogarth Public School holds year-end assembly
FERGUS - CiCi Neerhof received the Doreen Little Award at this year’s J.D. Hogarth Public School year-end assembly.
Community Garden Network signs use of land agreement with township
FERGUS - Council authorized a Use of Township Grounds Agreement with the Community Garden Network at its June 26 meeting.
OPP release photos of suspects in Fergus break-in
FERGUS - On June 26 the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a break and enter at a building on Union Street East in Fergus.
No breach of court order by Centre Wellington woman following email to senior OPP staff
GUELPH – Brenda Dolderman returned to Guelph court on June 27 after police alleged she breached a court-ordered condition of a Feb. 23 house arrest sentence.
Neighbourhood celebrates Pierpoint Park on June 24
FERGUS – About 40 people were on hand at Pierpoint Park last Saturday for a celebration of the “significance and uniqueness” of the parkland to the local community.
Alzheimer Society receives donation from Fergus Highland Rugby Club
FERGUS — The Highland Old Guys (HOGs) of the Fergus Highland Rugby Club recently donated $1,000 to the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington.
Construction Ahead: Highway 6 road work beginning in June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Those who regularly travel between Fergus and Guelph on Highway 6 will have noticed the pylons already and assumed construction is coming – and it is.
Province unilaterally extends urban boundaries in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government has made unilateral changes to an amendment to Wellington County’s Official Plan, adding more than 1,000 acres of mostly agricultural land to urban boundaries.
County increasing support for Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is increasing its financial support for the Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival, which is being held in the county for the first time in 2023.
Fergus hosting CanIron conference this summer
FERGUS – Sparks will fly this summer when Fergus plays host to the Canadian National Blacksmith Conference from Aug. 3 to 6 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Guelph woman charged with careless driving causing death
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police have charged a Guelph woman with careless driving causing death in connection with a fatal two-vehicle crash here in September.
Newly-elected Centre Wellington council gets down to business
ELORA – The newly-elected Centre Wellington council got down to some housekeeping items at its first regular council meeting on Dec. 13 And councillors proved to be conciliatory, complimentary, and eager to get going.