Grand opening – In what may have been his last official act as mayor of Centre Wellington, Kelly…
Mayor Kelly Linton
Wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson honoured with a sign in his hometown
FERGUS – Fergus native and wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson came to town on May 20 to unveil a sign that was put up in his honour. The idea for the sign was prompted by three Elora Public School students.
Township to begin Pierpoint settlement research project
CENTRE WELLINGTON – While much is already known about Richard Pierpoint, who was designated a national historic person by Parks Canada in 2020, the township is interested in further developing its understanding of the Pierpoint Settlement and is commencing a research project to learn more.
CW holding open house on major projects
FERGUS – Centre Wellington senior staff and Mayor Kelly Linton will update major projects at an open house on April 28, from 6 to 8pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Township moving ahead on preservation of ‘cultural heritage landscapes’ but won’t declare Pierpoint Park one until research complete
CENTRE WELLINGTON - While council did not approve councillor Stephan Kitras’ motion regarding Pierpoint Park, it did approve a plan that could see the park designated as a cultural heritage landscape in the township.
Neighbourhood grant pilot project ready to launch
CENTRE WELLINGTON – CW Neighbourhood Grants is a simple yet powerful idea: support resident-led community building, encourage neighbours to connect, and create a sense of belonging in our community.
Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after extensive renovations
Re-opening ceremony – Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after…
Centre Wellington set to reopen facilities
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As Ontario enters the next phase of provincial reopening, township facilities will re-open to the public and resume additional services for the community.
Centre Wellington hands out heritage awards
ELORA – Centre Wellington Heritage handed out its annual Heritage Recognition Awards at its Feb. 15 meeting to mark the beginning of Heritage Week and recognize the people and restoration projects in the community that made an impact in 2021.
Township, Green Legacy partner on street planting
ELORA – Centre Wellington officials say a street tree planting partnership with Wellington County’s Green Legacy Program will have numerous benefits for residents, trees and the environment.
Centre Wellington rescinds CAO powers related to state of emergency
ELORA – Centre Wellington has repealed an emergency bylaw enacted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic that granted special powers to the mayor and CAO.
Council agrees to reconsider previous decision to demolish Middlebrook Place bridge
ELORA – Centre Wellington council voted at the committee of the whole meeting on Nov. 22 to reconsider its earlier decision to demolish the Middlebrook Place bridge.
Community involvement a top priority as Elora Rocks prepare for home opener
ELORA – The Elora Rocks hockey team is hosting its opener this Friday (Oct. 15), the third game of the season for the newly-revived team. The senior team recently joined the brand-new Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL).
Mary Brown’s Chicken opens in Fergus
Grand opening – Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton, centre, helped staff cut the ribbon during…
Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic supported Portage Ontario
Golf fundraiser – Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton tees off at the Freedom from Addiction…