FERGUS – Despite the snow and sub-zero temperatures that have come early this year, work on St. David Street North in Fergus is still expected to be completed by Christmas.
St. David Street in Fergus to open by Christmas: township
Local retailers predict holiday spending decline amid economic ‘uncertainty’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local retailers anticipate cautious spending habits this holiday season amid quieting buy-local sentiment and economic uncertainty.
Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 2.7% tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – Gyelph/Eramosa council has passed the municipality’s 2026 budget, which will include a 2.71 per cent tax rate increase for 2026.
Another cyclist dies after being struck by a vehicle
MINTO – The most recent incident took place on Dec. 9 at about 5:30pm. Emergency crews responded to a collision between two vehicles and a cyclist on Highway 9 near Anna's Lane, just outside Harriston.
Province gives green light to controversial ‘Hidden Quarry’ after 13-year saga
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The province has green-lit a new aggregate operation 13 years after James Dick Construction first applied to tap into a dolomite deposit at the so-called “Hidden Quarry” southeast of Rockwood.
County food banks seek donations to meet growing need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rising cost of living, compounded by annual holiday expectations, has left many county residents struggling to make ends meet.
Local health unit first in Ontario to offer avian flu vaccines
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was the first health unit in Ontario to administer the H5N1 vaccine to humans in the fight against avian influenza.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation to ‘light up’ hospital until Dec. 23
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation is hoping to once again make things a little brighter for the staff and patients who will be spending time at the hospital this holiday season.
Westario announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON – Westario Power, which supplies electricity to communities in the Town of Minto, has announced the proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
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“It seems that every month we get more new clients than we did before.”- Clifford Food Bank chair Don Senek
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Five generations! That is how long John Thomson and Son Furniture has been in business.
John Thomson and Son Furniture – still going strong!
Five generations! That is how long John Thomson and Son Furniture has been in business.
Stay Cozy and Warm this Winter with Don’s Heating and Cooling
Picture this: it’s the first real snowfall of the year. The air is crisp, the sky is quiet, and you’ve just stepped inside after shoveling the walk.
Luisa’s Draperies: What are your windows wearing?
Window coverings. They frame your view to the outside world, enhance it, and draw your eye to it.