PILKINGTON - A home workshop fire on the 8th Line West, on Oct. 24 is estimated to have caused $120,000 in damages.
Metrolinx promises public consultation in GO line expansion
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Metrolinx spokesperson Nitish Bissonauth says the transit agency will…
Zoning approved for new LCBO outlet at Alma store
ALMA – Mapleton council approved a rezoning application to allow an LCBO outlet to operate…
Pilkington garage fire causes $150,000 in damage
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A garage fire on 2nd Line East in former Pilkington township, northeast…
Arthur chamber recognizes citizens of the year
ARTHUR – Two citizens and two local businesses received recognition from the Arthur District…
Candidates debate abortion, maternity leave, marijuana at Alma meeting
ALMA - Federal election candidates running in the Perth-Wellington riding clashed over abortion, maternity leave and marijuana at the Alma Community Centre on Oct. 15.
Council concerned over amendments to comprehensive zoning bylaw
MAPLETON - Proposed amendments to the comprehensive zoning bylaw affecting all lands in the township have some councillors and residents concerned about high density housing and overcrowding.
Township prepares for water, wastewater fee increases
MAPLETON - Council here has approved a plan to increase water and wastewater fees if its request for proposals (RFP) for companies to take over the systems renewal project is ultimately unsuccessful.
Fifth Elora Handmade Market expands into vintage
ABOYNE - The fifth annual Elora Handmade Market returns on Oct. 27, this year having expanded to include 10 vintage vendors.
Participants recognize National Seniors Day with a Polker Walk
Seniors poker walk - Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus hosted its biannual Poker Walk on Sept. 30 in celebration of National Seniors Day.
Business coach offers advice for aspiring owners
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Oct. 20 to the 26 marks Small Business Week, a time to celebrate small businesses - and Wellington County has a lot to celebrate, too.
Local youth’s pop tab collection for sister raises about $3,000
FERGUS - Over the last year seven-year-old Jude VanVeen has been collecting pop tabs to raise money to help buy his four-year-old sister Anna a wheelchair.
Sportsplex employees recognized for life-saving use of defibrillator
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Two Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex employees were recognized at the 6th annual Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) awards dinner on Oct. 4 for their use of a defibrillator to save a man’s life.
Candidates address agriculture, electoral reform, broadband, gun control
MOOREFIELD - Perth-Wellington federal candidates went head to head on policies at the Maryborough Community Centre during a candidates meeting on Oct. 3.
Palmerston hosted the Tiny Trains and Treats event
Tiny Trains - All Aboard Palmerston hosted a Tiny Trains and Treats event, with a parade starting from the Palmerston Railway Museum and ending at Foodland downtown on Sept. 28.