ARKELL – Residents here who live near the Guelph Junction Railway’s (GJR) train crossings fear…
Sidewalk Saturday draws crowd to Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A large crowd assembled on Main Street here on July 10 for a sidewalk sale event…
Ear to the Groundwater Tour begins second phase
ERIN – Shane Philips and the Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) have once again teamed up to begin the second phase of Philips’ Ear to the Groundwater Tour across Wellington County and surrounding areas.
Wellington North unlikely to see an off-leash dog park before 2025
WELLINGTON NORTH – Officials here are not ruling out the possibility of opening a dog park in the township in the future but are not moving forward with any plans as of now, given the current department workload.
Fergus Brass Band, Rotary Club make Canada Day stops at long-term care homes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Brass Band joined the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora for several Canada Day celebrations at long-term care homes across Centre Wellington on July 1.
Upgrades to Arthur arena floor nearing completion
ARTHUR – After a months-long renovation, the arena floor at the Arthur and Area Community Centre is in its final stages.
Hundreds turn out for ‘Cancel Canada Day’ march in Guelph
GUELPH – A crowd of hundreds marched through downtown Guelph on July 1, wearing orange shirts to show solidarity with Indigenous people.
Canada Day lemonade sale raises $1,200 for autism services
FERGUS – A Canada Day lemonade sale, hosted by eight-year-old Walker Samson of Fergus, has raised $1200 in support of Kerry’s Place, which provides services to families with children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Wellington North’s 2021 capital projects will cost $15.2 million
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township officials here estimate the total cost of 2021 capital projects will be $15.2 million. A report received by Wellington North council on June 28 notes actual expenses as of June 15 total $1.27 million.
Wellington North council approves website upgrades
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has directed staff to enter into a contract with Upanup Studios Inc. in order to upgrade the township’s website.
Gift store in Arthur closing after 18 years
ARTHUR – “Eclectica… the Gift Store” will be closing at the end of July, after more than 18 years in Arthur.
Puslinch passes bylaw amendment to address parking concerns on Sideroad 10 North
PUSLINCH – Council here amended the township’s parking bylaw at a June 16 meeting to address parking concerns of residents living on a section of Sideroad 10 North.