ELORA – In a series of bizarre events, two Centre Wellington councillors walked out of a council meeting on Monday after their peers broke with protocol in order to defeat an unorthodox motion that questioned the performance of the township’s CAO.
Council passes 4.7% tax increase
ELORA – Centre Wellington has passed its 2020 budget with a total tax increase of 4.7 per cent for a property assessed at $377,425.
Centre Wellington appealing for medical professionals
ELORA – A local health official says Centre Wellington is an attractive spot for doctors and other medical professionals.
Centre Wellington approves fire station tender
ELORA – A $300,000 addition and renovation at the Elora Fire Station should be completed by spring.
Highland Pines seeks zoning bylaw amendment
ELORA – Highland Pines Campground is looking to expand its campsite land footprint.
Bylaw allows St. Andrew Street property access to unopened road allowance
ELORA – Council has repealed and replaced a bylaw regarding an unopened road allowance adjacent to 525 St. Andrew St. East in Fergus.
Fergus-Elora Seniors Trans stopping service Dec. 31
ELORA – The Fergus-Elora Seniors Trans will cease operations at the end of the year.
ETFO escalates work-to-rule action with further withdrawal of services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has escalated its ongoing strike action.
Annual Fergus Santa Claus parade brought a festive spirit to town
Festive time - The weather was great for the annual Fergus Santa Claus parade, presented by the Lions, Optimist and Kinsmen Clubs of Fergus, on Dec. 7.
Minto Fire’s Palmerston station hosted the Palmerston Santa Claus parade
Palmerston parade - Spectators flocked to the Palmerston Santa Claus parade, hosted by Minto Fire’s Palmerston station, despite the cold temperatures in the evening on Dec. 7.
Council tentatively approves 2.7% tax hike, 2% capital levy increase
ELORA – In a 4-3 recorded vote, Centre Wellington council tentatively approved the 2020 budget, including a 2.7 per cent tax increase and a 2% dedicated capital levy increase.
Hospice holiday tree fundraiser
Remembrance - Volunteers were at the Elora Legion on Dec. 7 running the Tree of Remembrance fundraiser for Hospice Wellington.
Nexans celebrates significant safety milestone
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It was a snowy night at the Mount Forest Santa Claus parade
Snowy parade – Santa Claus brought the snow with him to the Mount Forest Santa Claus parade…
Centre Wellington considers three funding requests
ELORA – Three organizations asked Centre Wellington for funding during 2020 budget deliberations.