GUELPH – The average family can expect to pay just over $800 more for food in 2025. That’s one prediction of the 2025 Canada Food Price Report, which was released earlier this month.
Chilly night for Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus parade
ROCKWOOD – People bundled up tight against the cold to watch the spectacle of the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 12.
Mount Forest Curling Club to host provincial championship
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club is getting set to host the U18 Men's and Women's 2025 Provincial Curling Championship from Jan. 8 to 12, 2025, and volunteers are needed to make the event a success.
Council approves $36,000 in grants, fee waivers for community organizations
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved more than $36,000 worth of community grants and donations for 2025.
Chris White elected Wellington County warden by fellow councillors
GUELPH – Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White will once again occupy the warden’s seat on Wellington County council, following his election by fellow county council members at a special meeting on Dec. 6.
Council supports raising taxes to increase service at Mount Forest Cemetery
KENILWORTH – Increasing service at the Mount Forest Cemetery to allow for Saturday burials could mean a slight tax rate increase in 2025 for Wellington North residents.
MPP Matthew Rae’s agri-tourism bill referred for final reading
TORONTO – A private member’s bill from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae meant to help promote agricultural tourism in the province has been referred to the Legislative Assembly for its third and final reading.
Holiday fundraiser grants wishes for kids with significant medical challenges
GUELPH – Guelph Wish Fund for Children has launched a new holiday giving campaign aimed at getting donors to sponsor "wishes" for the children with significant medical challenges the organization supports.
Farmers spread joy with Rockwood parade of lights Dec. 12
ROCKWOOD – Mike Sharman has been attending the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights for as long as he can remember.
County suspends ‘Continuum of Care’ project due to lack of funding options
GUELPH – At its Nov. 28 meeting, county council voted in favour of a recommendation to direct staff to cease the development plans for the “Continuum of Care” project, which was to have provided a variety of seniors’ housing options, including affordable and market-based rental and life-lease units.
Five councillors vying for position of Wellington County warden
GUELPH – Five county councillors are in the running to serve as warden for the next two years, and the current warden is not one of them.
Business Centre Guelph-Wellington celebrates 25 years of supporting small businesses
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington hosted an invitation-only luncheon at Cutten Fields for clients, business advisors, board members and more to celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary.
Developer seeks zoning for fifth phase of Arthur’s Eastridge subdivision
KENILWORTH – Plans are moving forward for the fifth and final phase of Arthur’s Eastridge subdivision. A public meeting was held on Nov. 18 to gather feedback on an application to rezone land to allow 55 new housing units to be built.
Tax rate increase of 4.4% proposed for Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa is looking at a four per cent tax rate increase based on the proposed 2025 budget presented to council at its Nov. 18 committee of the whole meeting.
Mount Forest alley becomes outdoor art gallery thanks to team effort
MOUNT FOREST – A previously dark alley in downtown Mount Forest has been transformed into an art gallery thanks to support from local businesses and the work of local artists.