WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two mayors in Wellington County are scratching their heads as to why their municipalities are among those selected to receive strong mayor powers.
Phase 2 of St. David Street North reconstruction begins April 14
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work on the second phase of the reconstruction of St. David Street North through Fergus begins April 14.
Wheelchair basketball great Patrick Anderson joins Team Addy
FERGUS – Team Addy has a new member: wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson. The Fergus native is also helping the Centre Wellington Celtics offer wheelchair basketball.
Five candidates running in redrawn Wellington-Halton Hills North riding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The federal election is looming and incumbent Conservative Michael Chong is the one to beat in Wellington-Halton Hills North.
New housing complex almost complete
FERGUS – The housing complex under construction behind the New to You store on St. David Street North (Highway 6) in Fergus is nearing completion.
Centre Wellington purchases long-coveted well on Middlebrook Road
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters called the $1.8-million purchase "a critical step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community.”
Centre Wellington approves urban boundary proposed by county
ELORA – The urban boundary of Elora and Fergus approved by township council in October will likely change in minor ways after it was revealed on March 25 that Wellington County planning staff had tweaked the boundaries to avoid farmland fragmentation.
Old Groves hospital property back on the market
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital officials announced on April 1 that the sale of the old hospital site will not proceed as initially planned.
Elora BIA looking for advisory committee volunteers
ELORA – The Elora BIA is looking for local business owners and residents to sit on its advisory committees.
Puslinch man not giving up despite decisions exonerating municipality, mayor
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch resident Bruce Taylor is feeling deflated, but not defeated, after complaints he lodged with the township integrity commissioner and the Ontario Ombudsman were deemed not to require further investigation.
Puslinch Township ramping up for AMPS ticket system
PUSLINCH – Councillors here have learned it’s complicated to switch from the provincial offences system to an administrative monetary penalty system, but they remain convinced the effort will be worth the savings in both time and money.
Sideroad 10 residents hope theirs will be next road to be paved in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – While they appreciate the “break” from construction mayhem after a year of traffic detour mayhem, residents on Sideroad 10 South in Puslinch want the township to pave the road as soon as possible.
World Autism Day, April 2, perfect time to ‘celebrate the spectrum’
FERGUS – What’s it like to have autism? As World Autism Day (April 2) approaches, 11-year-old Matteo Di Cintio gave it some thought. “It’s like having a super power,” he said in an interview. “I have a super brain that makes me really smart.”
Puslinch council, mayor paid $147,196 in 2024
PUSLINCH – Puslinch councillors and the mayor were paid a total of $147,196 in 2024 in honorariums, benefits and expenses.
Local man nominated for Police Association of Ontario award
ELORA – Elora’s Mike Duhacek has been nominated for a Police Hero Honour Roll Award.