PONSONBY – Connor Mahon was four-and-a-half when he showed an interest in the piano and his parents went to great lengths to find a teacher who would take a student under six, which is typically when children start piano.
Paid parking could be coming to downtown Elora, Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Start collecting your loonies because paid parking could be coming to a downtown near you.
Elora arts centre receives $1.2-million federal grant
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts has a big dream, and a $1.2-million grant from the federal government has moved it closer to reality.
Following in her father’s footsteps led to an amazing view of the world and a fitting finale for his retirement
CENTRE WELLINGTON – It’s not unusual for a child to follow in a parent’s footsteps as they plan their future career, and in the Marfleet household, flying runs in the family.
Council approves balcony addition at former Commercial Hotel
ELORA – Don Kogen couldn’t be more pleased that Centre Wellington council is allowing he and his wife Kristy Hillis to add a balcony to the former Commercial Hotel at 43 Mill St. W. in Elora after originally being turned down.
Local doctor recruiting efforts showing some success
FERGUS – The local physician recruitment team has had some success in 2023, attracting several physicians to fill holes in the staffing schedule.
Centre Wellington fire department to get new pumper truck
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents who get Class A open-air fire permits are reminded that fires are not allowed in front yards.
Eight more EV charging stations coming to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is getting eight more electric vehicle charging stations – four in Elora and four in Fergus.
Public health struggling to find dentists for Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan
GUELPH – While Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is ramping up its dental programs post-pandemic, it is struggling to find dentists to provide services for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan (OSDCP).
Local school boards change April PA day due to solar eclipse
WELLINGTON COUTY – Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board are rescheduling an upcoming Professional Activity (PA) day from April 19 to April 8.
Township removes poisonous plants from Boreham Park, months after planting them
PUSLINCH – Township staff recently removed 52 Hicks yew plants it had just planted in Boreham Park after resident Bruce Taylor informed staff and council that the plants are poisonous and a potential danger to children and pets if ingested.
Five-storey apartment building approved in downtown Fergus
FERGUS – For a brief moment, an application to build a five-storey apartment building in downtown Fergus was defeated by Centre Wellington council on Feb. 12. But when councillor Denis Craddock learned his vote to abstain meant a vote against the motion, he requested that council reconsider.
Public health relaunches Check Before You Choose website
GUELPH – Want to know how a restaurant or nail salon did on their public health inspection before making a reservation? Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has relaunched its Check Before You Choose website, featuring a mobile-friendly map of establishments with inspection reports and tickets.
Bridge acclaimed as chair of Board of Health
GUELPH – George Bridge has been acclaimed as chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health.
Paddock Bridge is out and detours are causing problems for Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – The sudden closure of the Paddock Bridge last May is wreaking havoc on Puslinch roads, causing council here to worry the township won’t be properly compensated by Wellington County.