PUSLINCH – Plagued by parties that exceed capacity and renters who don’t respect the venue, Puslinch councillors hoped the solution to problems with rentals at the Puslinch Community Centre might be found in the 2024 user fees and charges bylaw.
Graffiti spree through Fergus causes frustration for businesses, residents
FERGUS – Wellington OPP have identified six youths allegedly responsible for a spree of graffiti in Fergus over the weekend of Nov. 24 to 26 and are looking for more suspects.
Puslinch to begin recruiting for new fire chief
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is looking for a new fire chief.
‘Bio nets’ make real Christmas trees really sustainable
PUSLINCH – What could be more environmentally sustainable than getting a real Christmas tree as opposed to an artificial one? Getting a real tree that’s wrapped in biodegradable netting and not the usual plastic netting, Alison McCrindle says.
Speeds to be reduced on several Centre Wellington roads
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Get your foot off the gas. Speed limits are about to be reduced on several roads in Centre Wellington after council approved a new posted speed limit bylaw on Nov. 27.
Council supports battery storage facilities in principle; will write resolutions of support
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council did not approve two proposals to locate battery storage facilities in the township at its Nov. 27 meeting, but it did express a willingness to entertain the idea.
Cox family grateful for community support after experimental cancer treatment
ERIN – Kevin Cox of Erin has jumped right back into normal life after apparently – hopefully – battling cancer for the second and final time.
Women in Crisis opens doors for first community open house in 15 years
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis held an open house on Nov. 22, offering a glimpse of what goes on inside the heavily secured building.
Quick-thinking neighbours help thwart fire in Fergus
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were able to extinguish a Thursday night garage fire before it spread to the house, thanks to some quick-thinking neighbours.
Elora couple brings home medals from world FireFit championship
ELORA – If you had to be rescued in a fire, you might hope Katherine Ross and Jason Woodford were on scene to help you out.
Council approves development, boundary expansion in Elora/Salem
ELORA – Council approved a subdivision proposal on Nov. 14 that will see a total of 247 housing units constructed at 6542 and 6560 Gerrie Road in Elora.
Elora is getting all lit up for Christmas
ELORA – If you think Elora is looking a little more gorgeous for the holidays this year, you’re not wrong. There’s a beautification project going on and there are many people to thank for it.
Puslinch considering photo radar to get speeders to slow down
PUSLINCH – Speeding is a top concern in Puslinch, so council was happy to hear a presentation about automated speed enforcement (photo radar) from Local Authority Services at its Nov. 8 meeting.
Centre Wellington council sends cannabis question to committee
ELORA – Centre Wellington council is punting the cannabis question to the newly formed economic prosperity and growth advisory committee.
Students at Aberfoyle Public School become scientists for a day
ABERFOYLE – Students in Christa Hayes’ kindergarten class came to their senses on Nov. 9 – all five senses actually, as Scientists in School ran workshops for several classes that day.