PUSLINCH – In the face of looming U.S. tariffs, Puslinch council has agreed to prioritize buying Canadian.
Puslinch Township vows to buy Canadian
PUSLINCH – In the face of looming U.S. tariffs, Puslinch council has agreed to prioritize buying Canadian.
Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate
ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates square off in first debate
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Six of the seven candidates vying for a seat in Wellington-Halton Hills in the upcoming provincial election took part in a virtual debate on Feb. 18 that was hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture. The focus was on farming.
Public gets glimpse of what Belwood Hall could look like
BELWOOD – Belwood Hall could have a glass enclosed vestibule, new floors and lighting, an updated kitchenette and more storage. But what it definitely will have are accessible washrooms and entrances.
Kat Florence withdrawing financial support for Elora projects; going after online bullies instead
ELORA – Don Kogen has had enough of the online hate that’s been levelled against him, his wife Kristy Hillis and their company Kat Florence Canada. So they're going after the haters.
Take hope – Seedy Saturday is coming March 15, a sure sign that spring is not far away
ABOYNE – The snow may be deep but hopes for spring can still be high as the horticultural societies of Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District are preparing for the sixth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday.
Public health keeping eye on five reportable diseases on the rise
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is keeping an eye on five reportable diseases that showed a marked increase in 2024. The board of health received a report on Feb. 5 from manager of infectious diseases Lilliana Marinko.
Three of four bridges to be replaced, but not for a few more years
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here approved the replacement of three bridges and removal of a fourth at its Feb. 10 meeting. The bridges, located in southern Centre Wellington, have been a controversial topic for local residents and farmers.
Township shuts down Elora tobogganing hill due to safety concerns
ELORA – Centre Wellington officials have put up “no tobogganing” signs at a township park after safety concerns were raised.
Bridge elected chair of board of health for another year
GUELPH – George Bridge was re-elected chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health at its inaugural meeting on Feb. 5.
PC candidate Joseph Racinsky not planning to attend local debates
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – It appears, like others running for the party, that the Progressive Conservative candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills will not attend any debates or all-candidate events hosted by local organizations leading up to the Feb. 27 provincial election.
How much money does Centre Wellington make on parking tickets?
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Early numbers indicate the township made the right decision in 2024 to take over administration of parking tickets. But the township cautions it’s early to jump to conclusions.
Township learns what affordable housing really means
CENTRE WELLINGTON – According to the province, an affordable home in Centre Wellington costs $427,600 and affordable rent ranges from $1,145 a month for a bachelor to $1,305 for a three-bedroom apartment.
Delegate hopes township will address existing drainage issues before allowing another development
FERGUS – Wrighthaven Homes Ltd. has purchased two side-by-side properties – 73 and 79 Sideroad 19 in Fergus – and hopes to build 22 dwellings where there currently are two.