ABOYNE – Famous for its beauty and inspiration, it comes as no surprise the Elora Gorge would be the subject of an art exhibition at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
ARU zoning bylaw gets first test in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – The newly-minted bylaw allowing alternate residential units (ARU) on properties in Guelph/Eramosa was put to the test at a public meeting on Dec. 19.
Peace on Earth theme of Alma Santa parade
Christmas parade – The Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade marked St. Nick’s final pre-Christmas trip though Wellington County on Dec. 18.
Repeat bylaw offenders in Guelph/Eramosa to be charged for staff time
BRUCEDALE – If bylaw officers have to revisit your home or business again and again because you are not in compliance with bylaws in Guelph/Eramosa, there will be a fee for that.
Wreaths at Elora cenotaph vandalized
ELORA – Jim Paterson just can’t quite fathom why someone would take the ribbons from the wreaths at the Elora cenotaph, but if it’s meant to be a political protest, it’s action misplaced, he said.
If it’s on your bucket list, Antarctica could be within your grasp
ELORA – If a visit to Antarctica is on your bucket list, 2023 might be the year to make the trek. Elora adventurer Ian Evans has a connection with a tour company that is offering reduced prices in January and February for a limited number of travellers.
Sensational Elora seeking new board, committee members
ELORA – Kirk McElwain said he felt a bit like Santa Claus on Dec. 14 as he and his colleagues handed out a cheque for $9,052 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank, and another for $957 to Centre Wellington Eats, a program at Centre Wellington and District High School.
United Way puts out red alert, needs $200,000 to meet fundraising goal
GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin's 2022 fundraising campaign fell short of its $2.7 million goal and that spells disaster for the 50 or so community benefit organizations that rely on United Way funding.
Public open house for Elora/Salem development cancelled
ELORA – The public open house slated for this evening has been cancelled due to bad weather.
Elora Mill named one of top 100 restaurants in Canada
ELORA – They must be doing something right to make the list of Canada’s top 100 restaurants, says Michael Anderson, restaurant director at the Elora Mill Restaurant.
Newly-elected Centre Wellington council gets down to business
ELORA – The newly-elected Centre Wellington council got down to some housekeeping items at its first regular council meeting on Dec. 13 And councillors proved to be conciliatory, complimentary, and eager to get going.
Agency that operates telephone support lines seeking financial help
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is hoping to raise enough funds to maintain some of the daily services it says are critical to the community.
Developer holding public open house on proposed 273-unit townhouse development in Elora/Salem
ELORA – The owners of a proposed 273-unit townhouse development at 350 Wellington Road 7 are holding a public open house to explain their proposal to the public and seek feedback. The open house is at the Elora Community Centre on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7pm.
Taxpayers in Guelph/Eramosa could see 3.8% increase in taxes next year
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa residents could be facing a 3.76 per cent increase in the township portion of their property taxes in 2023.
Three local girls (and their mom) are selling ‘Jam for Jammies’
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Every child should have a pair of pajamas, says four-year-old Charlie. So she, her sisters, and her mom are selling jam and donating pajamas to kids.