ELORA – Elora South Inc. can proceed with its plan to demolish parts of the Walser ruins in its plan to restore the building and make it a retail store and restaurant.
Council reverses decision on support letter for new hospice
ELORA – Centre Wellington council reversed a previous decision at its Aug. 22 meeting, voting in favour of addressing a letter of support to the Ministry of Health for a new hospice in Wellington County.
Residents: not enough public consultation on plan to improve Boreham Park in Arkell
ARKELL – Several residents in Arkell are upset that Puslinch council has approved an improvement plan for Boreham Park, claiming decisions were made without input from residents.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show on Aug. 28 from 1 to 4pm.
Tractor pulls to make full comeback at Aberfoyle Fall Fair
After almost two years, the fair is returning to its regular schedule of live events – and that includes the popular tractor pull events.
Mount Forest Sidewalk Saturday event a success
Main Street North in Mount Forest was closed on Aug. 13 for a special event hosted by the local…
Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire on the 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games a resounding success
FERGUS – The first in-person Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games since the pandemic was a resounding success, organizers say.
Foster running for mayor in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There will be a three-way race for mayor here as Bob Foster has thrown his hat into the ring.
At least 60 cattle lost, $5 million in damages after barn fire near Alma
CENTRE WELLINGTON – More than 60 cattle were lost and damages estimated at $5 million in a barn fire that occurred in the early hours on Aug. 13.
WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022
MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.
Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire at 6829 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.
Council seeks other ways to access Puslinch Lake
PUSLINCH – Damage at the public access point to Puslinch Lake on Travelled Road had council looking for other options on Aug. 10.
Bad renters of township facilities leaving Puslinch in the hole
PUSLINCH – Council here has decided to double the security deposit and have a staff person on duty for facility rentals after numerous incidents of renters damaging the Puslinch Community Centre and leaving the township to absorb the clean-up and repair bill.
Centre Wellington Black Committee hosting CW Fun Day on Sept. 4
FERGUS – With a little seed money from the Centre Wellington wellness initiative, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is planning a community fun day on Sept. 4.