ELORA – Centre Wellington council approved three contracts to develop plans for paving and re-paving roads in the township, to develop a stormwater master plan, and to begin the studies necessary to build a new operations centre.
Agencies for victims of domestic and gender-based violence hold a ‘celebration of survivorship’ event
GUELPH – A group of agencies that serve victims of gender-based and domestic violence in Wellington County, Guelph, and Waterloo, met in person on May 27. For many it was the first time in two years.
Puslinch fire department fights multiple fires along train tracks through Arkell
ARKELL – Several people called 911 the evening of May 31 to report grass fires along the train tracks through Arkell.
Briar’s Movie Night in the Park raising funds for Food and Friends
ELORA – It was a radio commercial that got 12-year-old Briar Gemmell thinking about food insecurity.
From nothing to something: Volunteers growing food for food bank in community garden
ERIN - Other people might have seen weeds in the unplanted garden beds in front of Erin District High School.
Puslinch council cuts Sunrise some slack
PUSLINCH – Council here tried to balance the needs of a local non-profit with the best interests of the township in addressing a recent request by Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.
NDP leader makes stop in Fergus on campaign trail
FERGUS – NDP Leader Andrea Horwath visited Fergus on May 26 to pay a visit to local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.
Batter up: local man hopes to get baseball going in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After a long drought, Jeremy Draper wants people to know that baseball is back in Centre Wellington.
Wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson honoured with a sign in his hometown
FERGUS – Fergus native and wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson came to town on May 20 to unveil a sign that was put up in his honour. The idea for the sign was prompted by three Elora Public School students.
Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day
PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.
Dixon’s Distillery named Best of Ontario – Spirits with LCBO award
GUELPH – JD Dixon got the surprise of his life when he learned the business he and his wife Vicky own, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, was named Best of Ontario – Spirits at the LCBO’s Elsie Awards on May 3.
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates talk about farming concerns at OFA debate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers have a lot of concerns going into the provincial election and they got the chance to raise them with Wellington-Halton Hills candidates at a debate on May 18.
Sunrise awaits township decision on supportive housing plan
PUSLINCH – Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre is anxiously awaiting a decision by Puslinch council that could allow the non-profit organization to move ahead with its Supportive Affordable Housing and Respite Project.
Puslinch has serious concerns with city’s Clair-Maltby plan; will reach out directly to Guelph councillors
PUSLINCH – Puslinch Township doesn’t believe the City of Guelph is taking its concerns seriously regarding the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan and council passed a resolution at a May 11 special council meeting to reach out directly to Guelph councillors with their complaints.
Newly-formed Centre Wellington Black Committee hopes to host cultural event Labour Day weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Millicent Gordon has started the Centre Wellington Black Committee, a group of about a dozen Black people in Centre Wellington who get together for social time but also to talk about issues as they come up.