FERGUS – The Sorbara Group of Companies wants to build more homes in the Storybrook subdivision currently under development in Fergus, and on Aug. 30, Centre Wellington council agreed.
Council approves drop-off zone, traffic improvements at Aberfoyle Public School
ABERFOYLE – Just in time for back-to-school, Puslinch council approved a bylaw to regulate parking and traffic around Aberfoyle Public School.
Pedal for Portage to be virtual event again this year; organizers hope to raise $35,000
ELORA – For the second year, Portage Ontario will be holding its Pedal for Portage event virtually – “hopefully for the last time,” said Ashley-Ann Maginnis, manager of development at Portage Ontario.
Local group calling on Woolwich, Centre Wellington to save Middlebrook Place bridge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A bridge that spans the Grand River between Woolwich and Centre Wellington…
Integrity commissioner’s bill for VanLeeuwen investigation over $21,000
ELORA – It will cost Centre Wellington Township more than $21,000 for integrity commissioner Guy Giorno to investigate whether councillor Steven VanLeeuwen broke the code of conduct when he joined the End the Lockdowns Caucus earlier this year.
Council will revisit decision on bike lanes for St. David Street North in Fergus
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will revisit its decision to install bike lanes on St. David Street North in Fergus at its Sept. 20 meeting.
Integrity commissioner: VanLeeuwen did not contravene code of conduct when he joined End the Lockdowns Caucus
Centre Wellington councillor Steven VanLeeuwen did not contravene the code of conduct when he joined the End the Lockdowns Caucus last year reads a report by integrity commissioner Guy Giorno.
The Grove youth hub opens in Fergus
The Hub is home to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Centre Wellington, The Grove, and Compass Community Services, all of which cater to children and youth aged 12 to 26.
Vaxxed versus unvaxxed battle heats up on the home front
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) is bracing for the next mental health surge – the rift that’s forming in families and workplaces where there’s a mix of members vaccinated and unvaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases on the rise; 26 new cases over weekend in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 26 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region over the Aug. 20 to 23 weekend – two in Wellington County, nine in Dufferin County and 12 in Guelph.
Senator Rob Black named Produce Champion of 2021
OTTAWA - Senator Rob Black of Fergus has been named the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Produce Champion of 2021.
KIPP seeking donations for shade structure
ELORA – While the Kitchen in the Park Project (KIPP) received $35,000 from the Jack R. MacDonald fund to build a shade structure by the oven in Elora’s Bissell Park, it’s not quite enough to cover the cost.
Coalition files application for MOE to investigate wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – The Coalition for the West Credit River has filed an Environmental Bill of Rights application for investigation into the process used for the Town of Erin's wastewater treatment plant, which is slated to begin construction this fall.
White donates $25,000 to Family and Children’s Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth in Wellington County who received services from Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County now have a better chance at pursuing post-secondary education, thanks to a sizeable donation from former county councillor and warden Lynda White.
Children’s Foundation adds mental health support to services it provides
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has added mental health supports to the programs it provides for children and youth, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Guelph Giving Pledge.