Joanne Shuttleworth

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Improvements to the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 are expected in 2023. Officials say the work will include traffic signals and left-hand turn lanes.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis has continued to serve its clientele during the pandemic, but it’s been a rocky road, says the organization’s executive director.

FERGUS – An aunt and niece duo made a little history at the blood donor clinic at the Fergus Legion last week.

ELORA – Before buying local food and supporting local farmers was a thing, Anita Stewart was lobbying for Canadian cuisine to be recognized - not only around the world, but in this very country - as something unique and delicious and worth celebrating.

FERGUS – Council unanimously approved the business park strategy prepared by McSweeney and Associates at its July 26 meeting. The township purchased land on Dickson Drive in north Fergus for a business park in 2020 and the strategy will see the area developed in phases as the land sells.

GUELPH – Helen Fishburn said she was still experiencing a “joy hangover” the day after the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) broke ground on a new facility in Guelph that will be dedicated to providing mental health services to children and youth.

ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ran Zhu hoped to run for political office one day, but didn’t expect it would happen this soon. Still, he’s excited to represent the Green Party in Wellington-Halton Hills in the next election after being acclaimed by the riding association earlier this month.

ELORA - Pearle Hospitality has withdrawn its zoning amendment application for the Elora South development and for now will focus on construction of the already approved five-storey condominium building.

FERGUS – John Scott hopes Centre Wellington council won’t get cold feet when it comes to bike lanes in the future after community backlash over council’s decision to install separated bike lanes on St. David Street North.

SALEM - Belinda and Chris Cox have given new meaning to the term “power couple.” The Salem couple each set a Guinness World Record for feats of strength and athleticism this year.

ELORA – With unanimous approval from council, Centre Wellington now owns the statue that towers over the greenspace in downtown Elora.

SALEM – A hairpin turn at Geddes Street and James Street in Salem, combined with an increase in truck traffic is causing concern for Salem residents. About a dozen people gathered at the intersection on July 19 to air their grievances. “It’s never been like this before,” said Paul Whitaker.

ELORA – The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) completed its final COVID-19 drive-through vaccination clinic on July 16. "We can do more at a drive through. And our patients can stay in their cars," said Dr. Julie Ray.

ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project (ESP) committee has decided to withdraw from an agreement with Centre Wellington Township to select a site, select an artist and commission a sculpture in Elora to honour the legacy of Jack R. MacDonald.