FERGUS – In many ways, usage at Wellington County’s public libraries changed in 2020, but in other ways it stayed the same.
Experts speak the plain truth about COVID-19 vaccine
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The information about COVID-19 - and now the vaccines to fight it – has been coming fast and furious over the past year. It’s no wonder people are overwhelmed with information and confused about who to trust.
Food Cycle Ride crosses the finish line for good
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After 10 years and raising a total $130,000 for the Centre Wellington Food Bank, organizers of the annual event are bringing it to an end.
Sixteen COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway plant
GUELPH - An outbreak of COVID-19 at Cargill Canada’s Dunlop Drive location in Guelph is over, but another persists at the company’s Watson Parkway location.
Proposal for new subdivision on Gerrie Road returns to council
ELORA – A proposal for a 241-unit subdivision on a parcel of land along the Salem-Elora urban boundary has returned to council after first being presented in 2019. The proposal includes an apartment building, townhouses and single-detached homes, as well as parks, open space and storm water ponds.
CW councillors encourage municipal representatives to give to community groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors wore their hearts on their sleeves at the Jan. 18 council meeting as two councillors put forth motions to benefit charitable organizations and welcome local newcomers.
Erin Ministerial offers Lenten Lunches series
ERIN – A group of churches in and around Erin is coming together to offer an online Lenten…
Puslinch hopes to reduce tax increase from 5.75 to 0.93%
ABERFOYLE – After presenting a draft budget on Nov. 25 showing a tax increase of 5.75%, Puslinch Township staff has whittled that down to a 0.93% increase for single family homes, farms, commercial and industrial properties in the municipality.
Elora Mill named number one spa destination in Canada
ELORA MILL – The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa has been named the number one spa and wellness destination in Canada – and number two in North America.
With school trips cancelled some local farmers offer virtual farm visits
WELLINGTON NORTH - In the absence of school trips due to the pandemic, two area farms are offering virtual trips so children can learn about farming and where their food comes from.
Centre Wellington donates $46,000 to arts centre, Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township council here decided to give $17,000 to the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECA) and $29,000 to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games at its meeting Jan. 18.
Centre Wellington council approves 1.33% property tax increase
ELORA – The passing of bylaw 2021-01 by Centre Wellington council on Jan. 18 was the final step…
Supply chain issues with Pfizer will affect local vaccination plan
GUELPH – The local health unit is trying to figure out its next steps after an announcement Jan. 15 that production issues in Europe are affecting Pfizer’s ability to ship the COVID-19 vaccine to Canada.
Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17
GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.
Conservation Halton seeking 2.9% levy increase from Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Conservation Halton is asking Puslinch council for a 2.9 per cent increase this year in the levy the township pays to the conservation authority.