PUSLINCH – Mayor James Seeley thinks getting fast COVID-19 test results for children should be the priority for laboratories that conduct the tests, now that schools have opened and many parents have returned to their workplaces again.
Local pharmacist longlisted for CBC Nonfiction Prize
HILLSBURGH – A pharmacist who lives in Hillsburgh has made the CBC’s long list for the 2020 Nonfiction Prize.
Wastewater treatment plant in Fergus will get new roof after all
ELORA – At its Sept. 21 committee of the whole meeting, Centre Wellington council voted 5-2 to award the contract to Glover-Hill Inc. to build a stainless steel floating roof on the secondary digester at the Fergus plant.
COVID-19 assessment centre to open in Harriston in October
HARRISTON – A new COVID-19 assessment centre is expected to open in Harriston next month.
Fire in Erin destroys vehicle, transport trailers
ERIN – A vehicle and two transport trailers were destroyed in a fire that occurred overnight…
Development charges set to increase in Erin
ERIN – Development charges are set to rise significantly in Erin if a proposed increase is passed by town council.
Funding for multi-generational rec facility at Rockmosa Park falls through
ROCKWOOD – A multi-generational recreation facility proposed for Rockmosa Park has fallen through.
As business gets back on its feet, government support programs are winding down
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The flurry of financial relief programs for businesses announced in March and…
Council gets first look at $13.2-million draft capital budget for 2021
ELORA – In preparation for December’s budget deliberations and decisions, Centre Wellington staff presented its 2021 draft capital budget to councillors at a committee of the whole meeting on Sept. 8.
Part II Order request on two historic bridges terminated by Ministry of Environment
ELORA – A Part II Order request that put the brakes on two bridge replacement projects in Centre Wellington, has been “terminated” by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Elora RMT accused of sexual assault cuts deal with College of Massage Therapists
ELORA – A registered massage therapist who worked in Elora has resigned from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, promising to never practise massage therapy again, after two separate accusations of sexual assault.
Roof at Fergus wastewater treatment plant comes back to council
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will get another chance to debate and perhaps decide the fate of the secondary digester roof replacement project at the Fergus wastewater treatment plant after painting itself and staff into a corner in August.
Elements Casino in Elora to open Sept. 28
ELORA – Elements Casino Grand River is reopening on Sept. 28. But it will be slot machines only in the beginning, and other table games and amenities like food and beverage services will not be open. As well, admission is limited to 50 guests at a time.
Everton Community Church installs new windows
New windows – The Everton Community Church is getting new windows, and the old ones will soon…
School bus drivers want better PPE, adult monitors, fewer students on buses
GUELPH – School bus drivers are not happy with the return to school plan and the added responsibilities that will fall on their shoulders once buses get rolling later this month.