Soccer tournament – The Wellington Catholic District School Board boys and girls county…
Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son
ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.
Council approves funding for pavilion, new washrooms at Rockmosa Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved a $1-million pavilion project that will include new public washrooms and other items at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood.
Erin pre-qualifies contractors for two wastewater treatment plant contracts
ERIN – Council here is proceeding with a list of pre-qualified contractors for two phases of the town’s much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant.
Guelph/Eramosa rejects motion to lower speed limit on two Rockwood streets
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Councillor Mark Bouwmeester introduced a notice of motion on May 2 asking council to consider the idea of a pilot project to lower the speed limit from 50 to 40km/h along the entire length of MacLennan and Dunbar Streets.
Mental health supports, education among topics discussed at local debate
PUSLINCH – Mental health supports, intertwined with education, was a hot topic at a Wellington-Halton Hills all candidates debate Monday evening.
Riverfest Elora announces lineup for 2022 festival
ELORA – Riverfest Elora has announced the lineup for the 2022 instalment of the annual music festival on Aug. 19, 20 and 21 at Bissell Park in Elora. Headliners include Alessia Cara, Mother Mother and The Glorious Sons.
Erin councillor Rob Smith announces he’s running for mayor
ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.
Save Our Water hosts community event to commemorate its success
ELORA – Local water activist group Save Our Water hosted a community gathering to celebrate nearly seven years of fighting to keep Centre Wellington’s water supply within the township.
Arthur Lions Club host annual duck race
Duck race – After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the Lions Club of Arthur once again hosted its…
Bicycle safety focus of course in Fergus
Bike rodeo – The Optimist Club of Centre Wellington, in partnership with Wellington County OPP, hosted a Bicycle Safety Course on May 14 at the Fergus Curling Club.
UGLF hoping to set precedent with first fundraising gala on May 27
ELORA – Working to continue to support student success, the Upper Grand Learning Foundation (UGLF) is hosting a fundraising gala that organizers hope will be the first of many.
Erin council pre-qualifies contractors for two wastewater treatment plant contracts
ERIN – Council here is proceeding with a list of pre-qualified contractors for two phases of the town’s much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant.
Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”
UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).