BRUCEDALE – Last year, Mayor Chris White received $44,680 in remuneration and councillors Corey Woods, Mark Bouwmeester, Bruce Dickieson and Steven Liebig received $27,594.
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‘CW Click’ group builds community, sense of belonging
FERGUS – Aubrey beams and calls out to Rosie when she spies her friend coming through the doorway of the hall at St. James Anglican Church. Rosie runs towards Aubrey with her arms wide open.
County Farm and Home Safety Association says when you know the risks you can avoid the danger
ALMA – Don’t drink liquids if you don’t know what they are. Don’t walk behind or in front of a tractor that’s running without letting the driver know. Never go in an area where grain is stored.
Elora author offers flavourful glimpse into Atlantic Canada’s history
ELORA – Jan Feduck’s debut book, Dining Out With History, is a recipe book, travel guide, collection of short stories and historical textbook all rolled into one colourful and digestible package.
Gun ownership is on the rise – and gun safety should be too
ALMA – Nick Grose brought out the big guns at the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association’s pancake breakfast on Saturday. Literally.
County approves creation of joint social services and land ambulance committee
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved the makeup and mandate for a joint social services and land ambulance committee.
Puslinch council considers revitalization plans for downtown Aberfoyle, Morriston
PUSLINCH – Thousands of vehicles drive through Aberfoyle and Morriston on their way to wherever they are going; how to make them stop and spend some time in the villages is the burning question.
Police beat: Child porn charges
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces child pornography charges after officers searched a west-end home last Thursday.
Puslinch will save 10% by paying for new pumper truck up front
PUSLINCH – The Puslinch fire department is getting a new pumper truck.
County plans centralized application, waitlist for licensed child care
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington will launch a centralized application and waitlist for licensed child care in April, using OneHSN software.
James Gordon launches latest album in Eden Mills, performance with Katherine Wheatley
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall presents James Gordon in concert with Katherine Wheatley, when Gordon will also launch his new album Wrinkles and Scars on March 16.
Beauty and the Beast sells out five shows at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Of the six performances of Beauty and the Beast, five sold out the 252 seats in the Fergus Grand Theatre; including one on Feb. 24.
Singer-songwriter Nathan Sloniowski comes back to Elora
ELORA – In the 1970s, artistic prospects for those “coming of age” in Elora were as plentiful as the trees in the gorge.
WCDSB reports successful WHY Survey participation rates
GUELPH – A Well-being and Health Youth (WHY) Survey was completed by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students, parents and staff last week.
Rockwood homeowner offers details of severance plan
ROCKWOOD – Homeowners set to sever their residential lot in Old Rockwood assure they are not looking to tarnish the neighbourhood’s character.