The newly-formed South Wellington Community Lions Club held its first money-raising event in…
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Local squash player to compete in first national tournament in nearly two years
FERGUS – Ranked 199th in the world, local squash player Cameron Seth is set to compete this week in one of the first major squash tournaments in Canada since the pandemic began.
Bridal show
On a windy Oct. 17, LaFontana restaurant in Elora hosted a show of local businesses displaying…
Centre Wellington staff to take another look at policies on mental health, public interactions
ELORA – A proposed policy about respectful interactions and frivolous, vexatious and unreasonable complaints didn’t sit well with Centre Wellington council. Nor was it well received by some members of the public, who felt the policy specifically targets them.
Community group makes pitch to council to save Middlebrook Place bridge
ELORA – Centre Wellington council passed a motion at its Oct. 18 committee of the whole meeting to reconsider its decision to demolish the Middlebrook Place bridge.
How meat pies and pints can help end polio
CENTRE WELLINGTON – In the midst of a global pandemic, Rotary International has not forgotten its pledge to eradicate polio from the world. And the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hasn’t forgotten either.
Wellington County resident inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame
ABOYNE - A plaque commemorating Peter Sikkema's recent induction to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Historic Dalby House ready for new chapter
ELORA – Historic Dalby House has new owner, new renovation, and is ready for new tenants.
Centre Wellington reopens Bain bridge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Bain Bridge has reopened. Township staff, the mayor, and a few dignitaries were on hand on Oct. 14 to cut the ribbon on the Bain bridge, located on the 5th Line between Wellington Road 18 and Eramosa-Garafraxa Townline.
Firefighters rescue two kayakers from the Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a water rescue at the Elora Gorge on Thursday evening after two kayakers found themselves stranded along the riverbank, unable to get back up the river.