ELORA – The Business Centre Guelph Wellington (BCGW) is supporting nine young entrepreneurs this summer through the Summer Company student entrepreneurship program.
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Traffic light installation to begin Aug. 3
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work is expected to begin Aug. 3 on installation of traffic signals at two intersections here.
Mad Scientist part of summer workshops at Wellington County Museum
SCIENCE IN THE PARK – On July 21 the Mad Scientist came to the Wellington County Museum and…
Fergus Ghost Walk tours now available
FERGUS – The Fergus Ghost Walk is preparing for its upcoming summer and fall walking tour dates, with tickets available now at $15 per person.
Recreation programs ramping up in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As the province enters Stage 3 of reopening, Centre Wellington is getting ready to play again.
Council gives go-ahead for business park in north Fergus
FERGUS – Council unanimously approved the business park strategy prepared by McSweeney and Associates at its July 26 meeting. The township purchased land on Dickson Drive in north Fergus for a business park in 2020 and the strategy will see the area developed in phases as the land sells.
Pearle Hospitality will receive tax rebate for Elora south development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
Green Party chooses Ran Zhu as Wellington-Halton Hills candidate
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ran Zhu hoped to run for political office one day, but didn’t expect it would happen this soon. Still, he’s excited to represent the Green Party in Wellington-Halton Hills in the next election after being acclaimed by the riding association earlier this month.
Fergus native Patrick Anderson to lead Team Canada in return to Paralympics
FERGUS – A familiar face will be returning to Team Canada for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Fergus native Patrick Anderson was recently named to Canada’s wheelchair basketball team for the games, which will take place Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.
31st annual Industry Day will be celebrated back at the track
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 31st annual Industry Day will welcome spectators back in full force on Aug. 2, as additional areas open at Grand River Raceway.