PONSONBY – Gary Willfang, a bus driver at Ponsonby Public School, has been named one of Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) “Everyday Heroes”.
Centre Wellington
Proposed operations centre for Centre Wellington will cost $27 million
ELORA – Centre Wellington council is considering a $27-million operations centre in Fergus to centralize various departments. But two councillors are skeptical of a draft report presented to council on April 28.
Elora Sculpture Project to feature artists from coast to coast
ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project will celebrate its 12th edition this year with an exhibition that showcases works from a variety of artists from across the country.
Centre Wellington Toastmasters Club offers public speaking practice during pandemic
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With virtual meetings and events becoming the norm during the pandemic, a large gap in communication has emerged. New skills are now required in order to effectively communicate with others.
Warden supports province’s decision to seek feedback on municipal codes of conduct
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton supports the Ontario government's decision to seek public feedback on how to strengthen municipal codes of conduct. “We at least need something that holds councillors to a basic level of conduct,” he said.
Bring on the blooms: Centre Wellington greenhouse gearing up for season
FERGUS – In this sunny-snowy-rainy-hot-cold-snow again of a spring, it’s easy to believe Marisa MacKay has the best job in the world. MacKay is the horticulturist for Centre Wellington, and it’s her job to grow the annuals and perennials for township planters, flower boxes and gardens.
Three-hour on-street parking begins May long weekend in Fergus, Elora
ELORA - Three-hour on-street parking in downtown Elora and Fergus will begin on the May long weekend and end Oct. 31.
Elora Farmer’s Market delays opening until May 22
ELORA – The Elora Farmers' Market will now open on May 22, instead of May 1 as initially planned.
CWDHS teacher Tim King named ‘Everyday Hero’ by school board
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School teacher Tim King has received a UGDSB ‘Everyday Hero’ award for his efforts in introducing students to the field of computer technology.
Committee gets go-ahead from council to move forward on attainable housing
ELORA – Centre Wellington council got a second chance to discuss the work of the Healthy Growth Committee and its desire to focus on attainable housing at its April 26 meeting. And this time, there were several delegates to underscore the importance and impact of high housing costs in the township.