ELORA - On Dec. 16 Kasandra Coleman, a local author of children’s books, read to children and parents from her latest, The You, You are is Perfect, and others at Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora.
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2023 Scotch Doubles Bonspiel wraps up at Elora Curling Club
ELORA - The Elora Curling Club officially wrapped up its 2023 Scotch Doubles Bonspiel.
Craft and Bake sale held at Elora Legion
ELORA – The Elora Legion sponsored a craft and bake sale on Nov. 26 in the Legion hall.
Shooting Hoops
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Dec. 12, seven Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools sent 28 teams to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) for the 2023 Special Olympics Guelph Basketball Qualifier.
Work complete, bridge 24-WG now open
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 5th Line Cruden Bridge (24-WG) here has been replaced and re-opened, allowing traffic to move over Irvine Creek.
Students raise $6,000 for families in need at Christmas
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus has raised almost $6,000 to support 12 families through its Christmas Family Fundraiser.
Integrity commissioner rules Watters, Jefferson not in conflict of interest
ELORA – Neither Mayor Shawn Watters nor councillor Kim Jefferson breached the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act nor council’s Code of Conduct when they voted on Centre Wellington’s proposed termite management program in the fall.
Fire service ‘comfortable’ with battery energy storage facility proposed near Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON - After some early questions and concerns from Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services about fire risk with a proposed battery-based energy storage facility near Belwood, prevention officer Jason Benn says the service is comfortable if the facility is approved here.
Centre Wellington named most generous city by CanadaHelps
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This township has been crowned “Canada’s most generous city” by CanadaHelps, a one-stop shop for Canadians to donate and fundraise online for any registered Canadian charity.
Charges dropped after death of longtime Wellington OPP Sgt. Michael Dolderman
GUELPH – Charges against longtime Wellington OPP Sgt. Michael Dolderman were withdrawn at the request of Crown attorney Jason Nicol in Guelph court earlier this month.