ROCKWOOD – Mike Sharman has been attending the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights for as long as he can remember.
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My Main Street funding will help with ‘Lighting up Fergus’ project
FERGUS – Downtown Fergus will get a “light” touch this winter thanks to an $88,500 grant from My Main Street Community Activator, an initiative of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Driver offered boy candy
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a motorist twice offered a young child candy last week.
Arthur community lined streets for Santa Claus parade
ARTHUR – Arthur’s Santa Claus Parade was hosted by the Opti-Mrs Club on Nov. 30.
Keleher, McQueen receive awards named for first female county councillor Luella Logan
GUELPH – Two annual awards named for Wellington County's first female councillor, Luella Logan were announced at the Nov. 28 council meeting.
Etobicoke resident dead after three-vehicle crash near Clifford
MINTO – Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 9 on Dec. 2 at about 7:25am. Wellington County OPP officials say two SUVs and one tractor trailer were involved in the crash.
Town presents update on wastewater treatment plant; residents voice concerns
ERIN – The council chamber here was filled last week with residents wanting to hear an update on the town’s $200-million wastewater treatment plant.
County suspends ‘Continuum of Care’ project due to lack of funding options
GUELPH – At its Nov. 28 meeting, county council voted in favour of a recommendation to direct staff to cease the development plans for the “Continuum of Care” project, which was to have provided a variety of seniors’ housing options, including affordable and market-based rental and life-lease units.
Lions Club, Reliable Ford offering 26th Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is back again this year with its 26th Christmas Gift Card drive in support of the Centre Wellington Foodbank.
Puslinch mayor and council getting a pay raise
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Mayor James Seeley's salary will rise by 33% next year, and councillors will be paid 3.4% more, in an effort to bring their compensation more in line with comparable municipalities.
Erin council approves 2025 budget, 2.4% tax rate increase
ERIN – After much discussion and several disagreements between town staff and councillors, the Town of Erin’s 2025 budget has been passed.
Puslinch council approves grant requests for 2025
ABERFOYLE – As it works on the 2025 budget, Puslinch council decided on Nov. 27 to increase the amount the township distributes through its grant program.
Five councillors vying for position of Wellington County warden
GUELPH – Five county councillors are in the running to serve as warden for the next two years, and the current warden is not one of them.
Town of Erin to reinstate previous shamrock logo
ERIN – After more than two months of controversy surrounding a new town logo, council has directed staff to immediately “retain the look and feel of the existing shamrock logo.”
Mapleton approves $30-million budget, 3.6% tax levy increase
MAPLETON – The first municipality in Wellington County to pass a 2025 budget is the Township of Mapleton, which approved a $30-million consolidated budget on Nov. 26.