ELORA - Jefferson Elora Community Centre holds its grand re-opening on Jan. 5. “Recreation centres are at the centre of healthy communities, especially rural communities,” said Senator Rob Black.
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‘Puslinch by Design’: county, township to study employment lands in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – While other municipalities in Wellington County are planning for more housing and possibly expanding their urban boundaries, Puslinch Township hopes to add more industry to its tax base.
Watters reflects on first year in office for all-new mayor, council
ELORA – Centre Wellington Mayor Shawn Watters sat down with the Advertiser to talk about his first year in office, the first year of the all-new council, and the task at hand for the council he says will be known as the “planning council.”
Payment of $50,000 made for tip in Lucas Shortreed cold case
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police say the Province of Ontario has paid $50,000 for a tip that helped solve the investigation into the death of Lucas Shortreed.
Motivated by anger: Mount Forest arsonist jailed
GUELPH – Former Mount Forest resident Chester Lewis, 21, was handed jail sentences on five counts of arson, two vehicle thefts, and one count of assault with a weapon. Eight additional charges were dropped.
Inspire Charity Gala to fundraise for Guelph hospital, Doctors Without Borders
GUELPH – “Young people are the future of this world, and they are not to be underestimated.”
Students qualify for Ontario Winter Games in weightlifting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six local weightlifting athletes have qualified for the 2024 Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Feb. 16 to 26.
Animal control services agreement approved by Town of Minto
MINTO – A new three-year contract for animal control services has been approved by town council.
Township seeking input from residents on draft 2024 budget
PUSLINCH – The township has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s 2024 proposed budget on EngagePuslinch.ca.
A year in review at the Upper Grand District School Board
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) education director Peter Sovran said he is “continually in awe” of the efforts of UGDSB students and staff.
Going organic: Guelph Organic Conference to return
GUELPH – The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is returning again with its Guelph Organic Conference at the University of Guelph (U of G) from Jan. 24 to 27.
Officials warn of winter weather safety hazards in Grand River conservation areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, cooler weather means walks through wintry woodlands, where blankets of snow create calming quiet and bright-feathered birds flit among tree branches sparkling with ice.
Average price of local home drops under $800,000: Canadian Real Estate Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The average price of a home in Guelph and Wellington County was $795,100 in November, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip
GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.
Happy New Year
2024 is the year for you to do you. That might sound a little selfish, but from what we have seen in recent days, the world is a better place for those who do their level best for others.