CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.
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Two properties benefit from short-lived boundary expansion
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s decision to expand the urban boundary of Centre Wellington in April threw the township and Wellington County into confusion. Its decision to reverse the expansion in October is having a similar result.
Strong interest in real Christmas trees keeping local farms busy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The dreary weather that ushered in the first Saturday of December, officially “Christmas Tree Day” in Ontario, didn’t seem to slow business for local growers and retailers.
Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.
Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair
GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.
UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.
Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.
Arthur Chrysler
Over the weekend, brazen thieves stole 88 rims and tires from vehicles at the Arthur Chrysler dealership.
Christmas Brake
Hey Santa, I thought you and I had something special.
Travelling from Fergus to CNE by bicycle in 1896
For several generations, residents of southern Ontario marked the waning of summer with a trip to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
100 Women Who Care present cheque to Aboyne Rural Hospice
ABOYNE – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,800 to Aboyne Rural Hospice on Dec. 4.
Falling inflation gives scant relief as Canadians cool holiday spending for second year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The holiday shopping season may be underway, but the Grinch of inflation continues to dampen holiday cheer.
Sideroad 17 to remain closed until February
ERIN – According to a Town of Erin press release, Sideroad 17 will remain closed until February “due to unforeseen circumstances”.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts Christmas Market Dec. 1 and 2
Christmas Market at Wellington County Museum and Archives.