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Centre Wellington mayor wins battle of pumpkin growing politicians (11 photos)

Centre Wellington mayor wins battle of pumpkin growing politicians (11 photos)

Kelly Linton's pumpkin weighed in at 370 lbs
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Pedestrian-only weekends on downtown Elora streets winding down after successful run

Pedestrian-only weekends on downtown Elora streets winding down after successful run

Street closures will end after Thanksgiving but businesses are interested in it becoming an annual event
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County rejects cost-of-living pay raise for non-union employees and freezes councillors' pay

County rejects cost-of-living pay raise for non-union employees and freezes councillors' pay

'They probably deserve better but I think this is what we have to do right now'
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Former Puslinch landfill site now a pollinator garden (12 photos)

Former Puslinch landfill site now a pollinator garden (12 photos)

'This is a garden paradise for the insects and birds right here in Aberfoyle'
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North Wellington downtown businesses getting digital help through grant

North Wellington downtown businesses getting digital help through grant

Mapleton, Wellington North and Minto receive a nearly $27,000 grant to hire a specialist to assist small businesses increase online presence and capabilities
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Mapleton says $14 million needed to keep up with growing water demands through 2025

Mapleton says $14 million needed to keep up with growing water demands through 2025

The township has been working on a plan to address shortcomings from expected growth
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Second COVID-19 assessment centre opening in Wellington County

Second COVID-19 assessment centre opening in Wellington County

The Fergus testing centre will remain open but a second will open in Harriston
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Fergus woman guilty of improperly imported bovine semen

Fergus woman guilty of improperly imported bovine semen

Two other charges against Karley Sinclair were dropped
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Centre Wellington finally moves forward on new roof for wastewater facility

Centre Wellington finally moves forward on new roof for wastewater facility

But the cost of the $2.35 million roof went up $50,000 because of the delay
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Sign of the times: Mount Forest no longer 'High-Healthy-Happy'

Sign of the times: Mount Forest no longer 'High-Healthy-Happy'

A petition was started by residents who did not like the new sign but was closed after it was vandalized
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