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Traditional Six Nations chiefs call for moratorium on development that includes Fergus and Elora

Traditional Six Nations chiefs call for moratorium on development that includes Fergus and Elora

A 1492 Land Back Lane spokesperson said consent of the Haudenosaunee people is required for any development along the Haldimand Tract
New Foodland proposed for Mount Forest

New Foodland proposed for Mount Forest

A public meeting is set to discuss zoning changes that would allow for a new grocery store and drive-thru restaurant in the town's north end
Centre Wellington council getting first look at plan for new $27M operations centre

Centre Wellington council getting first look at plan for new $27M operations centre

Report stresses the cost would not impact taxation or water/wastewater rates but be funded mainly through development charges, growth-related debt and the sale of surplus assets
Battle over Middlebrook Well not over by a long shot says Save Our Water

Battle over Middlebrook Well not over by a long shot says Save Our Water

The water advocacy group held a Zoom meeting to continue opposition to water bottling operations in Centre Wellington
Wellington County hospitals taking on outside COVID patients to assist hard-hit regions

Wellington County hospitals taking on outside COVID patients to assist hard-hit regions

CEO Stephen Street said the healthcare system in many parts of the province is near a breaking point
Fergus yarn shops create knitting kits to support local LGBTQ+ community

Fergus yarn shops create knitting kits to support local LGBTQ+ community

Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from every Rainbow Love Shawl Kit purchase will go to Guelph Pride
Arkell residents want noise complaints addressed with Guelph Junction Railway

Arkell residents want noise complaints addressed with Guelph Junction Railway

Citizens of the hamlet brought Puslinch council a list of items they want brought up in future meetings
Puslinch working to ease congestion and improve safety around Aberfoyle Public School

Puslinch working to ease congestion and improve safety around Aberfoyle Public School

New parking rules will be in effect and a crossing guard is being considered for the area
Rural youth services hubs ready to go when lockdown lifts, says network director

Rural youth services hubs ready to go when lockdown lifts, says network director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington and the IYSN working together in Fergus
County ridesharing service reaches new heights

County ridesharing service reaches new heights

March 2021 saw nearly 400 rides given coming out of the winter lockdown