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Despite Slight Funding Gap for County Assets, Treasurer Confident Tax Rates Will be Unaffected
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With a whopping $1.7 billion in assets, it's safe to say an asset management plan in Wellington County is an undertaking. Taking that challenge on were Hemson Consulting, who prese...
Grand at 101 News Staff Jun 03, 2025 Hemson consultant Andrew Mirabella presents to council in Wellington County. Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
County Pledges to Make $7 Million Available to Address Local Housing Gap
WELLINGTON COUNTY - An "opportunity for us to get creative." "An important step." "A chance to generate some ideas." A chorus of support was echoed by a wide array of councillors at Thursday's meeting...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 30, 2025 Wellington County Warden Chris White addresses council. Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
Proven and Predictable Model Recommended to Guide Costly Future Water Upgrades in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It could cost up to nearly $200 million to fund water and wastewater upgrades in Centre Wellington up to the year 2051. With two options before them as far as addressing a costly u...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 29, 2025 Adam Gilmore Photo screenshot via Township of Centre Wellington YouTube.
Battery Energy Storage System Given Go-Ahead by Council in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The final "yay or nay" for a Battery Energy Storage System proposal in Centre Wellington occurred at a council meeting Monday. Only one councillor voted in opposition of the facili...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 27, 2025 Rendering of the site from the view of Second Line. Aypa Power.
Elora & Fergus Downtown Shuttle Launch Kicks Off New Season of Public Transit in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON - "I'm looking forward to riding the shuttle myself this summer." Mayor Shawn Watters says he is ecstatic for the launch of another year of the free-to-ride Elora and Fergus Downtown...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 23, 2025 Mayor Shawn Watters celebrates alongside staff, council and community members, the launch of the 2025 shuttle season. Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
"The Global Refugee Crisis Isn't Going Away:" Refuge Canada Exhibit Set to Hit WCMA
ABOYNE - Digital displays and immersive experiences highlight the Refuge Canada exhibition, making its way to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on May 31st. The exhibition was created b...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 23, 2025 Supplied Image: Via Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
"It's Very Complex:" Stalemate Between Developer and Abutting Landowner Continues in Minto
MINTO - A long-spanning development proposal from last winter was back before council in Minto this week. Called a "complex" issue, differences in opinion persist between the two involved parties. It ...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 21, 2025 Via Chalmers Fuels website.
Awareness Campaign from Safe Communities Coming for "Recipe for Disaster:" E-Scooters
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While E-Scooters are not currently permitted in Wellington County, injuries persist. Safe Communities Wellington County are hoping to stop them before they get worse, as they plan ...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 20, 2025 Photo by Canva.
Pair of Mental Health Workshops to be Offered by Compass Community Services Next Week
FERGUS - On Thursday, May, 22nd, a pair of online, mental heath-focused workshops, will be offered by a local community services group. Marking Mental Health Awareness Month, Compass Community Service...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 16, 2025 Via Compass Community Services Guelph website.
Hospital Offload Delay Numbers Trending in the Right Direction in Guelph and Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Emergency departments were overwhelmed locally and abroad back in 2022 and early 2023, but Guelph and Wellington County are on the upswing when it comes to offload delay numbers at...
Grand at 101 News Staff May 15, 2025 photo GWParamedic Twitter