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Fresh Off Longer, Colder Winter It's Full Steam Ahead for Elliott Tree Farm and Their Sugarbush Experience
HILLSBURGH - Coming out of the "winter that didn't happen" and into the cold this year, a new season for a Hillsburgh tree farm comes with much excitement. Last year, February provided Elliott Tree Fa...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 21, 2025 Supplied Photo, Elliott Tree Farm.
Council Gives Go-Ahead to New Stream of Downtown Fergus Illumination Grant
FERGUS - Staff in Centre Wellington got approval from council to endorse a new stream of grant funding to light up downtown Fergus. The program continues an initiative previously managed by the Commun...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 16, 2025 Via Township of Centre Wellington. (report)
Healthcare Professional Accommodation Space to Transition to New Location in Centre Wellington
FERGUS - Centre Wellington council approved a recommendation at a Monday meeting to "approve the transition of healthcare professional accommodation space" to a new location. Healthcare professionals ...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 15, 2025 Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson. 965 Gartshore Street, original accommodation location in Fergus.
Discussions to Continue on CW Short-Term Rentals as Council Defers Decision
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Two options and as many delegations were before council in Centre Wellington yesterday afternoon on the topic of a draft bylaw, for licensing short-term rentals. Option 2 was to en...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 15, 2025 photo by Austin Cardinell
Mapleton Council to Maintain Status Quo Regarding Short-Term Accommodation
MAPLETON - Short term accommodation, soon to come back to Centre Wellington council chambers, was a major topic in Mapleton on Tuesday. A report before council detailed the latest on the licensing and...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 11, 2025 Via Township of Mapleton.
"A Really Important Step:" Baker Reflects on New CW Future Water Supply Source
FERGUS - A "really important step" was taken by the Township of Centre Wellington with their securing of the Middlebrook Road future water supply source. There's a of history to the site at 7334 Middl...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 10, 2025 Via Township of Centre Wellington.
Wellington North Council Responds to Resident Convinced Flooding in Home Due to "Monster of a Culvert"
MOUNT FOREST - A major flood on March 15th brought a Mount Forest resident before council Monday looking for answers surrounding what he called "a monster of a culvert." At the meeting, resident John ...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 09, 2025 Lost_in_the_Midwest / Depositphotos.com
Council in Guelph/Eramosa Approves Agreement to Bring Six New Volleyball Courts to Local Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - It'll soon be time to hit the court in Guelph/Eramosa. Six new beach volleyball courts are en-route to Marden Park. A revised draft agreement was before council in the township at a m...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 08, 2025 Photo via Perpetual Motion website.
J-Strokes Band Comprised of Well-Known Local Professionals Set to Rock Guelph Stage
GUELPH - Recorded at a studio in Belwood, The J-Strokes' new album is a seven-song, alt-rock infused collection of original music. On April 17th, the band will headline a release party show at Sonic H...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 04, 2025 Band photo, J-Strokes. Supplied. The J-Strokes band members (left to right) - Brad Holy, Doug Roach, Mike Sharp, Don Kudo.
Changes Coming This Summer to County Recycling System
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A shift in the structure of the blue box system is en-route to Wellington County July 1st. The new system won't have too many noticeable changes for residents, says Das Soligo, the...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 03, 2025 photo County of Wellington X (formerly Twitter)