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Team Addy Family Fun Day, 3-on-3 Tournament Moving to Guelph to Accommodate Growing Demand
CENTRE WELLINGTON - While the venue may be shifting for this summer's Team Addy Family Fun Day and 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the message remains the same. Moving to the University of Guelph's Athl...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 03, 2025 Submitted photo from dunk contest at 3-on-3 tournament, Jessica Hill.
Councillor Andy Lennox Vouches for More Attention Paid to Attainable Housing in County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Attainable housing has been on the mind of Wellington County taskforces and committees since 2016. Nonetheless one member of council and former warden of the county is not satisfie...
Grand at 101 News Staff Apr 01, 2025 Andy Lennox addresses council. Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
New Wellington County Museum Children's Space Coming Soon
FERGUS - A new children's play space has been approved by council and will be coming to the Wellington County Museum and Archives. The decision at yesterday's council meeting came to the delight of th...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 28, 2025 Rendering of the space. Via County of Wellington, report.
Automated Speed Enforcement Signage to Remain Same Size After Much Debate
WELLINGTON COUNTY - After much discussion at a Wellington County council meeting Thursday, there will be no larger signs to alert drivers of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras at this time. Conversat...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 28, 2025 Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
Township Endorses Draft Levels of Service Framework at Monday Meeting
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Levels of service frameworks "set the expectations for municipal futures and detail provided services." Centre Wellington endorsed theirs last night on the path towards a 2025 asse...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 26, 2025 photo by Austin Cardinell
Township Endorsement of County of Wellington OPA 126 the Next Step in Lengthy Boundary Process
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A report was endorsed by Centre Wellington council Monday night that serves as yet another step for OPA 126 boundary definitions. Giving a report to council in Centre Wellington wa...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 25, 2025 Via report, Township of Centre Wellington .
Mapleton Remains "Unwilling Host" for New Wind Projects
MAPLETON - Following resident consultation at a local wind farm, citizens vouch turbines are detrimental on the whole. Mapleton stood pat at a recent council meeting, reiterating their stance against ...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 21, 2025 Photo by Canva.
Riverfest Elora Creative Director Thrilled to Present "Good Mix" of Genres in 15th Anniversary Lineup
ELORA - Riverfest Elora dropped its 2025 lineup yesterday, a lineup organizers say has a healthy mix of genres. It's really important to have that mix, says Creative Director of the festival Spencer S...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 20, 2025 photo Riverfest Elora Facebook page (by lauraamendolaphotography)
Residents and Tree Trust Vouching for Legacy Trees to Remain on Gartshore in Fergus
FERGUS - Neighbors and Tree Trust executives alike are coming together to try and save several trees on Gartshore Street in Fergus. With preliminary work being done for the new Centre Wellington Opera...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 19, 2025 Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
Celebrating 20 Years of Pizza Perfect: Popular Local Event Returns for Milestone Year
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A full-day program for local Grade 3 students is gearing up for another year. The program, called Pizza Perfect, has been growing in popularity since its inception. Run by the Gran...
Grand at 101 News Staff Mar 18, 2025 Kids delve into a station at a previous Pizza Perfect. Supplied Photo.