Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Several Fergus Trails Recommended as Part of Report Identifying 'Signature Cycling Routes' in County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A hired consultant in the County of Wellington has presented staff with a report on cycling route options within the county. As a part of their research, Ontario By Bike have ident...
Jan 17, 2024 Elora-Fergus Grand River Loop Via Report, County of Wellington.
New Additional Waste Collection for Downtown Arthur and Mount Forest Gets Council Green Light
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council in Wellington North welcomed a new agreement with open arms at a meeting Monday that will see additional weekly waste collection in the downtown areas of Arthur and Mount Fo...
Jan 17, 2024 photo county of wellington
New Community Heritage Grant Program Coming to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Township of Centre Wellington is adopting a new Community Heritage Grant Program following a council meeting Monday. Mariana Iglesias, township manager of planning services was...
Jan 16, 2024 photo by Austin Cardinell
CMHAWW Hopes to Change the Path of Youth Mental Health at New Facility
WELLINGTON COUNTY - After three years of planning and construction, it's finally time for CMHA Waterloo-Wellington to move into their brand-new building. CEO of the organization Helen Fishburn says th...
Jan 16, 2024 Photo by Canva.
'Perry' the Stray Peacock Captured in Belwood is Safely Sheltered at Guelph Humane Society
BELWOOD - A peacock on the loose is now safe in shelter at the Guelph Humane Society's farm animal room. "A resident of Belwood called the Guelph Humane Society at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Sunday m...
Jan 15, 2024 Via Guelph Humane Society, Facebook.
Rockwood Youth Triumphs and Fuels Olympic Cycling Dream at RBC Training Ground
ROCKWOOD - Just keep training. That's the mentality of a local athlete who has taken leaps and bounds on the track. Cyclist Cole Dempster of Acton District High School recently was selected for fundin...
Jan 15, 2024 Supplied Photos.
"Employment is the Gold Standard of Inclusion:" Project SEARCH Coming to UGDSB, Wellington Catholic Students
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A new skill building opportunity awaits in the fall for students at two local school boards. Announced last week, Project SEARCH will be coming to the University of Guelph in Septe...
Jan 15, 2024 Photos via Project Search website, University of Guelph Twitter.
Christmas Tree Collection Postponed in Centre Wellington and Wellington North
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Some residents of Centre Wellington and Wellington North will have to wait a little longer for their natural Christmas tree pickup due to weather conditions. The County of Wellingt...
Jan 12, 2024 Charles Hutchins / CC
Both Fergus Whalers and Elora Rocks Set Sights on Busy Weekend Ahead
It's another jam-packed hockey weekend in Centre Wellington! The Fergus Whalers and Elora Rocks will both test the waters on the road and on home ice in the days ahead. Whalers Face Tough Test Vs. Bul...
Jan 12, 2024 Photos via team websites, design created in Canva.
Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Symposium Set for Late January
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A health and housing symposium for Wellington County staff will aim to establish the framework and key objectives for a new community action plan. Homelessness will be a focus at t...
Jan 11, 2024 Photo by Canva.
