Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Raises for Mayor and Council in Centre Wellington Coming in 2024
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Centre Wellington councillors will be getting a slight pay increase but neglected to opt into retirement savings plan contributions following their 2023 market review. The move fol...
Sep 26, 2023 Photo by Canva.
Council Could Approve Termite Management Plan Today
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A report that will be in front of Centre Wellington council Monday will recommend council's approval of a termite management plan. A recommendation suggests an agreement with Termi...
Sep 25, 2023 Katja Schulz / CC
Friendship Walk Begins in Fergus Aiming to Educate on History of Haldimand Tract
FERGUS - Day one of the Friendship Walk hosted by the Six Nations of The Grand River got underway in Fergus Friday morning. The walk is intended to shed a light on a long-spanning legal battle between...
Sep 22, 2023 Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
First Ever Wellington County Multicultural Festival to Highlight Region's 'Ever Changing Demography'
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Organizers say you can expect to see a wide range of culturally diverse events and performances at the first Wellington County Multicultural Festival. The event is happening at the...
Sep 22, 2023 Photo via County of Wellington website.
Mayor Shawn Watters Projects 'Variety' of Housing for Centre Wellington at Town Hall
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The future of Centre Wellington's housing supply may come in many forms. Mayor Shawn Watters addressed residents at a Mayor's Town Hall last night in Elora, and stated there has to...
Sep 21, 2023 Watters speaks at a Mayor's Town Hall in 2024. Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
Minto Pride Committee Considering More Permanent Pride Decorations a Steppingstone
MINTO - The Minto Pride Committee is considering a decision by council last night to approve more permanent pride decorations "a big win." The decorations, to be up from May to September, will be fund...
Sep 20, 2023 Palmerston Pride in the Park decorations. Photo by Matthew Rae, Twitter.
Fall Harvest Plentiful Despite Unpredictable Weather for Farmers
WELLINGTON COUNTY -While this summer's weather was not the easiest for Wellington County's residents, it was even harder on farmers in the region. Janet Harrop, President of the Wellington Federation ...
Sep 20, 2023 Iain Buchanan / CC
Portion of Mapleton Road Closed Starting Tomorrow
MAPLETON - A road closure note from the Township of Mapleton. Concession 12 from Wellington Road 11 to Sideroad 15 will be closed starting Wednesday. The closure will span until the September 22nd. Th...
Sep 19, 2023 Hamner_Fotos / CC
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Moving Respiratory Virus Tracking to New Dashboard
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is officially launching a new dashboard today. A media release states WDG Public Health will be changing the way they report respiratory viruses as we enter re...
Sep 19, 2023 Photo by Canva.
Proposed Four-Storey Elora Development Seeking Minor Variance
ELORA - MHBC Planning will be requesting a minor variance for an Elora proposed development Wednesday. The property is located at 183 Geddes Street, and the meeting in Centre Wellington chambers will ...
Sep 19, 2023 Aerial image via Township of Centre Wellington, Report.
