Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Centre Wellington to Unveil Self-Cleaning Bathroom at Hoffer Park Today
The Township of Centre Wellington officially announced a date for the opening of a self-cleaning washroom to be placed at Hoffer Park yesterday. The opening will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. According to...
Jun 28, 2023 Township of Centre Wellington
Three Vehicles of Interest Released, Elevated Reward Offered for Help in Solving Local Case
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has released several "vehicles of interest" in hopes of solving a four-year old case. The pictured vehicles were mentioned by CSGW in a video posted to Twitter,...
Jun 27, 2023 Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington
Despite Local Acts of Hate, Pride Committee Member Believes Love Wins
While acts of vandalism on pride decorations have perpetuated into this year, a local pride committee member and Upper Grand District School Board teacher has faith that love is the answer. Last year,...
Jun 27, 2023 Photo by Canva.
Two Proposed Four-Storey Buildings in Fergus and Elora Granted Zoning Amendments
The Township of Centre Wellington approved two seperate zoning amendments at Monday's council meeting, allowing both buildings to be four storeys in height. The current bylaw only would have permitted...
Jun 27, 2023 left photo: (Elora 183 Melville building rendering) right photo (building rendering of 350 St. Andrew Street West)
Local Mental Health Association Grateful For New Service Despite Lack of Consultation
A mental health provider, offering service locally since the late 1960's, was surprised by the lack of consultation on a recent provincial service announcement. The provincial announcement of a van pr...
Jun 26, 2023 Photo by Canva.
UGDSB Program Offers Students Opportunity to Learn Math, Art from Indigenous Community Members
Wednesday, on National Indigenous People's Day, the Upper Grand District School Board shed light on an award-winning math program in its schools. The First Nations Mtis Math Voices Project is led by C...
Jun 21, 2023 Photo by Upper Grand District School Board, Twitter
Wellington North Council Votes in Favour of Land Acknowledgment
The Township of Wellington North has its first land acknowledgment, aiming to strengthen their relationship with Indigenous peoples. CAO Brooke Lambert introduced Martin Cooper, Senior Archaeologist o...
Jun 21, 2023 Township of Wellington North
Wellington North Enacts New Bylaw Regarding Cannabis Growth, Regulations
Cannabis continues to be a hot topic not only in Centre Wellington, but across the County as well. In an April Centre Wellington council meeting, cannabis retail stores, and their possible integration...
Jun 20, 2023 Photo by Canva
Wellington County Housing Services to be Over Budget by End of Year
The County of Wellington's housing services department is projected to be $2.4 million over budget by the end of the year. According to a county report, The Homelessness Prevention Programme has faced...
Jun 19, 2023 County of Wellington
Local High Jumper Soars Through OFSAA, Captures Gold
A Woodland Christian High School grade ten student and Mapleton resident captured gold at this year's OFSAA high jump competition earlier this month. The Laurel Creek Track Club product Joel Rumph sta...
Jun 19, 2023 Facebook: Laurel Creek Track Club
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