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Collaboration needed to strengthen county tourism, says report

Collaboration needed to strengthen county tourism, says report

A consultants report looking at Wellington County's $250 million tourism industry recommended the creation of a tourism advisory committee
Wellington North set to ratify 8.9 per cent tax hike

Wellington North set to ratify 8.9 per cent tax hike

After a long and challenging discussion, council agreed with the staff direction which included beginning collecting taxes to replace the Mount Forest pool
'Zombie drug' detected in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area

'Zombie drug' detected in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine, has been detected in opioid toxicity deaths across Ontario
Rainbow crosswalks proposed for Wellington North

Rainbow crosswalks proposed for Wellington North

A delegate said Pride symbols can be more meaningful in smaller towns because there's otherwise less representation than in larger cities
Eloralicious back celebrating the village's restaurant scene

Eloralicious back celebrating the village's restaurant scene

Participating restaurants offering set lunch and dinner menus from March 24 to April 2
Good morning, Elora & Fergus!

Good morning, Elora & Fergus!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Half of young Canadians think humanity is doomed

VIDEO: Half of young Canadians think humanity is doomed

New research reveals that climate change is taking an unseen toll on young Canadians; nearly four out of five say the crisis has impacted their overall mental health
Elora Rocks down two in best-of-seven series against Stratford

Elora Rocks down two in best-of-seven series against Stratford

Rocks captain is also out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion in Game 2
Mount Forest teen killed in county crash

Mount Forest teen killed in county crash

Two other teens in the vehicle were airlifted to trauma centres with serious injuries from the single-vehicle incident, say OPP
Celebrating legendary community volunteer and advocate Joyce Hill

Celebrating legendary community volunteer and advocate Joyce Hill

This edition of Journeys takes a look at the life well lived of Rockwood volunteer and community activist Joyce Hill