Elmira greening initiative gets $16,000 boost from the region
When the sun hasn’t made an appearance in over a week, and there’s snow on the ground and the trees are all barren, it’s...
Townships see an uptick in the number of parking tickets issued
Though it probably won’t rank amongst residents’ top concerns this Christmas, those with visitors joining them over the season will want to be mindful...
New term brings new priorities for Wellesley council
Tuesday’s council meeting marked the inaugural session of the 2018-2022 municipal term, as Wellesley councillors renewed their oaths of office for the next four...
Council approves 24-unit townhouse complex in Wellesley Village
A 24-unit townhouse complex in Wellesley village this week won approval from township councillors, who are hoping the development will help meet the demands...
Township to seek bids to build new St. Clements fire hall
The Township of Wellesley will be seeking proposals for the construction of a new fire station to replace the current building on Herrgott Road...
Ending on a high note
Set out the garbage at night and it’s gone in the morning. Take a walk down the roads and trailways of the countryside, and...
Highlighting the tourism opportunities a stone’s throw from Toronto
The farmers’ market and Mennonite history of St. Jacobs may be familiar to residents here, but for an ever-increasing audience of new Torontonians, the...
Three candidates are vying to be regional chair
No matter the outcome of this October’s municipal election, Waterloo Region will have a new figure in charge. After 33 years in the region’s...
Child poverty rates among lowest in Kitchener-Conestoga in riding-by-riding study
Canada may be falling behind in addressing child poverty, but this area is significantly better off than the national average, according to a new...
New Breslau school is WRDSB’s top priority in the townships
An overview of public schools in the Waterloo Region sees the need for a new elementary school in Breslau to keep up with the...