Communications

Connect CW

Mayor Town Halls & Council Events

Interested in learning more about the projects and events happening in Centre Wellington?
The Mayor Town Halls offer an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and meet Mayor Watters and members of council.

Belwood Town Hall - Follow Up
Thursday, May 11, 6-8 p.m. Belwood Hall
Thank you to everyone who attended our Belwood Town Hall in February - you told us your thoughts, we listened, and now a follow-up meeting will take place.  We look forward to seeing you on May 16th! 

Key Township Open House & Mayor's Town Hall

We are bringing our Connect CW concept to you, on one night, in one location, for all residents to have an opportunity to meet with the staff and project team members on our major Township initiatives.  And to make the evening even more exciting, Mayor Watters will host a Town Hall as part of the Key Projects Open House. 

Tuesday, May 16, 6-8 p.m.
CW Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave. Fergus 

Newsletters

The Township has several E-Newsletters that you can subscribe to.  This is a great way to stay up-to-date about all of the fantastic things happening in Centre Wellington. 

On The Fly: Are you a Tourism Industry Partner? Receive periodic business to business information and emails. All you need to know about upcoming tourism partnerships, collaborative opportunities, stakeholder meetings and important announcements. 

Frequency: Periodic emails and industry e-blast. 

The Grand Fan: will help you find out about upcoming shows and buy your tickets from the comfort of home.
Frequency: Bi-Monthly

The Grand Clientele:  is a way to learn about what's happening around the theatre, pick up some insider tips and tricks to get more out of your events and join a dynamic, creative community of your fellow impresarios.
Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Recreation Run Down: will keep you up to date on Parks and Recreation news with our newsletters. Receive registration reminders, as well as program, parks, and facility news.
Frequency: Bi-Monthly

How It Works: will keep you current on road, water and sewer information.  It will educate you on seasonal and emergency news and events from the Infrastructure Department.
Frequency: Quarterly

The Corporate Report: will provide residents with an overview of the Township's Corporate goals and achievements on a broad range of activities. It will include updates of on-going projects, funding, events and services and will serve as an additional communication tool between the Chief Administrative Officer and residents.
Frequency: Quarterly

Check out our latest Newsletter (May, 2023), here. 

Sign up and stay in touch! 

Social Media

The use of social media allows the Township to reach out and engage with you!  We want to connect and share timely, accurate, accessible and transparent information.  Our main corporate accounts are monitored during business hours.

Facebook

• Township of Centre Wellington's main account
• Elora Fergus 
• Fergus Grand Theatre

Twitter

• @centrwellington

Instagram

• Elora Fergus

Social Media Policy

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Residents are welcome to attend Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, taking place in Council Chambers.  If you are not able to join us in person, we are now live streaming!  View our upcoming meeting dates or watch live.

Cannabis Legalization

The production, sale and use of recreational cannabis was legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Cannabis is legal in Centre Wellington under the federal government’sCannabis Act, 2017.

In Ontario, the Cannabis, Smoke-Free Ontario and Road Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, (2017) governs production, distribution, sale , consumption and possession of cannabis including;

• Where and when cannabis can and cannot be used
• Recreational cannabis sales
• How much you are permitted to carry
• Rules for the workplace
• Growing cannabis

On Monday, December 17, Council deliberated over either opting in or out of retail cannabis stores in Centre Wellington. After lengthy discussion, delegations made by the community, presentations by Scott Lawson, Wellington County OPP and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, Centre Wellington Council decided to opt out of Cannabis Retail stores in Centre Wellington.

Click here to read the Briefing Note on Cannabis Retail Storefronts in Centre Wellington

Cannabis information

What is legal

• Adults 19 years and over can purchase up to 30 grams(g) (about one ounce) of cannabis online through the Ontario Cannabis Store
• Adults can have 30 g of dried cannabis in their possession
• Cannabis can be used by adults in a private home or on private property and in places where it is legal to smoke tobacco
• Condominiums/apartments can have their own rules around cannabis use/growth
• Adults can grow up to four plants per household in their residence or in their outdoor space

What is not legal

• Like tobacco, the use of cannabis is not permitted in publicly owned spaces such as, parks, playgrounds and sports facilities
• Cannabis use is not permitted in vehicles and boats that are being driven or under a person's care or control
• Children under the age of 19 cannot buy, use, possess or grow cannabis
• An unlicensed individual or corporation cannot sell or distribute cannabis
• Travelling outside of Canada with cannabis is not permitted
• You cannot drive while impaired from cannabis
• Advertising cannabis in public is not permitted

Cannabis Information Links:

Cannabis in Canada (Government of Canada)

Cannabis legalization in Ontario

Cannabis Retail Regulation Facts