ERIN – Police are asking for information to help piece together what happened after a vehicle drove through the front entrance of the Erin Dollar and Discount store here on Tuesday.

SIU finds no wrongdoing by OPP in death of Kenilworth man
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has completed its investigation into police involvement connected to the death of a 47-year-old Kenilworth man late last year.

Main Street construction the focus of Erin Mayor’s Breakfast
ERIN - Despite being called the “Mayor’s Breakfast,” the March 24 social gathering focused less on Mayor Michael Dehn and more on the challenges facing Erin’s Main Street business community.

Wellington North residents to see 9% tax hike
KENILWORTH – Wellington North property owners will see a 9% increase to the 2023 tax bill following a third budget meeting, at which council determined what to fund through a $9 million levy.

Sharon Kelly, aka ‘McMom’, recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities
FERGUS – Sharon Kelly is being recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities for being an outstanding fundraiser. She is one of six employees of McDonald's restaurants across Canada to receive the recognition.
Provincial budget ‘will help us build a stronger Ontario’: Rae
TORONTO – The provincial government says its 2023-24 budget, introduced on Thursday, includes key investments in housing, agriculture and health care, while opposition parties say the plan falls short in a number of areas.
Boil water advisory in effect for Town of Erin
ERIN – A boil water advisory is in effect for those hooked up to the Town of Erin's water system following a watermain break at Main and Water Streets on Friday morning.
Total council remuneration up by nearly $23,000 in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $22,949 in 2022.
Minto council updated on industrial condominium development
MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.
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View all letters to the editor »The Wedding Planner – February 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weddings are always in season and this year, couples across Wellington County found beautiful venues and unique ways to celebrate their wedding day.

The Wedding Planner – February 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weddings are always in season and this year, couples across Wellington County found beautiful venues and unique ways to celebrate their wedding day.

John Thomson & Son Furniture Ltd. marks 150 years in the heart of downtown Fergus
FERGUS – Neil Johnston has much to celebrate this year, but he may be too busy to take it all in. That’s okay. He is happy to be working, proudly carrying on the legacy of his ancestors, with John Thomson Furniture & Son Ltd. marking their 150th year in business in the heart of downtown Fergus.

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