ERIN – Mary Cunningham of Erin was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Shamrock Awards ceremony at Centre 2000 on April 16.

North Wellington Taxi to stop operating as of this week
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Taxi will no longer service Mount Forest, as of April 25.

Residents concerned about proposed Erin subdivision
ERIN – Town residents recently voiced several grievances about a proposed subdivision near Hillsburgh.

UGDSB human rights practices to be reviewed by independent third party
GUELPH – Human rights practices at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to be reviewed by "a notable independent third party steeped in the work of human rights."

Measles cases climb to 30 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 30 positive and probable measles cases in the region as of April 22, up from 19 just five days earlier.
Community volunteers recognized at 2025 Erin Shamrock Awards ceremony
ERIN – Three community volunteers were honoured at the 2025 Erin Shamrock Awards ceremony on April 16 at Centre 2000 in Erin.
Council zeros in on employment land designation in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The township is considering designating land south of the 401 and east of Concession 7 as employment lands after hearing public feedback and information from its hydrogeologist.
County council to review speed camera policy
GUELPH – A new automated speed enforcement (ASE) policy will be making its way to a county council meeting this week.
Candidates agree on many issues – except who you should vote for
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington and Halton Hills federations of agriculture joined forces on April 16 to host a virtual debate for the candidates running in Wellington-Halton Hills North.
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It’s that time of year again, when thoughts turn to springtime renovations or even relocation. If you’re thinking about improving your home, whether for your personal enjoyment or for resale, the bathroom and kitchen is where a solid investment can really pay off.

Whispering Pines Landscaping: A Dream Team to Create Your Vision.
With spring on the horizon, now is the time to make the call, whether it’s for straightforward garden maintenance, or to plan and build your dream backyard oasis.

Associated Billiards: A Recreational Dream for Christmas…Your Local Games Room Specialists
Associated Billiards, here in Guelph is, without doubt, your ‘One Stop Fun-Shop’, and has been for over twenty years.

Watermaker: ‘Better Water. Better Life.’
This perfect catchphrase belongs to a company who has been giving our local water a makeover for half a century. And it is needed!