PUSLINCH – A group of local scientists thinks there’s enough need for another science centre in the province and they think it should be in Puslinch. Royal City Science hopes to build the $50-million venue on a rehabilitated gravel pit owned by the University of Guelph.
Local riders to showcase horse-breeding knowledge at Denmark competition
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Four local horse enthusiasts are heading to Denmark as part of a team representing Canada in an international competition aimed at helping young people learn about sport horse breeding.
Emotions run high as group returns to council for answers on ‘neutrality’ bylaw
MINTO – A delegation returned to town council on Tuesday, as proponents of a petition pushed for answers regarding a requested “neutrality” bylaw.
OPP: Guelph/Eramosa business defrauded of close to $40,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to find those responsible for defrauding a local business of close to $40,000. Wellington County OPP officials say officers began an investigation into a fraud at a business in Guelph/Eramosa in March.
County’s Ride Well transit service at crossroads as pilot nears end
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors discussed transportation needs and identified the priorities to help guide the future of Ride Well, the county's ride-sharing transportation service, at a May 16 workshop held at the county's Fergus library branch.
Harm reduction the humane way to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol: panel
ABOYNE – Using a harm reduction approach to helping people with addictions is more effective and more humane, panelists said at the “Reducing Harms, Building Community: A Wellington County Conversation” event hosted by the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy.
Fifty years after Elmira Case, restorative justice still going strong
FERGUS – Russ Kelly is not the hero of this story, although he is the impetus behind it. Fifty years ago, Kelly and his buddy Paul Liebold went on a vandalism spree through Elmira, slashing tires, breaking windows and defacing property.
Planning departments disagree on Mapleton trucking business
MAPLETON – “I love it when planners duke it out,” township councillor Michael Martin said with a laugh during a public meeting on May 14.
Township shifting responsibility for tenant water utilities to landowners
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is putting landowners and landlords on the hook when tenants don’t pay utility bills for water and wastewater.
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“I do think if I had gone to jail, I would have come out angrier than ever.”- Fergus resident Russ Kelly, who benefitted from Canada’s first restorative justice case
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