MINTO – Council here shared some strong opinions about Bill 5, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, at a June 3 meeting.
Raleway Festival makes its way along the tracks
PALMERSTON – The fourth annual Raleway Festival is chugging along the Palmerston tracks and will be arriving on June 21 for a celebration of rails and ales.
County ponders annual tax hikes to address $81-million infrastructure funding ‘gap’
GUELPH – Wellington County officials are pondering annual tax increases – over and above what has already been planned and possibly for as long as a decade – to help address an $81-million “gap” in funding for infrastructure projects.
Councillor questions financial transparency of Erin garage project
GUELPH – At least two county councillors were disappointed with a lack of financial details provided to council about a new $18-million roads garage in Erin.
Wardens’ caucus releases Tariff Impact Survey results
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) recently provided businesses in 15 counties, including Wellington, an opportunity to share how they are affected by tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Palmerston 150th Headstone and Plaque hunt in full swing
MINTO – In celebration of Palmerston’s upcoming 150th birthday, two groups have come together to create an event for history buffs and those eager to learn about local legends.
Rural students learn all aspects of safety at Safe Kids Day
PALMERSTON – Students from across Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North took part in a day filled with hands-on interactive safety education last week.
County launches new tourism experience development program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has officially launched a new tourism experience development program, with grants up to $3,000 available for local tourism businesses.
County takes aim at ‘housing crisis’; lower-tier municipalities to split $7M
GUELPH – Wellington County will be providing approximately $7 million to its seven lower-tier municipalities to tackle affordable housing – but council approval didn’t come easy.
County hosts grand opening for new Arthur garage
ARTHUR – After years of county planning, the new 38,900-square-foot Arthur garage is officially open.
Council supports Harriston severance application
MINTO – Council here has recommended the county’s land division committee approve a consent application regarding a severance proposal in Harriston.
Proposed road construction in Puslinch to last four months
GUELPH – Puslinch resident should anticipate some traffic delays as road construction is slated to begin on Wellington Road 35 in June.
Road closing for three months for culvert replacement
GUELPH – A culvert replacement project is slated to cause a three-month road closure in Mapleton.
No more speed cameras during pilot program: county staff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County staff have recommended council no longer implement more speed cameras for its automated speed enforcement (ASE) one-year pilot project due to hydro complications.
Bridge rehabilitation to cause four-week road closure
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of a bridge on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38) will cause a four-week road closure this summer for motorists travelling between Guelph/Eramosa and Guelph.