PALMERSTON – Minto council received a consent application to subdivide a four-plex dwelling so each unit can be sold separately.
Over 165,000 trees distributed by Green Legacy program in 2024-25
GUELPH – Wellington County’s tree distribution numbers were up by about 3 per cent in 2024-25.
Proposed pedestrian bridge to enhance safety, trail experience
WELLESLEY – A proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge, southeast of Mapleton, is set to become part of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail.
Clifford’s first Halloween Harvest event slated for Oct. 25
CLIFFORD – A new Halloween event is making its way to the Clifford Rotary Celebration Square on Oct. 25.
County to spend $4M in speed camera revenue on road projects
GUELPH – Wellington County plans to spend over $45 million on capital road projects next year – with about $4 million covered by speed camera revenue.
Minto to spend $275,000 on water tower paint job, cleaning
MINTO – The Clifford water tower will have a shiny new coat coming its way next year – and an expensive one at that.
Council to fund $2,000 for updated Harriston history book
MINTO – There’s a new committee in town and council has agreed to provide it with $2,000 in seed money.
Community agencies come together for Haunted Hub benefit event
FERGUS – The family-friendly Haunted Hub Halloween-themed event takes place Oct. 25 in Fergus to raise money to support youth mentorship, family services and community programming for the county.
Small business support available in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures executive director Jenna Deboer puts it, “Small businesses are the backbone of this country.”
County targeting 750 new child care spaces by end of 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County residents can expect to have 750 new child care spaces operational for children under four by the end of next year.
Minto council approves year’s largest structural grant at $9,400
MINTO – This year’s second structural grant application has been approved by council for just under $9,400.
School trustee takes leave of absence
GUELPH – A leave of absence for up to six weeks has been approved for Upper Grand District School Board trustee Robin Ross, to give her time to recover from illness.
Lithium-ion battery sparks fire, causing $500,000 in damage
HARRISTON – Just as Fire Prevention Week was wrapping up, a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery led to major damage at a Harriston home on Saturday.
Hospice Wellington celebrates 45 years with $45,000 fundraiser
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington has set its sights on a fundraising goal of $45,000 to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
County proposal to transfer rural growth from Erin to Puslinch unpopular with town residents
GUELPH – Wellington County’s plan to transfer 120 units of rural severances from Erin to Puslinch has upset some Erin residents.