NORTH WELLINGTON – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5 to 11, and this year’s theme will be “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”
Minto council supports proposed biodigester project in Harriston
MINTO – A federally regulated primary processing establishment in Harriston may be partnering with CEM Engineering for a proposed biodigester project.
Learn the proper way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Owners of lithium-ion batteries are responsible for correctly recycling them once they’re no longer needed in order to avoid potential fires.
County council provides final approval for battery storage facility near Fergus
GUELPH – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but county council has approved an official plan amendment that will allow Aypa Power to proceed with a battery energy storage system just south of Fergus.
School boards to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Town hosts Minto Fall Fun Day
PALMERSTON – Minto’s Fall Fun Day was hosted at the Minto Farmers’ Market on Sept. 20.
Culture Days take over Minto
MINTO – Between Sept. 19 and Oct. 12 the Minto area will be participating in the national celebration of arts and culture known as Culture Days.
MRI machine officially opens at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – After 18 months of community donations and pledges, totalling over $8 million, the Palmerston and District Hospital finally has a new MRI machine and suite.
County councillor concerned speed cameras may get scrapped
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Premier (Doug) Ford needs to realize that not every municipality in Ontario is Toronto or Mississauga.”
Minto native Finn Oxby chases gold in Youth Athlete of the Year competition
MINTO – Harriston native Finn Oxby is yet again making waves in the swimming world – this time by competing for Youth Athlete of the Year.
September is officially Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Month
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has proclaimed September as CSGW Month.
Over 300 tonnes of landfill diverted from county waste facilities since May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.
Palmerston, Harriston, Mount Forest branches hosting Legion Week events
NORTH WELLINGTON – Legion Week is a chance for Legions to showcase the work they do for their communities. This year the celebration will run from Sept. 21 to 27.
Proposed bridge rehabilitations to cost $2.6 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of Flax and Simmons bridges located on Wellington Road 11 in Mapleton, may cause two to three month road closures.
Forensic vet to host webinar, workshop to tackle equine abuse/neglect
GUELPH – Ontario Veterinary College Professor and forensic veterinarian Dr. Shane Bateman will be hosting a webinar and workshop to continue his advocacy regarding animal abuse/neglect – with a strong focus on the equine industry.