GUELPH – Officials with both Wellington County school boards say they are ready to welcome students back to conventional learning on Sept. 8. The return will mark the first time students are in class since March 13, when the province announced all Ontario schools would close due to COVID-19.
Vehicle fires cause about $75,000 damage
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A two-vehicle fire in a wheat field on Wellington Road 29, just north of…
Elora business flooded
ELORA – A watermain break in downtown Elora shut down a portion of Mill Street East on July 30…
Early morning fire damaged John’s Towing building east of Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – An early morning fire on Aug. 3 at John’s Towing, east of Mount Forest, caused extensive damage to the building.
Pearle Hospitality begins to move Potter Foundry ruins to new location
ELORA - The relocation and restoration, which began on July 13, will ensure the historical structure remains accessible to the public and Pearle Hospitality can move ahead with condominium plans for the site.
McClintocks close public access to Puslinch Lake
PUSLINCH – The only public access point to Puslinch Lake has been officially closed.
Puslinch to have conversation with aggregate operators regarding noise complaint
PUSLINCH – Council here has decided to address an aggregate noise complaint through a request for a meeting between two aggregate operators and township officials, instead of going straight the ministry with a complaint.
Kitchener man’s run for COVID-19 research ends in Fergus on July 18
DUNNVILLE - Jim McLean's journey for University of Guelph vaccine research will end in Fergus on July 18.
Puslinch officials pleased with news Highway 6 bypass is proceeding
PUSLINCH - Puslinch Mayor James Seeley announced on July 15 that the provincial government has committed to the bypass around Morriston, which was first proposed in 1976.
Nestle Canada sells Nestle Pure Life bottled water to Ice River Springs
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Nestle Canada is getting out of the water bottling business.
Puslinch approves new protocol for commenting on aggregate site plan amendments
PUSLINCH – Councillors in Puslinch voiced frustration at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MRNF) for its authorization of a new aggregate site plan amendment prior to receiving township comments.
Camp Brebeuf seeks community donations to keep camp open
ROCKWOOD – The drive up the lane to Camp Brebeuf is inviting, with welcoming signs, a high ropes course marking the horizon, and acres and acres of nature.
Puslinch building department is going online
PUSLINCH – The building department here will soon be offering an online building permit system.
Province could give municipalities more say on water bottling operations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government has proposed changes to its water quality management program. One of the proposed changes will require water bottling companies to have the support of host municipalities for new and increasing bottled water takings.
New gift card program coming to Puslinch businesses
PUSLINCH – Township council has approved a new gift certificate program for local businesses here.