KENILWORTH – A recent Wellington North meeting to discuss minor changes to the township’s zoning bylaw turned into a testy exchange about what new homeowners need more of: parking or yard area.
OPP, county aim to improve communication, public opinion of policing
GUELPH – Wellington County is considering earmarking $107,000 for a new Wellington OPP media relations coordinator in next year’s budget as the county’s Police Services Board addresses a breakdown in communication between the police and local residents and politicians.
Growing tax base will soften impact of increasing OPP contract cost
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County taxpayers are looking at a $17.21-million bill for a contract with the Ontario Provincial Police next year, or a cost of $413 per property owner, once a credit is factored in.
Pharmacists can now prescribe for six more minor conditions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Like a New Year’s resolution, expanded prescribing power for pharmacists was ushered in on Jan. 1 with early excitement and optimism.
Crime, calls to police remain below pre-pandemic levels in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The level of serious crime and calls to police remain below pre-pandemic highs across Wellington County, according to a report presented to Wellington OPP’s local governing body in September by Inspector Steven Thomas.
‘We carry their stories and remember each of them’
ABOYNE – Monday’s weather would pale in comparison to the conditions suffered by the men and women who served in the First and Second World Wars, but it was enough to chase a remembrance ceremony inside of the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Local man arrested in online child sexual exploitation and luring investigation
FERGUS – A 67-year-old Fergus man has been arrested in connection with a child sexual exploitation and luring investigation that lasted four days in September.
Council supports Erin Pride by designating future event municipally significant
ERIN – A new Erin Pride committee is taking another shot at an Erin Pride event, town council heard this month. Council designated the event as municipally significant to help the committee with funding opportunities.
Tenants displaced by apartment fire; damage estimated at $500,000
ARTHUR – Wellington North Fire Service responded to the scene of a fire at a downtown Arthur building on the morning of Oct. 26.
Belwood man convicted of murdering his grandfather will receive life sentence
GUELPH – A jury convicted former Belwood resident Kyle Gemin of second degree murder in the 2020 death of his grandfather at his Maple Leaf Acres home.
Town hires heritage research firm; designation notices issued for 12 properties
ERIN - The Town of Erin is moving forward with heritage designations for 12 properties in the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh while under pressure from the provincial government.
Erin chamber told to submit invoices to tap into town’s economic development cash
ERIN - The Town of Erin has told Chamber of Commerce board chair Ann Shanahan to file invoices to tap into town's promised economic development cash after she asked for “money to be released” to support local businesses and settle unpaid bills.
Erin council to consider funding portion of tennis court repair work in 2024 budget
ERIN – Treasurer Wendy Parr will include $150,000 for repairs at the Erin Tennis Club in the town’s 2024 capital budget considerations.
Judge reserves sentencing decision in Michael Hurst sexual assault case
GUELPH – Palmerston resident Michael Hurst returned to Guelph Superior Court on Oct. 19 to hear prosecution and defence lawyers make sentencing recommendations to Justice Cynthia Petersen.
Some Wellington North councillors opposed to 28-unit development
KENILWORTH – Brad Wilson is seeking township and county approval to move forward with a proposed 28-unit stacked townhouse development on 1.38 acres of land in Mount Forest, including an increase in density and a reduction in lot sizes.