KENILWORTH – Wellington North staff are looking into how much decommissioning the Lion Roy Grant pool and rehabilitating the property will cost the township.
Chong critical of government’s response following expulsion of Chinese diplomat
OTTAWA - Following Canada's May 8 decision to expel Chinese consular officer Zhao Wei, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong is criticizing the government for how long it took to act on reported intelligence that he and his family abroad were being targeted for sanctions in 2021.
Erin council compels report on bid evaluation process after another contract rescinded
ERIN – Councillor John Brennan moved a motion, successfully carried by council on April 27, to compel the town's infrastructure director to detail how the town evaluates bids on tenders following another contract error.
National security advisor knew of CSIS report about targeting of family: Chong
OTTAWA - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong told the House of Commons on May 4 that he received a call from National Security Advisor Jody Thomas stating Privy Council's Office was aware of CSIS report about Beijing's targeting of Chong and his family abroad, despite prime minister's remarks.
Five Erin projects moving forward with $83,750 Blue Triton grant
ERIN - Town staff have determined how to spend $83,750 in grant funds from Blue Triton with council granting its approval on April 13.
‘I’ve confirmed the serious, grave details’: Chong briefed on foreign targeting of family
OTTAWA - The Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) has at last briefed Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong following a 2021 top-secret report said to contain intelligence that the MP and his family abroad were targeted for sanctions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Chong incensed he was not informed of alleged targeting of his family abroad
OTTAWA - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong is calling on the federal government to expel a consular official from Canada following media reporting of the official's possible involvement in the alleged targeting of his family abroad.
Senators embark on ‘fact-finding mission’ in Wellington County, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From the Red Chamber to Wellington County, Rob Black and two fellow senators, Alberta Senator Paula Simmons and Senator Pat Duncan of Yukon, toured across Wellington County and Guelph from April 24 to 26 to investigate what's happening on the ground in the name of healthy soils.
Erin council supports location for new telecom tower
ERIN - Erin is providing a letter of support for a new telecommunications tower along Fifth Line after a compromise was reached between Fontur International, representing Signum Wireless, and area residents concerned about the future tower's effects on health, aesthetics and property values.
Indigenous Gathering Circle opens with ceremony and tree planting
ABOYNE - The Indigenous Gathering Circle located at the Wellington Place Campus in Aboyne was officially opened on April 26 with remarks from local politicians and Indigenous ceremony.
Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates 85 years of making community a better place to live
MOUNT FOREST - As the Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates its 85th anniversary in May, club member Vern Job recounts just some of the positive impacts Lions have made on the community.
Mount Forest Lions Club celebrating 85 years of ‘Lionism’
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is one of many in a global network of 47,000 clubs with more than 1.4 million volunteers supporting global and local causes.
Museum and archives peering back through 85 years of Mount Forest Lions Club history
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club “is always a club that looks forward,” says Kate Rowley of the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
Council proclaims May ‘Mount Forest Lions Club Month’
KENILWORTH – Wellington North councillor Sherry Burke said it was her honour to officially proclaim May 2023 as “Mount Forest Lions Club Month.”
‘It’s only going to get better’: spring craft market makes for popular Mount Forest event under Lions Club leadership
MOUNT FOREST – More than 400 people wound their way past over 60 vendor tables stocked with everything from rare rocks to handmade soaps at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Saturday.