MOUNT FOREST – Around 30 people were at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on March 23 for a presentation on concept designs for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the aging Lion Roy Grant pool.
Wellington North purchases grader, sidewalk machine within budget
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has approved the purchase of a new sidewalk machine from Premier Equipment Ltd. and a new grader from Brandt Tractor Ltd.
Highway 89 (Queen Street East) project moving forward at $4.08-million cost
WELLINGTON NORTH – Cox Construction has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to complete the much-anticipated Highway 89 (Queen Street East) reconstruction project in Mount Forest.
Reduced asphalt program frees $1.07 million for over-budget Highway 89 project
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township staff presented an amended asphalt program recommendation to council, trimming $1.07 million from the program after receiving an over-budget tender for the Highway 89 reconstruction project.
Wellington North searching for new CAO following resignation of Mike Givens
WELLINGTON NORTH – This township is on the lookout for another senior level staffer following CAO Mike Givens’ resignation, announced publicly on March 23.
Chong’s motion on natural gas defeated in House of Commons
OTTAWA – A motion introduced by Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong, calling on the government to ensure natural gas can be piped to Atlantic tidewater, was defeated in the House of Commons on March 21.
Return of St. Patrick’s Day festivities provides Wellington Terrace residents a reason to celebrate
ABOYNE - Two years had passed since Wellington Terrace residents last congregated together over green-infused, alcohol-free beer to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Centre Wellington residents embrace warm weather on St. Patrick’s Day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents in Fergus and Elora took advantage of the beautiful weather on March 17 and celebrated St. Patrick's Day in style.
County, school board await word on funding for school/childcare centre in Mapleton
WELLINGTON COUNTY - In February, the Ministry of Education opened a round of capital funding for 2022-23, including capital dollars for child care, with a narrow 21-day window to apply.
All Wellington municipalities permitting off-road vehicles on roadways; roads committee recommends county follow suit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county roads committee is recommending a bylaw to permit off-road vehicles on county roads, which will go to county council on March 31.
Bridge reconstruction tender comes in under budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county roads committee carried a staff recommendation to award a Wellington Road 16 bridge reconstruction project to Engineered Concrete Ltd. for $980,000. The recommendation will go to council on March 31.
Growing hospital offload delays a concerning trend for paramedic chief
GUELPH – Ambulances are being pulled from the county to respond to calls within Guelph because of lengthier offload delays experienced by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) paramedics at Guelph General Hospital.
OPP inspector updates Police Services Board on shots fired at Fergus house
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An early morning incident on Feb. 8, during which shots were fired at a Fergus home, has been linked to a “stolen vehicle incident” in Guelph and “stolen vehicle occurrences” in Waterloo and Wellington as well as a gas drive-off.
Skeins for Ukraine fundraiser supported Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine fund
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Chong won’t seek Conservative leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In a statement posted to social media on March 11, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong announced he would not seek the Conservative leadership following the ouster of former party leader Erin O’Toole.