MOUNT FOREST – The old tea room building in downtown Mount Forest is no more after being demolished in April.
Wellington OPP’s marine unit hits the water over busy Belwood Lions Pike Derby weekend
BELWOOD LAKE - OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources officers teamed up to hit the water over a busy weekend at the Belwood Lions Pike and Walley derby from May 25-26. Wellington OPP's marine unit patrols Conestogo, Guelph, Puslinch and Belwood lakes checking for compliance with boating safety laws.
Wellington North man fined, on probation for livestock bylaw offences
GUELPH – A Wellington North man must pay fines of over $3,000 after repeatedly allowing pigs to roam from his property, south of Conn.
Township shifting responsibility for tenant water utilities to landowners
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is putting landowners and landlords on the hook when tenants don’t pay utility bills for water and wastewater.
County’s Ride Well transit service at crossroads as pilot nears end
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors discussed transportation needs and identified the priorities to help guide the future of Ride Well, the county's ride-sharing transportation service, at a May 16 workshop held at the county's Fergus library branch.
New county-wide noise bylaw gives Erin teeth to enforce complaints
ERIN – The Town of Erin has adopted a new county-wide noise bylaw, bringing consistency to enforcement across the county’s municipalities, along with increased fines.
Final SWIFT high-speed internet project completed in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The last of four highspeed broadband improvement projects, cost-shared between telecom service providers and taxpayer dollars, has at last been completed in the county. There was $13 million in new broadband infrastructure buildouts in the county from 2020-23.
Density increase in latest Trafalgar Road development proposal irks some residents
HILLSBURGH – A revised development plan for a major Hillsburgh subdivision has some residents irked by an increase in density.
Agriculture-based learning program proposal bogged down by safety concerns
KENILWORTH – Local agencies want more information about a proposed outdoor learning program outside of Arthur before they can take a firm stance on a rezoning application.
Province providing county with $3.8-million influx for childcare initiatives
GUELPH – Wellington County is receiving an additional $3.8 million in Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) program funding this year.
County council to consider $3.26 million in roof work for housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington County’s social services committee is supporting a recommendation to county council to award three roofing contracts to Ottawa-based T.P. Crawford Limited for a total of $2.82 million (before tax).
Blue Triton grant to support celebrations, downtown improvements
ERIN – Council here approved staff recommendations on how to spend $58,446 from Blue Triton.
Erin council doles $20,500 to local groups, boosts next year’s grants budget
ERIN – Council here has granted $20,500 to local non-profits and volunteer organizations, and boosted the town’s long-running grants budget.
Town lends support as Erin Agricultural Society plans for 175th fall fair next year
ERIN – The Town of Erin is giving its support as the Erin Agricultural Society plans for its 175th anniversary next year.
Higher ‘remedial action rate’ noticed in 2023 Erin septic system inspections
ERIN – Last year, Wellington Source Water completed 48 development reviews, 71 inspections, 107 septic inspections and finalized three risk management plans within town.