ERIN – Liz Armstrong of the Erin Citizens' Climate Lobby says climate change is a pressing problem, and she wants the town to require all new buildings to be heated or cooled without relying on fossil fuels.
Accessible playground at Carberry Park to replace closed Erin Lion’s Park by summer
ERIN – Carberry Park is expected to be the home of a new playground by summertime after council approved a “sole-source” contract with Alberta-based Blue Imp for $153,327.
Near-perfect drinking water ratings in Erin, Hillsburgh
ERIN – The town scored nearly perfect in provincial drinking water inspections last year.
Heritage plaques coming to Erin
ERIN - Thanks to Erin’s heritage committee, the town is introducing a heritage plaque program for residents with pre-1929 homes.
Project cost increases lead to new county development, approval process
GUELPH – Wellington County councillors are optimistic a new building project development and approval policy will help mitigate unforeseen budget fluctuations in the future.
Town moving forward on more heritage designations in Hillsburgh
ERIN - The town is moving forward on heritage designations for another seven properties in Hillsburgh. Last year, the town designated 12 Hillsburgh properties, most situated along Trafalgar Road.
New parochial school planned in rural Wellington North
KENILWORTH – A new parochial school is proposed for a two-acre lot at the corner of Sideroad 6 East and Concession 4 North.
County examining its role in responding to intimate partner violence
GUELPH – Intimate partner violence was again a topic of discussion among Wellington County politicians, this time at a March 28 council meeting.
Wellington North seeks $200,000 Trillium grant to improve playgrounds
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is applying to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for $200,000 to help fund improvements at Conn Community Park and Lion Merv Weber Playground.
Destroyed Wellington North sawmill to make big comeback
KENILWORTH – James Martin of JM Lumber and Pallet is determined to rebuild a sawmill lost in a Feb. 29 fire.
Public art by the pond coming May 25; kicks off ‘Art Ruralz Over Here Trail’ showcasing public art
ERIN – A century-old maple tree will be revealed in a new form just over two years after it was downed in a storm that swept through Wellington County on May 21, 2022.
‘Identity theft is not a joke’: Local woman proposes township purchase community document shredder
KENILWORTH – Joy Lippai says identity theft is no joke, and many families suffer from it each year.
Erin looking to create transportation master plan following council concerns about effects of growth
ERIN – Council here wants to see a green light for a transportation master plan sooner than later, considering the ongoing development in the municipality.
County must audit financials as province considers ‘third-party’ childcare providers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is requiring Wellington County to conduct a value-for-money audit of its directly operated child care programs.
SIU: no grounds to charge OPP officer who shot anti-riot weapon at Harriston brothers
MISSISSAUGA – An OPP officer won’t face criminal charges for firing an Anti-riot Weapon Enfield gun at two Harriston brothers, and striking them with less-lethal impact rounds.