GUELPH-ERAMOSA – After a watermain break in December, Guelph-Eramosa Township council has approved a $495,000 repair to take place in the spring. The watermain on Highway 7, between Carroll Street and Fredrick Street in Rockwood, broke on Dec. 23, resulting in extensive damage to the road.
Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.
Recent snowfalls make for great outdoor activities
Downhill fun – Recent snowfalls have created great conditions for all kinds of outdoor…
No tax payment delays in Erin this year
ERIN — Homeowners in the Town of Erin will have tax payments due on March 31 and May 31 this year.
Erin Fire dispatch services to be fully run by Guelph Fire
ERIN — The City of Guelph will now be responsible for all dispatch services for the Erin fire department.
Black history of Wellington County featured at museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Just in time for Black Heritage Month, the Wellington County Museum and Archives is continuing to find ways to share the story of the Black settlers of Wellington County with online tours.
Mount Forest water tower will remain ‘high, healthy, happy’
KENILWORTH — The "High, Healthy, Happy" motto on the Mount Forest water tower is here to stay, Wellington North council has decided.
Councillor concerned about lack of parkland in proposed Mount Forest subdivision
KENILWORTH – A Wellington North councillor has expressed concern about the lack of parkland in a proposed subdivision in Mount Forest.
Wellington North council passes bylaw restricting parking on Mount Forest Drive
MOUNT FOREST – Increased traffic congestion along Mount Forest Drive has compelled Wellington North council to step in and restrict parking along the road.
Little Libraries will be popping up in Mapleton to increase local literacy skills
MAPLETON — Lower literacy skills among rural Canadian youths has inspired a local university student to take action and bring “little libraries” to the Mapleton area.
CWDHS finishes in top 10 in national cybersecurity competition
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) teams “Plagueware” and…
Rockmosa Park to host Rockwood Farmers’ Market again this year
ROCKWOOD – Rockmosa Park will continue to be the home of the Rockwood farmers market for another year.
Protesters: provincial government failing long-term care residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 19,000 people from across the province joined a Jan. 29 online protest to demand action from the provincial government to help long-term care residents.
Company proposes cannabis store on Main Street in Erin
Cannabis Cannabis CEO Jordan Eady and chief strategy officer Ryan Caruso outlined the proposal to council on Feb. 2 for a recreational cannabis store on Main Street in Erin village.
Opti-Mrs playground in Arthur to receive $120,000 upgrade
ARTHUR – The OptiMrs playground in Arthur will be getting a face lift after Wellington North council approved a new budget for the project.