BRUCEDALE - The cost of dog tags will go up by $5 in Guelph-Eramosa in 2020, but revenue will still fall short of the cost of providing animal control services.
Five Wellington municipalities on ‘best communities’ listing
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Five local communities are on the Maclean’s Magazine 2019 listing of the best places in Canada to live.
Province to fund local infrastructure projects
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing more than $1.3 million for new infrastructure in the Wellington-Halton Hills riding, including a bridge upgrade and road reconstruction in Puslinch and replacement of a bridge in Erin.
Heritage committee tries to save 1864 farmhouse
HILLSBURGH - The Town of Erin heritage committee is asking council to put a heritage designation on Hillsburgh’s oldest pre-Confederation brick farmhouse, which would block an application for demolition.
Xplornet to build new tower on Erin border
ERIN - Xplornet Communications provided a report to Erin council on July 22, outlining a plan to erect a 45-metre communications tower on Erin-Garafraxa Townline, between Orton and Belwood.
Town of Erin tries for waste reduction
ERIN - The Town of Erin is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic and other waste generated within its borders.
Collaboration needed for Erin economic development
ERIN – Collaboration among sectors of the Erin business community will be needed to reach the goals set out in the town’s economic development plan, according to a consultant who made a presentation to council.
Higher development charges approved in Erin
ERIN - A new development charges (DC) bylaw approved by Erin council on July 22 is designed to protect existing residents from the costs of new infrastructure needed for future residential and business growth.
County fights ongoing battle to curb noxious weeds
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county is asking residents to be on the lookout for noxious weeds, so they can controlled before serious infestations develop.
Anderson named to Parapan wheelchair basketball team
OTTAWA - The 24 wheelchair basketball players who will compete for gold at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August were announced by Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee on July 18.
Master plan recommends new recreation facilities in Erin
ERIN - A new multi-use facility at Barbour Field to replace the aging and undersized Hillsburgh arena is one of many ideas suggested in the parks, recreation and culture master plan being developed for the Town of Erin.
New apartment building planned in Rockwood
BRUCEDALE - An application has been received for the development of a three-storey apartment building at 197 Main Street South in Rockwood, near the Eramosa River.
Quarry risks unacceptable says CRC
BRUCEDALE - After spending almost $800,000 over the last seven years to fight the proposed “hidden quarry” between Rockwood and Acton, members of the Concerned Residents Coalition (CRC) will now have to wait several months for a provincial decision.
Report: strategic plan will balance Erin’s growth, charm
ERIN – Town council now has a draft of the strategic plan to guide improvements for local residents, ranging from wastewater service and economic growth to investment in town facilities and maintenance of Erin’s “nature-oriented charm”.
Hillsburgh bridge and dam delayed
HILLSBURGH – Replacement of the aging Station Street bridge and rehabilitation of the millpond…
