KENILWORTH – LED lighting could be coming to Mount Forest’s downtown core.
Three minor variances approved in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Three minor variances were approved in Wellington North during a public meeting in which no members of the public voiced questions, comments or concerns.
Parents pen public letter alleging ‘Black children in UGDSB are not safe’
ROCKWOOD – Some parents are feeling frustrated by how Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are responding to incidents of anti-Black racism.
Wellington North council paid total of $133,000 in 2024
KENILWORTH – The mayor and councillors in Wellington North were paid a total of $132,910 in 2024.
Model tractor this year is Minneapolis Moline
DRAYTON – A model tractor is selected every year as part of the Drayton Farm Show, in an effort from the Drayton Kinsmen to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other initiatives supported by the Kinsmen.
Wellington North apply for grant to continue Senior “TechTours”
KENILWORTH – Senior “TechTours” in Wellington North were a great success, according to township officials, so staff have applied for a second grant in order to offer the programming again.
Subdivision plans bring 11 Alma residents to council with concerns
MAPLETON – A subdivision with 16 family homes is being planned in Alma.
John Street project awarded to Moorefield Excavating Limited for $1.1 million
KENILWORTH – Moorefield Excavating Limited will be taking on upcoming reconstruction work on John Street and a pedestrian crossover in Mount Forest for $1.14 million plus tax.
Guelph supervised drug consumption site now closed
GUELPH – People struggling with addiction, as well as harm reduction professionals, felt a glimmer of hope last week when news spread that a pause had been placed on the forced closure of ten Ontario supervised consumption sites.
Mapleton council pay, expenses up 13.5%
MAPLETON – The cost of remuneration for Mapleton council members totalled $164,099 in 2024.
Fire bunker gear extractors purchased as part of cancer prevention program
MAPLETON – The fire department here is purchasing two bunker gear extractors for both its Drayton and Moorefield fire stations.
Mapleton, Wellington North apply for $32.5 million in funding for wastewater projects
MAPLETON – Mapleton and Wellington North are submitting a joint application for nearly $32.5 million in federal funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Funding (CHIF).
Mapleton Township remains unwilling host for more wind turbines
MAPLETON – Survey results are in, and council has unanimously agreed the township should continue to be unwilling to host new industrial wind turbine energy projects.
Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer
GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.
Protestors call for immediate arms embargo between Canada, Israel
GUELPH – After a shaky ceasefire, Israel resumed air strikes on Gaza in the early hours of March 18, killing close to 800 within a week.