MAPLETON – Township councillors took an opportunity last week to pick the brain of a Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) representative on issues ranging from natural gas and farming demographics to managing the housing crisis.
Grand River Conservation Authority set to build new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is ready to break ground on a new Guleph Lake Nature Centre.
Cox Construction will resurface Fife Road and Skyway Drive in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – The resurfacing of Fife Road and Skyway Drive will be completed by Cox Construction Limited.
Guelph/Eramosa awards tender to replace 56 breathing apparatus for fire department
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa firefighters are in need of new self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Drain improvement tender awarded
MAPLETON – Construction work on Mapleton drains will be completed by Hanna and Hamilton Construction.
Mapleton Fire Rescue appoints chief, deputy chiefs, fire inspector
MAPLETON – After almost nine months without one, Mapleton council has officially appointed a permanent fire chief for Mapleton Fire Rescue.
Mapleton Township Citizen of the Year award will honour John Ford
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is launching a Citizen of the Year award in honour of John Ford, who died on March 26 at age 64.
Guelph Township public schools reunion set for June 1
GUELPH – “Simple times.” That’s how former students describe their experiences attending Guelph Township public schools.
School board honours Centre Wellington students
GUELPH – Exemplary students are recognized by Wellington Catholic District School Board officials as VIP students each month.
Guelph/Eramosa council renews farmers’ market agreement
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has renewed its agreement with the Rockwood Farmers Market, but the vote to do so was not unanimous.
County-wide noise bylaw approved in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved a new noise bylaw that Wellington County and Wellington OPP officials hope all of the county’s lower tier municipalities will implement.
Hike for Hospice registration now open for June fundraising event
GUELPH – For the last 20 years, supporters of Hospice Wellington have laced up their hiking shoes every year for the Hike for Hospice fundraiser.
UGDSB not part of lawsuit against social media giants
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five Ontario school boards are suing social media giants for over $4 billion in damages. The Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are currently not part of the lawsuits.
Council willing to pay up to $60,000 to bring two doctors to Rockwood
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has agreed to fork out up to $60,000 to entice two doctors to join the East Wellington Family Health Team clinic in Rockwood.
Registration open for free Summertime International Languages Program
GUELPH – Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 can register for free language lessons in Guelph this summer.