ROCKWOOD – Nathaniel Schofield was honoured outside the OPP station in Rockwood on Aug. 4 during a memorial organized by his mother Faye Dzikewich.
Mapleton reviews energy consumption, approves updated conservation plan
MAPLETON – In 2019, Township of Mapleton staff set a goal to reduce energy consumption by two per cent annually from 2020 to 2025.
OPP officer’s conduct may have led to Arthur man’s death: SIU
ROCKWOOD – The Special Investigations Unit has designated a "subject official" in Nathaniel Schofield's case, meaning an officer's conduct appears "to have been the cause of the incident" that led to his death.
Mapleton council considers regulating short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Short-term rentals such as bed and breakfasts are not monitored, regulated or inspected in Mapleton – but staff and council may change that.
New policy to guide ice time allocation
MAPLETON – Council here has reviewed a draft ice allocation policy meant to ensure local groups have fair access to the PMD Arena ice rink.
Horses’ eyes, ears, tails say a lot about how they feel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Understanding how horses are feeling can go a long way to improve equine welfare, increase safety for horses and the people around them, and foster stronger relationships between horses and people.
Hillside Festival brings thousands to Guelph Lake Island
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Since 1987, music-lovers have gathered on Guelph Lake Island for Hillside music festival.
Indigenous women recognized for children’s welfare work
GUELPH – Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) has recognized three Indigenous women for their work in child welfare advocacy.
Speed humps coming to two Guelph/Eramosa roads
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – As early as this summer, speed humps will be installed to slow traffic on two Guelph/Eramosa roads.
Mapleton welcomes new finance director, treasurer Patrick Kelly
MAPLETON – Patrick Kelly has been hired as Mapleton township’s new finance director and treasurer.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Hunting with guns on Sundays could be allowed in Mapleton as early as Sept. 1. Hunting in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), but it is up to municipalities whether or not to permit hunting on Sundays.
Mapleton council denies zoning change application for local business
MAPLETON – J-M Building Contractors are not allowed to continue operating from 7433 Wellington Road 7 near Alma.
Nathaniel Schofield dead after spending night in Rockwood OPP cell
ARTHUR – He was a hard working and loving father with a big laugh and zest for life, his mother says.
GCVI student receives national recognition for ‘Green-Armour’ plant biostimulant
GUELPH – Grade 11 Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute student Roocha Shukla has found a way to enhance plants’ growth and protect them from stressors including cold, bacteria, and insect pests.
University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7
GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.