KENILWORTH – Wellington North has approved its schedule for creating and finalizing the 2026 consolidated budget.
Video coverage not coming to Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
KENILWORTH – Ice rinks in Mapleton and Minto have cameras that stream video footage of hockey games and other activities, but the same service will not be coming to arenas in Wellington North.
Wellington North pays nearly $2,000 to Robinson Farm Drainage for delayed drain
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is set to pay Robinson Farm Drainage (RFD) $1,953 for interest on a deposit they made for a tender for a project on the George Kirkness Drain last year.
Mapleton rejects request to build barn for horse and buggy
MAPLETON – Officials here have denied an application to build a barn for a horse and buggy.
Local United Way works to address mental health struggles holistically
GUELPH – One in every three Canadians will face mental health struggles in their lifetime, according to Public Health. But United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is working to address those struggles, and officials there believe “Better is Possible.”
Council denies application to build two detached homes
ARTHUR – Two new houses won’t be coming to Smith Street in Arthur – at least not in the way property owners had hoped.
Record breaking weightlifter presses importance of ‘showing up’
BELWOOD – There’s a special satisfaction from accomplishing something that once seemed out of reach, and that’s a message Alix McGregor hopes people take away from her story.
Guelph Jazz Festival gets community moving
GUELPH – The Guelph Jazz Festival took place from Sept. 12 to 14 in downtown Guelph.
Catholic board gets closer to naming Drayton school
GUELPH – A future Catholic elementary school in Drayton is close to being named, but for now, the Wellington Catholic District School Board is keeping people in the dark about what that name might be.
Council explores two pathways to improving heritage preservation
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is looking for a way to preserve the historical façades of downtown commercial buildings that were constructed before 1985.
Mapleton considers changes to community grant programs
MAPLETON – The township here may be introducing new limits to grants it provides for community programs and initiatives, non-profits, service groups, community groups and athletes.
Ab Hesselink nominated for 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award
MAPLETON – The Ontario Senior Achievement Award recognizes “extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 65, have made significant contributions to their community or province.”
Mapleton supports provincial natural gas expansion program
MAPLETON – Enbridge gas advisor Desirée Swance asked council here to express support for Ontario’s Natural Gas Expansion Program, and the mayor and councillors quickly obliged.
Boundary changes could impact Rockwood students
GUELPH – A new Guelph high school for about 900 students is set to open in September 2026, and the Upper Grand District School Board has released a final report with recommendations for its attendance boundary.
Legacy of Terry Fox lives on with brother’s school visits
GUELPH – He’s known as Canada’s hero, but to Fred Fox, Terry was just an annoying little brother – “a pain in the rear end.” But it is clear Fred thought the world of Terry.