WELLINGTON COUNTY – Projects in Centre Wellington and Erin have been approved for funding under the county’s Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Local Implementation Fund.
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Lennox questions conservation authority governance model
WELLINGTON NORTH – A resolution expressing support for area conservation authorities sparked discussion on their role and governance during the June 22 township council meeting here.
Puslinch approves new protocol for commenting on aggregate site plan amendments
PUSLINCH – Councillors in Puslinch voiced frustration at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MRNF) for its authorization of a new aggregate site plan amendment prior to receiving township comments.
Green Legacy delivers results despite pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Green Legacy delivered impressive results this spring, despite being forced to revamp key elements of the program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North to move to phase one of graduated reopening plan
KENILWORTH - Wellington North will move to phase one of the township’s graduated reopening plan on July 6.
McGinn brothers to host ‘Big Assist’ radiothon on Aug. 21
FERGUS - The all-day radiothon and associated community events will aim to raise $50,000 in support of 10 charities in Centre Wellington.
Mapleton’s Brent Pederson re-signs With AHL’s Manitoba Moose
MAPLETON – Whenever the 2020-21 hockey season gets rolling for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Manitoba Moose, Mapleton’s Brent Pederson will be a part of the action.
Green bin collection begins in county on July 7
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Green bin curbside collection service will begin across the county on Tuesday (July 7).
Police identify victim, accused in Maple Leaf Acres murder
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have now identified the victim and suspect in a murder at the Maple Leaf Acres trailer park near Belwood.
Elora man charged with sexual assault
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Police have charged an Elora man with sexual assault in connection with an incident earlier this year.
Pools, splashpad in Minto set to open July 6
MINTO – Swimming pools and the splash pad in this municipality will be open by July 6, with measures in place to promote physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mapleton bringing back burn ban
MAPLETON - Township of Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson has declared an open-air fire ban in Mapleton due to lack of significant rainfall and forecasted hot dry conditions. Effective July 6 there will be no open-air burning permitted in the township until further notice.
Centre Wellington set to begin gradual re-opening of municipal office to public
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The township is set to move into Phase 2, Stage 2 of its gradual re-opening implementation plan for municipal administration functions.
Ontario courts to gradually resume in-person proceedings
TORONTO - The province is planning to resume in-person proceedings at courts across the province on July 6.
Police investigating homicide at Maple Leaf Acres near Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Police are investigating a homicide in the Maple Leaf Acres mobile home park here, near Belwood.