GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pit of contention over the years, Guelph/Eramosa is inching closer to waving goodbye to the 230-acre Dolime quarry lands bordered on three sides by the City of Guelph.
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Erin council reconsidering cannabis stores
ERIN – Town council here is taking another look at allowing cannabis retail shops after receiving public inquiries about retail stores in the area. The town will conduct a survey to determine public opinion.
‘We want to be put on the map’: Wellington County proposes official film production policy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new commercial film policy will come before county council after the county’s information, heritage and seniors committee approved an amended film policy on June 9, outlining regulations and fee schedules for films to be shot on county property.
‘Over the moon’: patio season kicks off as county enters step one of reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Patios are bustling with life across Wellington County this weekend in a gradual and much-welcomed return to normalcy as the first step of the province’s reopening plan began on June 11.
‘Let the people in’: local retail outlets embrace stage one reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With June 11 being the first day they are allowed to open at limited capacity, some stores are hosting opening day celebrations and/or continuing online sales, while others are holding off on opening right away.
CW Chamber of Commerce starts rapid screening initiative; local groups sponsor
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is running a COVID-19 “rapid screening initiative” in Wellington County, providing free rapid tests for businesses with under 150 employees.
Local builders ready to add rental units – they just want red tape eliminated
The solution to the dearth of rental units in Centre Wellington is not necessarily offering incentives to build but removing the red tape that gets in the way, says a group of local builders.
COVID-19 rapid tests now available to small, mid-size businesses
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is providing COVID-19 rapid screening kits for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph.
Frustrated hairstylists start Red Balloon Wednesdays reopening campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY- Hairstylist Erin Kiers, owner of Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa, put red balloons out front of her Mount Forest store on May 26. She was joined by hairdressers all over the province who are lobbying the Ontario government to allow them to open on June 14.
Company expanding broadband network in Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – Standard Broadband Limited is expanding its fibre internet network in Puslinch. The Canadian-based telecommunications carrier is currently installing fibre internet cable in the eastern portion of the township, near Morriston and Arkell.
Fergus resident part of cake collaboration for anniversary of George Floyd’s death
FERGUS – Kellie Barclay was the only Canadian to participate in an international cake collaboration recognizing the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd.
Guelph-Wellington businesses can now sign up to join the circular economy
GUELPH - Businesses in Guelph and Wellington County can now sign up to join the circular economy.
Hammond Manufacturing Company expanding to Minto
PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved the sale of a large parcel of industrial land here, paving the way for an industrial operation expected to create between 25 and 30 manufacturing jobs in its initial phase.
Employee at Elora Brewing Company tests positive for COVID-19
ELORA - The Elora Brewing Company closed on May 20 after learning a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Businesses urged to contact township for help accessing pandemic assistance
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is urging township businesses to reach out to the local economic development department if they need help due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.