ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has granted Drexler Construction Limited with a third extension to allow them to work through draft plan conditions for proposed condominiums along Dowler Street in Rockwood.
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Council extends no parking zone along Sammon Drive
ROCKWOOD – Council has voted to extend the no parking signage along the inside of the Sammon…
GRCA opens new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) hosted a well attended open house last week to celebrate the completion of the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC).
Canadian youth facing difficulties in the job market, local youth also feeling the burn
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local youth are feeling the pressure without available entry-level jobs amid a nation-wide decline in youth unemployment.
Garage a ‘total loss’: deputy fire chief
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Fire Department responded to a garage fire on Wellington Road 124 between Jones Baseline and Watson Road North on July 29.
Bachelor donkey on the lookout for a ‘good, wholesome Jenny’
ERIN – Wellington County’s most eligible bachelor, Hank the donkey, captured hearts this past week after his search for love went public.
Coscorp, Mattamy subdivisions moving forward; public concerns addressed
ERIN – Coscorp Homes and Mattamy Homes Limited have been given the green light by council to proceed with their connected subdivisions after addressing public and council concerns.
Erin council approves $5.8 million in spending for local projects
ERIN – Council has approved $5.83 million in spending for two local projects at its July 24 meeting.
Power outage affects 560 customers in Salem, Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Hundreds of people were without power in Salem and Elora on Thursday afternoon. Power was restored to most affected residents as of 6pm.
Oil spill confirmed in Grand River in Fergus
FERGUS – An oil spill was discovered last week on the Grand River near the area of St. Andrew Street East and Gartshore Street.
Guelph/Eramosa hosting Warden’s Tree Planting event
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa plans to host this year’s Warden's Tree Planting event at Valentino Park in Rockwood.
Guelph/Eramosa council presents 2024 asset management plan one year late
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa is now compliant with provincial law after its 2024 asset manangement plan was at last presented to council a year over deadline.
No one injured in Rockwood blaze
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa firefighters received a call just after 4:30pm on June 3 for a structure fire. The building, which contained both businesses and residential units, was safely evacuated.
Rockwood Lions community pantry celebrates partnership with St. John’s Anglican Church
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Lions and St. John’s Anglican Church have teamed up to create a new permanent location for the Rockwood Lions’ Community Pantry.
Erin District High School robotics team wins silver at Skills Ontario competition
ERIN – The Erin District High School (EDHS) robotics team traveled to Etobicoke on May 5 to compete in the Skills Ontario provincial robotics competition, taking home a silver medal for its efforts.