ELORA – Centre Wellington has already started to consider its 2020 municipal budget.
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Master plan recommends new recreation facilities in Erin
ERIN - A new multi-use facility at Barbour Field to replace the aging and undersized Hillsburgh arena is one of many ideas suggested in the parks, recreation and culture master plan being developed for the Town of Erin.
Guelph-Eramosa township pre-approves spending of up to $750,000 for fire truck
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa township council has pre-approved the spending of up to $750,000 in the 2020 capital budget, allowing the fire department to order a new pumper truck.
New apartment building planned in Rockwood
BRUCEDALE - An application has been received for the development of a three-storey apartment building at 197 Main Street South in Rockwood, near the Eramosa River.
IT update at pool to improve communication
KENILWORTH - On July 8, Wellington North council approved proposed IT works recommended as a Pool Facility Communication Tool Requirement.
Wellington Water Watchers demand environmental assessment of permits to take water
GUELPH - On July 15, Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) unveiled a billboard on Gordon Street, a few kilometres north of Nestlé’s Waters Canada bottling plant in Aberfoyle.
Quarry risks unacceptable says CRC
BRUCEDALE - After spending almost $800,000 over the last seven years to fight the proposed “hidden quarry” between Rockwood and Acton, members of the Concerned Residents Coalition (CRC) will now have to wait several months for a provincial decision.
Minto receives $1 million in Connecting Link funding
HARRISTON – The province is committing $1,008,000 to the reconstruction of Arthur Street East in Harriston.
Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus hires economic development director
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Geoff Wright will lead the delivery of the economic development portfolio for the western Ontario region.
Upper Grand District School Board approves 2019-20 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has passed the 2019-20 school year budget.
Funding recently announced for chicken industry emergency management
MAPLETON – Federal and provincial funding for a project to help the chicken industry manage birds in emergency situations was announced here on July 11.
OMAFRA REPORT: Cover crop option recommendations for unseeded fields
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Province urging consumers to support beef, pork farmers
TORONTO - The provincial government is encouraging consumers to show their support for beef and pork farmers by buying Ontario meat products.
Caressant Care appreciates volunteers
HARRISTON - Activity coordinator Audrey Domm and assistant Jaylene Roswell hosted the annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Caressant Care nursing home in Harriston on June 14.
Africa, fashion accessories topics of congregate dining
MINTO - There are two congregate dining programs taking place in the remainder of July.
