CENTRE WELLINGTON – A public information centre (PIC) is being held on April 24 as part of a municipal class environmental assessment on the township’s water and wastewater servicing master plan.
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Shoetopia has donated over 2,600 pairs of shoes since 2023
FERGUS – Shoetopia, the locally owned footwear store with locations in Fergus and Mount Forest, is proud to announce that its community initiative, the Donation Location, has surpassed 2,600 pairs of donated shoes since 2023 – all given directly to local families through community food banks.
Two trees to be removed from Elora Greenspace
ELORA – The township will be removing two trees in the Elora Greenspace beginning April 14. In an April 11 press release, officials stated two Norway maples will come down. The decision to remove the trees followed a detailed arborist assessment that identified they are in declining health and pose
North Wellington Community News receives OCNA awards
NORTH WELLINGTON – The North Wellington Community News earned four awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers competition.
Council grants noise bylaw exemption for medieval faire
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council approved a noise bylaw exception for the Great Lakes Medieval Tournament and Faire slated for July.
Township spending $375,000 to renovate former Arthur municipal office
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has awarded a tender of $375,051 for renovations at the former Arthur municipal office to Fina Construction Limited.Construction is set to start on May 1 and be done by Oct. 1.
Minto-Mapleton FHT kinesiologist recommends health agendas
MINTO-MAPLETON – There’s something incredibly satisfying about checking off a task on your to-do list – it’s that little spark of accomplishment that reminds you you’re making progress.
Minor variance approved for zero-energy greenhouse
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application for Palmerston resident Andrew Bauman to build a four season, zero-energy greenhouse on his property.
Local women’s groups hear about wrap-around housing to reduce housing insecurity
GUELPH – On April 9, 45 women from Water Street Church and New Life CRC in Guelph were introduced to Indwell, a powerful initiative for wrap-around supportive and safe housing that is now filling the gaps in communities throughout Ontario.
Police beat: Construction equipment stolen
PUSLINCH – On April 10 at about 9am, Wellington County OPP received a report about a theft at a property on Wellington Road 34 near Victoria Road South.
Advertiser, Community News receive OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser earned ten awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers competition.
Year’s first signage grants approved
MINTO – Two signage grants, for $427 and $412, were approved by Minto council at an April 8 meeting.
The Giving Spot hosts Easter Eggstravaganza
FERGUS – The Easter Bunny was extra busy taking photos with eager children in Fergus on April 12 during the Easter Eggstravaganza, organized by the Giving Spot.
Sip, stroll and take in the countryside at Hereward Farms relaxing event
EAST GARAFRAXA – Hereward Farms is hosting its annual Sip, Savour and Stroll event again this year.
Woolwich Thrashers Junior sledge hockey team celebrate first-ever league championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Woolwich Thrashers Junior sledge hockey team, with seven players from Wellington County, capped off a strong return to competition with a thrilling victory over the Hamilton Sledgehammers at the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association Champions Weekend earlier this month.