MAPLETON – Mapleton and Wellington North are submitting a joint application for nearly $32.5 million in federal funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Funding (CHIF).
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Local man nominated for Police Association of Ontario award
ELORA – Elora’s Mike Duhacek has been nominated for a Police Hero Honour Roll Award.
Centre Wellington approves $113,000 in grants from community investment fund
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has allocated at total of $113,000 to 34 community groups. The funding, awarded on March 24, provides financial support to organizations deemed to foster, strengthen and stimulate community appreciation and enhance the quality of life in Centre Wellington.
Mapleton Township remains unwilling host for more wind turbines
MAPLETON – Survey results are in, and council has unanimously agreed the township should continue to be unwilling to host new industrial wind turbine energy projects.
Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer
GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.
Protestors call for immediate arms embargo between Canada, Israel
GUELPH – After a shaky ceasefire, Israel resumed air strikes on Gaza in the early hours of March 18, killing close to 800 within a week.
The J-Strokes album release show, April 17
GUELPH – The J-Strokes will be celebrating the release of their seven song album at Sonic Hall in Guelph on April 17.
Mitchel Walker wins big at RAM Rodeo award ceremony
ORANGEVILLE – The RAM Rodeo held its 2024 awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
Guelph Humane Society to host low-cost microchip clinic
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is offering a low-cost microchip clinic on March 29.
Bylaw change needed for metal fabrication business relocation
MAPLETON – The owners of a shop on their property in south Mapleton are hoping to repurpose it for their metal fabrication business.
Town of Erin seeks input on new park, recreation survey
ERIN – The Town of Erin is inviting residents to participate in the 2025 Recreation Community Survey, available now at erinengaged.erin.ca.
Wellington Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss celebrates her retirement
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss celebrated her retirement on March 20 after 22 years with the company.
Most Canadians support increasing interprovincial trade
ONTARIO – One of the talking points in Canada’s response to American tariff threats hinges on removing so-called “interprovincial trade barriers.”
Feds announce ag sector support following imposition of Chinese tariffs
ONTARIO – Following the conclusion of China’s domestic ‘anti-discrimination’ investigation launched against Canada on Sept. 26, China imposed 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, canola meal and peas, as well as 25% tariffs on certain pork, fish and seafood products.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates bowl-a-thon proceeds to BBBSWN
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presenting a cheque to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids Sake executive director Marianne Christie and fundraising coordinator Teri Dykeman.