VANCOUVER – After meeting with the nation’s provincial leaders and the prime minister on Jan. 15, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that it was time to put Canada first, even ahead of provincial interests, in dealing with tariff threats from American President Donald Trump.
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Winter activities at Grand River Conservation Areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Winter activities are well underway at the six Grand River Conservation Areas that are open year-round, including Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek, Pinehurst Lake, Rockwood and Shade’s Mills conservation areas.
Peaceful Rockwood hike
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Conservation Area was a beautiful, quiet place on Feb. 8. These folks enjoyed a hike on the trails.
Erin staff gain authority to administer boundary road agreements
ERIN – During the town’s first meeting of the year, council discussed various boundary road agreements with neighbouring municipalities.
Cold, snowy winter great for trees: arborist
GUELPH – According to University of Guelph arboretum expert Alison Morrison, this year’s record breaking snow could be a boon for tree health.
Provincial debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario provincial election is coming fast, with only two weeks left for candidates to persuade voters before the election on Feb. 27.
Community FEWD program faces $60,000 budget shortfall
GUELPH – Local food security program Community FEWD (Food Equity With Dignity) is facing a $60,000 budget shortfall for 2025.
Erin hires facilities, parks operations supervisor
ERIN – The Town of Erin has hired Jason Falk as its operations supervisor, facilities and parks, effective March 10.
Royal City Musical Productions present Flat Stanley
GUELPH – Flat Stanley is coming to the Guelph Little Theatre from Feb. 20 to 23.
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery winner takes $8,241 jackpot
WELLINGTON NORTH – Tom Tangney of Mount Forest is $8,716 richer after winning the progressive jackpot in the Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery.
Belwood and District Lions Club donate to Arthur Animal Rescue
ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue service received $1,000 from the Belwood and District Lions Club on Feb. 4.
Council approves $5,000 Community Improvement Grant for Ramoth centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a grant of $5,000 to help the Ramoth Life Centre pave its driveway and parking lot.
Experimental Acres program wins economic development award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Experimental Acres program has won an Award of Excellence in Rural Economic Development from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
Sharon Grose receives two photography awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County Photographer Sharon Grose, whose photographs capture moments in farm and rural life, was awarded Silver and Bronze at The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) awards banquet in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Michael Palleschi re-appointed chair of CVC board of directors
ERIN – Brampton and Peel regional councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2025 board meeting held Jan. 17.