GUELPH – Officials at local school boards say no significant changes are coming to their police partnerships.
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Minto council approves $16-million budget, 6.5% tax levy increase
MINTO – During its last meeting of the year on Dec. 17, Minto council unanimously approved the town’s 2025 budget.
Proposed Ariss housing development raises privacy concerns for existing residents
BRUCEDALE – Residents of Ariss Glen Drive are concerned about the loss of privacy that may result from a proposed residential development behind their homes.
Centre Wellington holds ‘Most Generous City’ title for second year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – CanadaHelps, the country’s largest online platform for donating and fundraising, has named Centre Wellington as Canada’s most generous city among Canada’s top 200 most populated cities in the country, based on donations made using CanadaHelps.
‘Throw the community a bone’: Rockwood residents ask for lower tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – While only a few members of the public spoke at a special council meeting to gather feedback on Guelph/Eramosa Township’s proposed 2025 budget, it seemed clear that residents think that a tax rate increase of more than 3.5 per cent is too high.
Mapleton considers significant changes to land use permit system
MAPLETON – Council here is considering making big changes to its land use control system. Permits are currently approved through a committee of adjustment, but council is considering scrapping this committee and instead moving to a community planning permit (CPP) system.
Charities feeling effect of postal strike urge donors to make in-person donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local charities are feeling the effects of the recently paused Canada Post strike and are scrambling to adjust.
Newlywed curlers heading to Olympic trials in Nova Scotia next week
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Christmas Eve, Riley Sandham and Brendan Craig will be boarding a plane and flying east for a shot at representing Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Centre Wellington passes 2025 budget; residents will see 3.5% increase on tax bill
ELORA – The budget includes a 3.49 per cent increase on the township portion of the tax bill, which amounts to an extra $50 a year on a home assessed at $393,972.
Local events to fight off the winter blues for those 55 plus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, connection and togetherness, where families gather, traditions are upheld, and memories are made. For many, it’s a season filled with laughter and warmth.
Anderson family tackles Christmas isolation with annual community dinner
MINTO – For the last nine years on Dec. 25 deputy mayor Jean Anderson and the Minto community have come together to turn an isolating day into a moment of togetherness.
‘Take home the holidays’ returns to Guelph market
GUELPH – “Take Home the Holidays,” a cozy night of community and holiday shopping, is returning to the Guelph Farmers market on Dec. 18 from 4 to 9pm.
Police beat: Man charged with assault after incident at Elora arena
ELORA – A Stratford man has been charged with assault following an incident at the arena here last week.
Exclusive Bridgerton Candlelight Concert is coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever have partnered to bring an exclusive Bridgerton concert by Candlelight®, featuring hits from the beloved series, and it is coming to Guelph.
Guelph man arrested for attempted murder
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces attempted murder and other charges following a disturbance last Thursday morning at a Guelph home.