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Township removes poisonous plants from Boreham Park, months after planting them
PUSLINCH – Township staff recently removed 52 Hicks yew plants it had just planted in Boreham Park after resident Bruce Taylor informed staff and council that the plants are poisonous and a potential danger to children and pets if ingested.
Five-storey apartment building approved in downtown Fergus
FERGUS – For a brief moment, an application to build a five-storey apartment building in downtown Fergus was defeated by Centre Wellington council on Feb. 12. But when councillor Denis Craddock learned his vote to abstain meant a vote against the motion, he requested that council reconsider.
Minto continues push to retain expanded Clifford urban boundary
MINTO – The Town of Minto is now asking the Ontario government to restore a reversed expansion of the Clifford urban boundary.
Tracy Cain tells Rockwood students about how her ancestors escaped slavery
ROCKWOOD – Tracy Cain wants her ancestors’ achievements to inspire students to make a positive influence on their own communities.
Country keys: Looking back at the Bill Beattie Band over the decades
FERGUS – Anyone living for more than a few years in Centre Wellington has likely heard of the Bill Beattie Band.
Neighbours raise concerns about 16-unit development on Minto Street in Clifford
MINTO – A proposal for a 16-unit townhouse development on less than an acre of land in Clifford has raised concerns about density, parking, drainage, lot coverage and future infrastructure needs among neighbouring residents and about servicing costs from Minto staff.
Public health relaunches Check Before You Choose website
GUELPH – Want to know how a restaurant or nail salon did on their public health inspection before making a reservation? Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has relaunched its Check Before You Choose website, featuring a mobile-friendly map of establishments with inspection reports and tickets.
Erin council paid pre-tax total of $182,415 in 2023
ERIN – The total paid to Erin council in 2023 was $182,415, according to a remuneration statement prepared by treasurer Wendy Parr and presented to council on Feb. 8.
Bridge acclaimed as chair of Board of Health
GUELPH – George Bridge has been acclaimed as chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health.
Mount Forest man charged after donation box stolen
MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with theft after a charity donation box was stolen from a business last week.
Paddock Bridge is out and detours are causing problems for Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – The sudden closure of the Paddock Bridge last May is wreaking havoc on Puslinch roads, causing council here to worry the township won’t be properly compensated by Wellington County.
Rockwood teens release first album
ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14.
Mount Forest man convicted of arson, weapon offences following fire in home
GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.