WELLINGTON COUNTY - Stanley was born in the spring of 1988. He immigrated illegally to Canada as a stowaway on a flight from Venezuela along with his three siblings.
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Police Beat: Didn’t stop for police
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 17 at about 2:30pm a Wellington County OPP officer attempted to stop a vehicle traveling about 120km/h in an 80 zone on Wellington Road 109 here.
Town hires heritage research firm; designation notices issued for 12 properties
ERIN - The Town of Erin is moving forward with heritage designations for 12 properties in the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh while under pressure from the provincial government.
Erin chamber told to submit invoices to tap into town’s economic development cash
ERIN - The Town of Erin has told Chamber of Commerce board chair Ann Shanahan to file invoices to tap into town's promised economic development cash after she asked for “money to be released” to support local businesses and settle unpaid bills.
Council wants more public consultation; turns St. David Street proposal back to staff
FERGUS – Centre Wellington council sent an application for a five-storey mixed use building on St. David Street North back to the drawing board at its Oct. 16 committee of the whole meeting.
Erin council to consider funding portion of tennis court repair work in 2024 budget
ERIN – Treasurer Wendy Parr will include $150,000 for repairs at the Erin Tennis Club in the town’s 2024 capital budget considerations.
Guelph/Eramosa terminates relationship with telecommunications representative
BRUCEDALE – Telecommunication applications in Guelph/Eramosa will be reviewed by township staff moving forward.
Police seek help to identify suspects in Rockwood, Eden Mills thefts
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to identify five suspects after a number of items were stolen from vehicles in separate incidents in Rockwood and Eden Mills last weekend.
Township to begin 40km/h neighbourhood pilot project
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With speeding being a common complaint throughout Centre Wellington, township staff are proposing to run a pilot program next year, setting a 40 km/hr speed limit in an urban neighbourhood in the township.
Minto council approves minor variance for commercial/residential development
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application to facilitate a planned commercial/residential development on the King Hotel property in Palmerston.
Judge reserves sentencing decision in Michael Hurst sexual assault case
GUELPH – Palmerston resident Michael Hurst returned to Guelph Superior Court on Oct. 19 to hear prosecution and defence lawyers make sentencing recommendations to Justice Cynthia Petersen.
Wayne Simpson’s ‘Miziwezi’ exhibit tells emotional tale
ELORA – An emotional story is told through vibrant photography adorning the gallery walls at the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA)
Habitat for Humanity partners with Guelph Rotary to bring solar energy to Guelph build project
GUELPH – They can’t solve all the world’s problems, but through a new partnership, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington and the Rotary Club of Guelph are taking on affordable housing and climate change.
Living life to the full: CMHA WW program introduced to The Grove Fergus location
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grove Wellington Guelph, in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo Wellington, is launching an eight-week course for youth called Living Life to the Full.
HEARTS 5km run hosted by St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus held its HEARTS 5km Run/Walk for the Children of Haiti on Oct. 14.