BELWOOD – The Food Rescue Picnic took place on Oct. 14 at the Skol House in Belwood.
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Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding
GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.
Have your say in shaping Centre Wellington’s future
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Staff has been crunching the numbers, council is preparing for deliberations, and now residents are encouraged to participate in the township’s annual budgeting process.
Township requesting Letters of Intent for Fergus Business Park
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With infrastructure work complete and a price per acre approved by council, Centre Wellington is ready to receive Letters of Intent for lots in the Fergus Business Park.
Province provides $335,500 to help asylum claimants in county find long-term housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government will provide $335,500 to help find long-term housing for asylum claimants in the county.
Fraud seminar coming to Harriston arena
HARRISTON – The Minto Safe Communities committee will be hosting “It’s a Scam!” a fraud seminar at the Harriston Community Centre on Oct. 23 at 1:30pm.
Taxpayer dollars to support agricultural mental health initiatives
TORONTO – The provincial and federal governments are spending at least $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families, according to an Oct. 10 press release.
Black inquires about effects of urban sprawl, land-use planning
OTTAWA – Ontario Senator Rob Black tabled and spoke to a Senate inquiry regarding land use in Canada.
Horse Heritage Hall of Fame award goes to Kerr family
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society’s Horse Heritage Committee recently announced the Kerr Family as this year’s recipient of the Horse Heritage Hall of Fame award.
Some Wellington North councillors opposed to 28-unit development
KENILWORTH – Brad Wilson is seeking township and county approval to move forward with a proposed 28-unit stacked townhouse development on 1.38 acres of land in Mount Forest, including an increase in density and a reduction in lot sizes.
Aurora man behind Fergus marijuana grow-op sentenced to house arrest
GUELPH – A father of two young children has been sentenced to six months of house arrest for his role as the lead man behind a Fergus marijuana growing operation.
Minto councillor responds to criticism of Pride banner decision
MINTO – A letter from a local resident critical of a recent town council decision to install Pride banners on light standards leading into urban centres from the beginning of May until the end of September each year was discussed at the Oct. 18 meeting.
Habitat for Humanity partners with Guelph Rotary to bring solar energy to Guelph 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.
EQAO results: county students performing close to provincial average
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Test results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) are in, and Wellington County students are generally performing close to provincial averages.
Guelph/Eramosa farm applies for severance
BRUCEDALE – Township council has received a severance application for a Guelph/Eramosa farm property.