PUSLINCH – Officials at Irish Creek Stables here are hopeful the worst is over after five horses died on the farm in January due to equine herpesvirus. “It’s a bit of a nightmare,” said Melissa Laird-Arroyo, who boards a horse at the farm. “I don’t want another one to die.”
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Wellington North sees 4% increase in provincial grants
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is receiving more money from provincial infrastructure grants than it did last year.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returning for 10th year this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns to the Victory Church and Community Centre for its 10th season on June 17.
Fergus man faces weapon charges after traffic stop
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged after police found weapons and ammunition in a vehicle following a traffic stop here on Wednesday.
Council considers bending rules for ground-floor residence in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – A developer is asking council to make an exception to Wellington North’s zoning bylaw prohibiting ground-floor residential uses in commercial zones.
GRCA urges caution around local water bodies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials don't expect widespread flooding, but the Grand River Conservation Authority is urging area residents to "exercise extreme caution around all local waterways" due to Thursday's rainfall.
Mayor: 4.5% tax increase in Puslinch provides ‘a lot of bang for your buck’
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council has passed the 2023 budget, including nearly $5 million in capital projects, a capital levy of $1.3 million and an operating levy of $3.5 million. That means a 4.5% tax increase for residential ratepayers.
Local senior bilked of $14,000 in ‘grandparent scam’
ELORA – Police are once again reminding residents, notably seniors, how to avoid becoming victims of fraud after a local resident was bilked of $14,000 in a "grandparent scam."
Annual Wellington North seniors award to be presented April 20
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township will be presenting its annual Senior of the Year award in Arthur on April 20.
COVID-19 cases up across region; hospitalizations steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up for the first time in five weeks across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remain steady.
Design for transitional housing project approved by county council
GUELPH – Designs for a transitional housing project in Guelph were approved at the Jan. 26 Wellington County council meeting as the project moves to the tender stage.
Township aims for cost recovery with proposed development fees
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here will have to consider significant increases in development fees in order to achieve 100 per cent cost recovery.
Bowl for Kids fundraiser rolling again
MOUNT FOREST – The Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSBW) Bowl for Kids campaign kicked off on Feb. 5, with 191 bowlers from Minto and Mapleton raising $15,788 on day one.
Workout participants raise $3,200 in support of Team Addy
FERGUS – A fundraising workout in support of Team Addy raised about $3,200 for sarcoma research and treatment at SickKids Hospital.
Drayton, Minto minor hockey amalgamation not proceeding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A proposed amalgamation of minor hockey associations based in Minto and Mapleton won’t be going forward at this time.