ERIN – The book begins, “I’ve never lived in Erin Township, but I do feel completely at home there. I love to meander the side roads, finding a kind of spiritual asana that eases the urban angst from my mind and body, filling me up with lingering peaceful vibrations.”
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ARU zoning bylaw gets first test in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – The newly-minted bylaw allowing alternate residential units (ARU) on properties in Guelph/Eramosa was put to the test at a public meeting on Dec. 19.
Peace on Earth theme of Alma Santa parade
Christmas parade – The Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade marked St. Nick’s final pre-Christmas trip though Wellington County on Dec. 18.
Toronto man charged with dangerous, impaired driving in snowmobile crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have now charged a Toronto man with dangerous and impaired driving in connection with a serious snowmobile crash almost a year ago near Belwood.
Erin high school student earns lacrosse scholarship at Florida university
ERIN - Lacrosse player Cohen Jennings has been offered an athletic scholarship at the University of Tampa and is looking forward to the opportunity.
Repeat bylaw offenders in Guelph/Eramosa to be charged for staff time
BRUCEDALE – If bylaw officers have to revisit your home or business again and again because you are not in compliance with bylaws in Guelph/Eramosa, there will be a fee for that.
Holiday surprise: Groves Hospital Foundation receives $500,000 donation
ABOYNE – Groves Hospital Foundation officials say they were thrilled to receive a donation of over $500,000 from Alex and Deb Beath just in time for the holidays.
Erin surveying downtown businesses following construction disruptions
ERIN – Following disruptions to Main Street businesses caused by ongoing work for Enbridge gas lines in the village of Erin, the town is asking how future disruptions might be mitigated – namely during construction of Erin’s new wastewater treatment plant.
Elora Sculpture Project seeks submissions for 2023
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Sculpture Project Committee is inviting submissions for 2023.
Registration open for Guelph Dance’s March Break Arts Explosion Camp
GUELPH - Guelph Dance is excited to welcome back campers in-person for its annual March Break Arts Explosion Camp.
Student-led Christmas Giving Project a big success at Mary Phelan CS
GUELPH – Students from Mary Phelan Catholic School collected donations and toys for their annual Christmas Giving Project.
Fourth compensation round now open for dairy farmers
OTTAWA - The fourth payment under the Dairy Direct Payment Program (DDPP) is now available to dairy producers.
Celebrate Farm Transition Appreciation Day Jan. 10
OTTAWA – Over the next 10 years, 75 per cent of farms across Canada will change hands.
New partnership advancing processing innovation
GUELPH – Meat and Poultry Ontario has joined Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food and Agri-Tech Engine, as a collaborative partner.
Motor-free parade in Holstein draws crowd
Crowd pleaser – The tiny community of Holstein was bursting at the seams on Dec. 10 as hoards of spectators lined its main streets to watch the annual non-motorized Christmas Parade.