ELORA – The owners of a proposed 273-unit townhouse development at 350 Wellington Road 7 are holding a public open house to explain their proposal to the public and seek feedback. The open house is at the Elora Community Centre on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7pm.
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Rezoning of farmland for county garage in Arthur snagged in tie vote
KENILWORTH - A bylaw amendment to complete the rezoning of nine acres of farmland to make way for a Wellington County public works garage never made it before council for a vote at its Dec. 5 meeting.
Trial of personal support worker accused of voyeurism continues in April
GUELPH — A 23-year-old Cambridge woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of taking and distributing voyeuristic photos of a resident while working as a personal support worker at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa.
Increase in Erin fire department calls unrelated to fires: chief
ERIN - Volunteer firefighters in Erin are responding to more vehicle crashes and spending more time on scene at medical calls in 2022 year than 2021.
Ambulance offload delays creating explosion of ‘Code Red’ scenarios
GUELPH – Ambulance offload delays continue to plague emergency departments in Guelph and Wellington County. The number of “Code Red” situations, in which no ambulances are available for calls because they are tied up waiting to offload patients had reached 50 by the end of October.
Taxpayers in Guelph/Eramosa could see 3.8% increase in taxes next year
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa residents could be facing a 3.76 per cent increase in the township portion of their property taxes in 2023.
Dec. 6 vigil in Guelph honours lives lost to gender-based violence
GUELPH – A solemn group gathered at Marianne’s Park in Guelph on Tuesday evening to acknowledge and remember women and girls who have lost their lives to femicide.
Police offer few details about threat against Fergus high school
FERGUS – Police say they won't be providing details about threats made against Centre Wellington District High School unless someone is charged in connection with the incident, which school officials are calling a "hoax."
CW Community Foundation invests in Habitat for Humanity’s community bonds
FERGUS - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is excited to be working with Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) following their recent investment in the upcoming build project in Fergus.
Centre Wellington seeking feedback on 2023 township budget
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington township is seeking input on what matters most to local residents in prioritizing services for the 2023 budget year.
County approves $7.6-million capital budget for transitional housing project
GUELPH – A capital budget of $7.6 million for a transitional housing project in Guelph has been approved by Wellington County council.
Adopt-a-Family providing gifts to over 1,400 families
GUELPH – Gifts are wrapped and heading out the door from Adopt-a-Family’s Guelph location to over 1,400 families in the city and Wellington County. This year, Adopt-a-Family has seen more need, fewer donors, and “more folks struggling overall,” program manager Megan Harron said.
Elora lacrosse trainer recognized for 40 years of volunteer service
ELORA – The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) has presented an Elora lacrosse trainer with an award in recognition of 40 years of leadership and volunteerism.
Food banks face increased demand this festive season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand.
Erin, Wellington County asking province to rethink major Greenbelt changes
ERIN – The province is proposing to add roughly 7,000 acres of land in Erin to the Greenbelt in exchange for around 7,400 acres of Greenbelt land it plans to remove or redesignate from other areas to make way for housing developments.