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Art Gallery of Guelph puts out call for submissions
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is pleased to announce the call for submissions for the 2023 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
WinterFest continues with ‘Family Favourites’ night
Erin WinterFest – The popular annual Window Wonderland, Erin’s official kickoff to the holiday season, has been expanded this year over three weekends under the new “WinterFest” banner.
Fergus Lions and Reliable Ford make holiday donation to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Big cheque – The Fergus Lions Club and Nicole McCabe (left, behind cheque) from Reliable Motors…
Eden Mills shows support for Greenbelt
Greenbelt support – Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner joined over 100 community members…
Sipping and shopping late into the night
Late night sip and shop – The Fergus BIA Late Night Sip and Shop ran four nights, on Nov. 24 and…
Woods voted deputy mayor of Guelph/Eramosa by council
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa councillor Corey Woods has been named the deputy mayor of the township until 2026. He was also deputy mayor last term.
Wellington County re-appoints integrity commissioner
GUELPH – Wellington County council has re-appointed Guy Giorno as the county’s integrity Commissioner (IC) for a four-year term commencing on Jan. 1, 2023.
Wellington North resident airlifted to hospital after crashing ATV
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local resident was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crashing an ATV here on the weekend.
Warm Winter Wishes campaign underway at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – The Warm Winter Wishes campaign will once again spread Christmas Joy through this community.
Donation of $50,000 will assist with development of Drayton Rotary Park
DRAYTON – Mapleton’s Township’s newest park will benefit from a $50,000 donation from a local business owner.
Preliminary budget draft projects 3.8% increase in county tax rate
GUELPH – A preliminary draft of the 2023 county budget and 10-year plan includes a proposed 3.8 per cent increase in the tax rate next year. However, some members of Wellington County council are pushing for a lower rate hike.
SIU investigating OPP call near Kenilworth involving man’s death
WELLINGTON NORTH – The province's Special Investigations Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man here last weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officers responded to "a disturbance" call at a property on Conc. 7, near Kenilworth.
Erin council rejects heritage designation request for old Hillsburgh feed mill
ERIN – Erin councillors voted against a request to support heritage designation for a former feed mill in Hillsburgh as the province's deadline for a decision closes in. The new property owner has confirmed the building will be razed.
Total OMPF allocation to Wellington County municipalities down $109,000 in 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocations to local municipalities will decrease by a combined total of just over $100,000 next year.