GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Two people have been airlifted with life-threatening injuries to a Hamilton hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Guelph/Eramosa on Oct. 8.
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Summertime increase in calls for Wellington North Fire Services unrelated to fires
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Fire Service experienced a rise in calls over the summertime — but not to fires.
Mapleton candidates square off at election forum in Alma
ALMA – Candidates for township and county council and local school board trustee positions fielded questions on topics ranging from taxation to truck traffic at a meeting here on Oct. 6.
Growth is top concern at Erin all-candidates meeting
ERIN - Attendees heard a lot about growth at the all-candidates meeting at the Erin Legion on Oct. 4, and not many opposing opinions among them.
Inflation pressures expected to stifle gains in Wellington North budget
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s budget is “favourable” overall when it comes to revenue and variances, according to a year-to-date report from finance director Farhad Hossain and included in council’s Sept. 26 meeting agenda.
New firefighter certification standard will have little impact on Wellington North Fire Service
WELLINGTON NORTH - New regulations from the province came into effect in July requiring all fire departments, including those staffed by volunteers, to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) minimum training standards and fully-certify all firefighters by 2026.
Township appoints Principles Integrity as new integrity commissioner
WELLINGTON NORTH – Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski of Toronto-based Principles Integrity were appointed by council on Sept. 26, with the change taking effect on Jan. 1.
It’s October – when the monsters come out in Elora
ELORA – It might be October in other places, but in Elora it’s called Monster Month. And that brings a host of events and ghoulish fun in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
Business owners launch Chamber of Commerce in Erin
ERIN – Looking to provide a voice to small businesses, a group of local business owners have launched the Erin Chamber of Commerce. The chamber officially launched on Sept. 21 at The Busholme with over 70 business owners in attendance.
Business park groundbreaking means township ‘open for business’: mayor
FERGUS – A combination of township staff, council and the economic development task force gathered at the end of Dickson Drive to break ground on the new Fergus North Business Park.
Wellington County clerk Donna Bryce set to retire
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County clerk Donna Bryce is set to retire at the end of the year. Bryce announced her retirement, effective Dec. 30, during the Sept. 29 county council meeting.
George Bridge lauded for leadership during appreciation evening
HARRISTON – Officials from federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as well as local community members, were on hand for an appreciation dinner for Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge, who is stepping away from politics at the end of the current term.
Golf tournament raises $20,000 for youth mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Mental Health Awareness Day (Sept. 10), The Cody Shepperd Project hosted its 5th annual Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament, with the proceeds going to The Grove Hubs of Centre Wellington.
Palmerston-area grain elevator among six set to close
MINTO – A Palmerston-area grain elevator operation is among six in Southwestern Ontario being shut down by a Montreal-based company.
Sunrise receives $45,000 Trillium Foundation grant
PUSLINCH – The team from Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre met on Sept. 25 to celebrate the $45,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received in August from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.