MINTO – A request by Golden Canadian Homes for a 15-month extension to prepare for development of a Palmerston Industrial Park property has been denied by council here.
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Police seek clues after $50,000 worth of hamburgers stolen
PUSLINCH – Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for stealing $50,000 worth of hamburger patties on Sept. 5. Police say that at about 3am, someone entered a yard near Brock Road South and stole a 53-foot semi-trailer.
Youth hubs holding sessions for parents on how to broach difficult subjects with kids
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Hubs will present an information series for parents and the first topic is often the most difficult for parents to address - How to have tough conversation with your youth on safe sex.
New COVID vaccine expected in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in next few weeks
GUELPH – The new COVID-19 “bivalent” vaccine is expected to arrive in the region in the coming weeks. And when it gets to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, officials will be ready, says the local medical officer of health.
Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Townhouse development in Rockwood gets final approval from council
ROCKWOOD – A townhouse development proposed in Rockwood has received final approval from Guelph/Eramosa council.
Sunrise will have to pay security deposit to township like any other developer
PUSLINCH – Representatives from Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre didn’t get everything they wanted from Puslinch council on Sept. 7, but at least they can move forward with their plan to redevelop the centre.
Council rezones agricultural land for RV park septic system
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council approved a change to Wellington North's zoning bylaw, allowing for a new septic system to be installed on agricultural land adjacent to, and benefiting, the Spring Valley RV park.
Music school highlights local youth talent at Riverfest Elora
ELORA – The students of Adrian Jones Music School once again kicked off the Riverfest Elora music festival this year.
Students return to class across Wellington County
They’re back – Sept. 6 marked the return to school for students across Wellington County.
COVID-19 cases drop by over 30% in region; hospitalizations remain steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached a two-month low in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region after dropping by over 30% this week. Meanwhile, local hospitalizations remain steady.
COIL launches challenge to reduce construction waste
GUELPH – The City of Guelph and County of Wellington have launched the Circular Opportunity…
Got talent? Centre Wellington is looking for you
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Call it Centre Wellington’s Got Talent or Star Search Centre Wellington.
Officials: new exhibit a reminder the most important aspect of life is a sense of connection
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is offering a new exhibition in its gallery by award-winning northern Ontario artist Bruce Cull.
OFA Viewpoint: Rallying on fertilizer issues affecting Ontario farmers requires engaged conversations
ONTARIO – Few outside the farming community realize that many farmers begin planning for next season before the current one is done.