PALMERSTON – Police are looking for help to find an individual they say assaulted three people with “a noxious substance” outside a home here last weekend.
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Residents aged 18 and over eligible for bivalent Moderna vaccine Sept. 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Sept. 26, a Moderna bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron will be available to all Ontarians who are at least 18 years old. Health Canada's approval of the Moderna vaccine was previously announced on Sept. 1.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn in Minto
MINTO – Minto council granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw on Sept. 6, permitting a 13,000-square-foot pig barn on the 12th Line.
Guelph/Eramosa council approves asset management plan
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the township's 2022 asset management plan and has directed staff to provide the ten-year capital plans to the next council for its consideration as part of the 2023 budget process.
Minto council awards contract for janitorial services
MINTO – A three-year contract for cleaning services in Minto, valued at $68,400 was awarded to Mississauga-based Green Maples Environmental by council at a Sept. 6 meeting.
Puslinch launches survey on proposed user fees, charges
PUSLINCH – Township officials here have launched an annual community engagement survey regarding municipality's proposed user fees and charges.
Minto council denies company’s request for building permit extension
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.
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.