PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is recommending approval of a severance proposal that will create the potential for 10 units of new housing here.
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Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire at 6829 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.
Local mapping project highlights Wellington County’s rich Black history
GUELPH – A new map from the Guelph Black Heritage Society that highlights local Black historical landmarks turns a year of research into an accessible self-guided tour through Wellington County.
Nominations for the municipal election close on Aug. 19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
Town, video production company recognized for ‘Move to Minto’ promotional video
MINTO – Memory Tree Productions and the Town of Minto have received the Award of Excellence for Film/Video – Government Relations at the 2022 Communicator Awards.
Council seeks other ways to access Puslinch Lake
PUSLINCH – Damage at the public access point to Puslinch Lake on Travelled Road had council looking for other options on Aug. 10.
Townhouse development in Rockwood still awaiting final approval
ROCKWOOD – A townhouse development set for Rockwood is awaiting final approval. The plan was set to be approved at an Aug. 8 council meeting, but a few housekeeping revisions has delayed the process.
Minto drops non-resident upcharge on columbarium interment
MINTO – The municipality is dropping a policy of charging different rates for residents and non-resident for interment in the town’s three municipal cemeteries.
Bad renters of township facilities leaving Puslinch in the hole
PUSLINCH – Council here has decided to double the security deposit and have a staff person on duty for facility rentals after numerous incidents of renters damaging the Puslinch Community Centre and leaving the township to absorb the clean-up and repair bill.
Council approves revised ‘pivot’ project for Rockmosa Park upgrades
ROCKWOOD – After a previous plan to upgrade the pavilion at Rockmosa Park came in well over budget, council is moving forward with a new way to redirect the funds.
Shine Your Light Sunflower tour set for Aug. 20
MAPLETON – The third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour is set for Aug. 20.
Centre Wellington Black Committee hosting CW Fun Day on Sept. 4
FERGUS – With a little seed money from the Centre Wellington wellness initiative, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is planning a community fun day on Sept. 4.
Belwood resident to play in Canada Summer Games
BELWOOD — Sixteen-year-old Matt Hamill is ready to compete for Team Ontario in the 2022 Canada Summer Games. He is set to travel to Niagara for the games on Aug. 14.
Some EWFHT patients to be without physician this month
ERIN – A staffing shortage at East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) has left several patients without a physician.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady in county, region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down for the first time in weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.