GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The rehabilitation of Marden Creek Bridge and asphalt resurfacing on Wellington Road 7 between Highway 6 and Wellington Road 51 are set to begin construction on May 9.
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Puslinch council asks CBM to cease aggregate operations in portion of Roszell Pit
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is requesting that CBM cease aggregate extraction on pond C at the Roszell Pit until the company resolves ongoing issues at the site. The pit is located on Roszell Road near Concession 4 in the township.
Friends of the Grand River restock river with 33,000 brown trout
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Over three days, Friends of the Grand River volunteers restocked a 27km stretch of the Grand River through Centre Wellington with 33,000 brown trout to bolster a recent population decline and ensure the future of a rich ecosystem.
Police seek clues after suspicious package found at Wellington North home
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for leaving a suspicious package at a home here. On May 5 at about 11:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a mischief complaint at a residence on Concession 9, west of Kenilworth.
Dave Turton running for mayor in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.
Ground broken on medical centre expansion in Harriston
HARRISTON – Ground was broken here on May 5 for a 1,150-square-foot addition to the Harriston Lions Community Medical Centre.
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario holding ‘open mic’ with provincial candidates on affordable housing
ELORA – The Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is hosting an ‘open mic’ conversation with citizens and local candidates running for office in the June 2 provincial election.
Nurses continue to demonstrate resilience after two years of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two years into the pandemic, nurses are continuing to demonstrate their resilience and ability to take on any challenges thrown their way.
County awards $3.38 million in road work contracts to Cox Construction
WELLINGTON COUNTY - County council has green-lit three county road rehabilitation projects for the 2022 construction season.
Playground replacement coming to Mount Forest this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH – The replacement of the Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest is anticipated to happen in June, and take around two weeks to complete.
Reconstruction of Highway 89 kicks off construction season
Roadwork – Reconstruction of Highway 89 (Queen Street East) kicks off construction season…
Community Response Unit replaces defunct School Resource Officer program
ABOYNE – Following the ouster of school resource officers from Upper Grand District School Board high schools last year, the Wellington County OPP has formed a new community-focused unit with four officers.
Legacy trees available for Mother’s Day
CENTRE WELLINGTON– The Trees-in-Hand gift card is available for purchse just in time for Mother’s Day.
Council amends bylaw for parking, stopping at two schools in Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – To address ongoing traffic concerns near two schools in Rockwood, council here has amended a bylaw that will determine designated drop -off and pick-up locations in an attempt to ease congestion.
Nearly $3 million in funding announced for county hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospitals in Wellington County will receive an additional $2.9 million provincial funding.