ERIN – Residents here have submitted a letter of objection, equipping them with the opportunity to appeal an amendment to the town’s official plan, should councillors vote to accept it.
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Guelph/Eramosa council paid $144,000 in 2021
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The cost of compensating Guelph/Eramosa council was over $144,000 in 2021, a decrease from just over $150,500 in 2020.
Guelph shows support for Ukraine, raises $16,000 at weekend rally
GUELPH – 2022 is feeling a lot like the Second World War for Cecilia Meiering. Born in 1938 in Ukraine, she saw what happened when Germany invaded Ukraine in 1941, and then when the Soviets took over control of Ukraine in 1944.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival making a comeback after two years
MOUNT FOREST - Twice delayed by the pandemic, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival will be making a triumphant return from July 15 to 19 to celebrate its belated 20th anniversary.
Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21
TORONTO – Later this month, the mandatory mask requirement in most settings in Ontario will be a thing of the past. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced on March 9 the mandatory mask mandate will be lifted for most settings, including schools, beginning March 21.
Remuneration report pegs pay for county council at $915,000
GUELPH – The cost of compensating Wellington County councillors was about $915,000 in 2021. That’s a slight decrease from the $928,962 in combined remuneration councillors received in 2020. It’s also the second straight year with a total decrease.
CWDHS shows support for Ukraine with donation drive initiative
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) showed its support for Ukraine with a donation drive last week.
Waste depot in Elora for March
ELORA – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Rothsay Waste…
Parents concerned with ‘chaotic’ parking situation at Harris Mill PS
ROCKWOOD – Parents of Harris Mill Public School students have expressed safety concerns about what they are calling a “chaotic” parking lot and drop-off situation.
Mount Forest Foodland staff donate to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Foodbank donation – Mount Forest Foodland recently presented the Mount Forest Community Pantry…
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, hosted by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), takes place from March 13 to 19 this year under the banner: Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success.
Common farm safety issues can be avoided if the right measures are taken
ALMA – Accidents in the agriculture sector are common, but they can often be avoided by taking some additional safety precautions and by knowing the equipment around you.
Issue of food security at forefront of summit
TORONTO – The province’s agriculture minister, Lisa Thompson, met with leaders in the food…
Mennonite Central Committee accepting donations for relief work in Ukraine
KITCHENER – The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), an Anabaptist non-profit organization, is…
Arthur Lions Club chicken dinner fundraiser sells 600 meals
Fundraiser – The Arthur Lions Club held a chicken dinner at the Arthur and Area Community…