MAPLETON – Council here has decided to apply for COVID-19 funding from the federal and provincial governments to address projects at the PMD arena.
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Wellington County projecting tax increase of 2.5% in 2021
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Preliminary figures in Wellington County’s 10-year plan show ratepayers are facing a 2.5 per cent tax increase to support a 4.2% levy increase for 2021.
GRCA, Conservation Ontario, disappointed with approval of legislation changes
CAMBRIDGE – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials expressed disappointment after the provincial government passed legislation that makes substantial changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act.
Puslinch asks CBM to cease below water table extraction at Roszell Road pit
PUSLINCH – Council here has asked CBM Aggregates to cease below water table extraction of “Lake C” at the Roszell Road gravel pit.
Town council approves two CIP grants for Harriston buildings
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved two Community Improvement grants worth a combined $4,000 to enhance downtown buildings here.
Security from Trespass Act comes into effect; not everyone on board
GUELPH – Food and agricultural organizations are lauding the proclamation of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 that came into effect Dec. 5. But animal rights groups say the act only serves to protect animal abusers.
New survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding
GUELPH – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Ontario population.
New federal funds set to flow to local businesses through SEDC
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) announced on Nov. 23 that…
Centre Wellington firefighters make candy cane deliveries to local schools
Special delivery – Centre Wellington firefighters delivered candy canes for all students at Elora…
Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Clinic coming to rural Wellington
GUELPH – Stonehenge Therapeutic Community is adding a van to its assets to bring clinical…
COVID-19 claims life of former Arthur Township reeve
GOWANSTOWN – Former Arthur Township reeve Ivan Lloyd Suggitt, 76, passed away at Stratford…
Santa Claus Cruise weaved through Fergus on Dec. 5
Santa arrives – The three-vehicle “Santa Claus Cruise” weaved its way through Fergus…
Renowned CBC producer Jack Kellum dies at 77
FERGUS – A Fergus man who had a big impact on Newfoundland culture has died. Jack Kellum passed…
Fergus BIA brought late night shopping and festive fun to downtown
Christmas tradition – Downtown business in Fergus remained open late on Dec. 4 as part of an…
Puslinch to hold two public meetings on Dec. 16
PUSLINCH – Council here is holding two public meetings on Dec. 16 at 7pm via Zoom. To register…