ERIN - The Town of Erin is the latest municipality in Wellington County to announce the reopening of facilities and amenities that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kitchener man’s run for COVID-19 research ends in Fergus on July 18
DUNNVILLE - Jim McLean's journey for University of Guelph vaccine research will end in Fergus on July 18.
Centre Wellington playgrounds reopened
ELORA – Centre Wellington has now reopened playgrounds throughout the township.
Minto reopens playgrounds, plans for office reopening
MINTO - All playgrounds in Minto are now open and town officials say the municipal office will "soon" follow.
Second round of public open houses on GO train expansion will be online
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Metrolinx is holding a second round of public meetings on the proposed expansion and electrification of the GO train line along the Kitchener corridor.
New water/wastewater rate structure to take effect in Mapleton on Aug. 1
MAPLETON – Water and wastewater costs for the typical Mapleton residence will increase over 20% under a new rate structure approved by council.
‘We are a community under siege’: Black Heritage Society again targeted by vandals
GUELPH – Despite being the target of escalating acts of vandalism, the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is calling for peace and calm among its members and the community at large.
Public health warns of fake cards claiming exemptions from mask order
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials are warning local businesses about fake cards being used by suspected anti-maskers to avoid wearing face coverings.
Sale of seat naming rights approved for sports complex in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – A plan to raise funds by selling naming rights for seats at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was approved by township council on July 13.
Ontario extends emergency orders to July 29
TORONTO – The Ontario government announced on Thursday that they have extended all current emergency orders until July 29.
Wellington North adds to CIP program, will close downtown streets on weekends
WELLINGTON NORTH – Downtown streets in Arthur and Mount Forest will be closed on alternating August weekends to promote local shopping.
Minto declines to review bylaw governing kennels despite concerns from residents
MINTO – Council here has declined to review the town’s bylaw regulating kennels after discussing concerns expressed by local residents.
Puslinch officials pleased with news Highway 6 bypass is proceeding
PUSLINCH - Puslinch Mayor James Seeley announced on July 15 that the provincial government has committed to the bypass around Morriston, which was first proposed in 1976.
Province ready to fund construction of a new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Mayor Chris White said it’s great that the province is making a move on construction on a new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph, but he hopes the responsibility for the old highway doesn’t fall on the shoulders of municipalities.
Underground propane storage facility proposed in Alma
ALMA – Mapleton Township council is considering a zoning amendment that would clear the way for a large underground propane storage facility here.