GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A recent tender for a culvert project here has highlighted greater concern for remaining within budget as material costs continue to rise with inflation.
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Steven Liebig accepts vacant Guelph/Eramosa councillor position
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Steven Liebig, the runner-up in the Ward 3 councillor race here in 2018, has agreed to be appointed to the position. Council formally declared councillor Louise Marshall’s position vacant on March 7.
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.
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.
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.
Guelph/Eramosa councillor Louise Marshall resigns
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council formally declared Ward 3 councillor Louise Marshall’s position vacant in a March 7 meeting.
Thinking of running for council? Free workshop offers information, perspective
ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.
GBHS boycotts Guelph McDonald’s after Guelph/Eramosa man experiences ‘racist’ incident
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s not so much what he considers racist treatment from a McDonalds employee that irks Michael Campbell so much. It’s the subsequent handling by the owner.
MPs weigh-in on use of Emergencies Act as police operation continues in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Parliamentary debate on the use of the Emergencies Act to address the occupation in Ottawa was paused on Friday due to an ongoing police operation.
County to ease COVID-19 health and safety restrictions March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.