BRUCEDALE – People living on smaller lots in agriculture or rural residential zones in Guelph/Eramosa Township will soon be allowed to keep chickens.
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Schofield’s mother files complaint against OPP with oversight agency
GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody has filed an official complaint against the OPP. Nathaniel Schofield, 36, died on July 10 after spending a night at the Wellington OPP station in Rockwood.
Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 3.8% tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved the township’s 2025 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.8%.
Nathaniel Schofield’s death still under SIU investigation
ROCKWOOD – It’s been six months since Arthur resident Nathaniel Schofield died in police custody, but still little is known about what happened.
No exemption for farmers in Guelph/Eramosa site alteration bylaw
BRUCEDALE – Farms in Guelph/Eramosa Township will no longer be exempt from a bylaw regulating the movement of fill.
Stinson’s new picture book strikes a chord with adults
ROCKWOOD – It was a labour of love that produced Kathy Stinson’s latest picture book, The Rock and the Butterfly, and if it’s bringing comfort to others, so much the better.
‘I love this kind of crazy’: Rockwood woman trains for third straight Canadian Ski Marathon
ROCKWOOD – Rockwood resident Jenn Banfield is training for the Canadian Ski Marathon, North America’s oldest cross-country ski event, taking place on Feb. 8 and 9 in the Montebello, Quebec area.
Police beat: Mapleton man faces assault, mischief charges
ROTHSAY – A Mapleton man is facing assault and mischief charges following an incident here last week.
Proposed Ariss housing development raises privacy concerns for existing residents
BRUCEDALE – Residents of Ariss Glen Drive are concerned about the loss of privacy that may result from a proposed residential development behind their homes.
‘Throw the community a bone’: Rockwood residents ask for lower tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – While only a few members of the public spoke at a special council meeting to gather feedback on Guelph/Eramosa Township’s proposed 2025 budget, it seemed clear that residents think that a tax rate increase of more than 3.5 per cent is too high.