ERIN – The Town of Erin hopes to reach more residents and improve its image as it embarks on a new strategic communications plan.
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Victoria Park Seniors Centre to reopen Oct. 26
FERGUS – The Victoria Park Seniors Centre will reopen later this month with limited programming and reduced hours.
County announces opening of Loyola House as temporary homeless shelter
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – As part of an effort to end homelessness in Guelph-Wellington, the County of Wellington has announced the opening of the Loyola House Supportive Temporary Accommodation Pilot (LHSTAP).
Province may give municipalities veto power over water bottling applications
ELORA – On Oct. 6, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks released a proposal under the Ontario Water Resources Act requiring water bottling companies to obtain support of the host municipality for new or increased groundwater taking that daily exceeds 379,000 litres.
Long-term care residents still vulnerable as second wave of pandemic begins
GUELPH – The Ontario Health Coalition has put out an urgent call for the province to improve conditions in long-term care homes for residents and staff.
Minto hires deputy chief building official, approves CIP grants
MINTO – Town council has approved two Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants and the hiring of a deputy chief building official.
Councillor wants Community Safety Zone established on Brock Road in Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillor John Sepulis would like to see a Community Safety Zone established in Aberfoyle on Brock Road (Wellington Road 46), between Wellington Road 34 and Gilmore Road.
Town to receive $200 per week for use of train station as assessment centre
MINTO – Town council has officially approved an agreement with North Wellington Health Care for use of the old train station in Harriston as a COVID-19 assessment centre.
Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in 2015 murder of Frederick ‘John’ Hatch
ORILLIA – Almost five years after the body of Frederick “John” Hatch was found in Erin, police have issued an arrest warrant for Danick Miguel Bourgeois, 28, of St. Albert, who is charged with murder.
Scott Cherrey returns home after officiating NHL playoffs
KITCHENER – After a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” in Edmonton, NHL linesman Scott Cherrey is “just excited to get home to regular life – at least as we now know it.”
Land registry counter service ending Oct. 9 as service goes completely online
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The last day to visit a land registry office in person in Ontario is Oct. 9, as the service is moving to a digital model.
Upper Grand’s Umbrella Project puts focus on mental wellness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 has caused a hailstorm of mental health issues for staff, students and families of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Minto council approves accelerated 2021 budget process
MINTO – During the Oct. 6 council meeting, treasurer Gordon Duff presented a schedule that would see next year’s budget approved by mid-December.
Wellington North council learns about volunteer landscape
WELLINGTON NORTH – About 134 of 142 survey respondents in Wellington North say they volunteer in…
Minto Cultural Rountable hosted Culture Days activities
Pumpkin painting – The Minto Cultural Roundtable hosted a pumpkin painting party at the…