ERIN - Heavy rain on the weekend of Jan. 11 to 12 resulting in flooding that closed the Erin clinic operated by the East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT).
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Province to provide stable funding for 2021
TORONTO - The Ontario government has promised to maintain funding to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) at $500 million for 2021.
Rotary Club to host Family Fun Day in Erin on Feb. 17
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin will again host a Family Fun Day as part of its Energize Erin initiative.
Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation held a one-day strike
On the picket line – Teachers and education workers represented by the Ontario Secondary…
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association held a province-wide, one-day strike
OECTA strikes – Wellington Catholic District School Board schools were closed on Jan. 21 as…
On the Spot Productions donates $10,000 to local charities
CENTRE WELLINGTON-Over the holidays, On the Spot Productions ran its annual pantomime at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Fergus Scottish Festival celebrates 75 years in 2020
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival is thrilled to be celebrating its 75th year of “Scotland without the Airfare” in 2020.
Council requests meeting with infrastructure minister
ERIN - Town council has officially requested that Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott meet with Erin Mayor Allan Alls and CAO Nathan Hyde to discuss provincial funding for the town’s proposed wastewater system.
New RED program intake opens
TORONTO - Speaking at the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) annual conference on Jan. 20, Premier Doug Ford announced the province is now accepting applications for a new intake this year under the Rural Economic Development program.
Police beat: Man charged after OPP cruiser rammed with trailer
PUSLINCH – A Haldimand County man faces numerous charges after police had to physically remove a…
Residents in north Fergus concerned about recent crimes
FERGUS – Some homeowners in north Fergus are concerned about recent crimes in their neighbourhood.
Morriston bypass remains MTO goal
PUSLINCH - The recent release of a draft transportation plan for southwestern Ontario offers hope that the long-awaited Morriston bypass is still a possibility.
Annual Trees for Tots event raises over $68,000
GUELPH - On Jan. 11, the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s eighth annual Trees for Tots event raised over $68,000.
Erin councillors assigned committee duties
ERIN - Town councillors approved their 2020 committee assignments at a Jan. 13 meeting.
Ontario government offers parents childcare funding during ongoing education strikes
TORONTO – Wellington County parents in need of childcare due to strike action closing schools are eligible for a financial boost from the government.