WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Six of the seven candidates vying for a seat in Wellington-Halton Hills in the upcoming provincial election took part in a virtual debate on Feb. 18 that was hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture. The focus was on farming.
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Medieval-themed event coming to Everton Scout Camp in July
BRUCEDALE – The Dark Ages are coming to Guelph/Eramosa this summer.
Transitional housing facility officially opens in Guelph
GUELPH – Representatives from Wellington County, the City of Guelph, the federal government and various social services organization gathered on Feb. 19 to celebrate the official opening of the 65 Delhi St. Transitional Hous
Guelph Community Health Centre awaits funding confirmation ahead of scheduled HART Hub opening
GUELPH – With just over a month to go before the new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub is supposed to be up and running in Guelph, the Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC) still has not received confirmation that its plan will be supported financially.
Erin appoints new integrity commissioner
ERIN – Aird and Berlis, a Toronto-based law firm, is the Town of Erin’s new integrity commissioner.
Mail-in ballots approved for 2026 municipal election
KENILWORTH – While a municipal election is still more than a year away, Wellington North council is preparing for it with the approval of mail-in ballots as the voting method for the 2026 election.
Township recognizes retired deputy fire chiefs from Drayton, Moorefield
MAPLETON – After decades of service, Drayton deputy fire chief Daryl Brodhaecker and Moorefield deputy fire chief Tom Wood have retired.
Public gets glimpse of what Belwood Hall could look like
BELWOOD – Belwood Hall could have a glass enclosed vestibule, new floors and lighting, an updated kitchenette and more storage. But what it definitely will have are accessible washrooms and entrances.
Province grants $1.6 million for Main Street resurfacing in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Road work is coming to Main Street in Mount Forest during the 2025 construction season, with funding help from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Connecting Links program.
Rockwood skier brings home gold from Canadian Ski Marathon
MONTEBELLO, QUE. – Rockwood resident Jenn Banfield has returned victorious from the Canadian Ski Marathon in Montebello, Quebec.
Erin council paid over $195,000 for town roles
ERIN – Council here was paid a total of over $195,000 in salaries and expenses in 2024 – up $10,000 from 2023, according to a remuneration statement by town treasurer Wendy Parr.
Kat Florence withdrawing financial support for Elora projects; going after online bullies instead
ELORA – Don Kogen has had enough of the online hate that’s been levelled against him, his wife Kristy Hillis and their company Kat Florence Canada. So they're going after the haters.
Louise Marshall emergency department closed again
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital was closed overnight on Feb. 11 until 7am on Feb. 12.
Police beat: Man arrested after girls taken to hotel for sex
GUELPH – A Toronto man has been charged with luring and sexual assault after two Guelph teens reported he took them to a local hotel overnight.
Mount Forest senior earns black belt after just five years
MOUNT FOREST – At 64, most people might be thinking of slowing down, but not Kim McDonald of Mount Forest.