ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Mayor James Seeley would like to meet with Ontario’s environment minister regarding the issue of bottled water.
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Arts council changes its name, unveils new Art in Public Places display
ELORA – The Elora Arts Council is changing its name to the Elora Fergus Arts Council.
Police identify man found dead in pickup truck west of Guelph
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - Police have now identified a man found dead in a heavily damaged pickup truck here, but they're still not certain when the vehicle crashed into the heavily wooded area.
Families can follow Santa’s Dec. 24 journey using NORAD tracker
COLORADO - Wellington County residents eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus can follow his journey around the globe on Dec. 24 using the NORAD tracker.
Erin water rate plan relies on strong population growth
ERIN – Town council approved a water rate bylaw on Dec. 17 that will decrease the average annual residential bill by 7% in 2020, but increase rates by 3% annually for several years after that.
Bulmer: Climate change something to consider as part of official plan update
ABERFOYLE - Though council took no action on Amherstburg’s declaration of a climate emergency, the resolution is giving Puslinch councillors something to consider in the future.
Belwood Lions host Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast – The Belwood Lions hosted their Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 14. …
Erin budget includes 2% tax hike, 1.9% staff raises
ERIN - Council adopted its 2020 budget on Dec. 17 with a 2% tax increase and a cost of living pay increase of 1.9% for town staff.
Proposed $18M Wellington North budget projects 1.8% impact
KENILWORTH - Council took a first look at Wellington North’s proposed 2020 budget on Dec. 16.
Snowmobiles not allowed on GRCA trails after licensing dispute
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Snowmobilers will not be able to use trails owned by the Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) this season due to liability concerns.
LifeLabs cyber attack could impact 15 million customers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s unknown how many local residents are impacted by a recent cyber attack on LifeLabs.
Children’s Foundation appoints Emma Rogers as executive director
GUELPH - A proven social entrepreneur and experienced local leader in charity management has been selected to lead the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
Erin’s 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron receive Lord Strathcona Trust Award
Cadet awards - The Ontario Provincial Committee (OPC) of the Air Cadet League of Canada recently awarded Erin’s 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron the Lord Strathcona Trust Award for the Most Overall Proficient Squadron in central Ontario.
Fireworks permits are now available in Erin
ERIN - People who want to discharge fireworks in Erin may now have to obtain a municipal permit.
Committees merged
ERIN – Town council has authorized the merger of the trails advisory committee and the Erin…