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.
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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…
Soup Off funds go to food bank, CWDHS breakfast program
Sensational donations - Sensational Elora presented cheques to the Centre Wellington Food Bank and the breakfast program at Centre Wellington District High School on Dec. 10.
FCSSGW to open new location in Fergus to provide counselling, support services
FERGUS - Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) will soon have a new facility in Fergus.
Shareable Moment Challenge now live in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Shareable Moment Challenge is now live in Centre Wellington.
Two Centre Wellington hockey players heading to Japan
FERGUS – Two local hockey players will be traveling to Japan in March with their Waterloo Wolves Minor Bantam AAA team.
New signs mark Centre Wellington hamlets
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Township officials say new entry signs at hamlets here “create a connection” and provide continuity, but some residents have questioned their size and location.
Two new funds created to support community
KENILWORTH - Two new funds are being created to support the Wellington North community and its youth.
Police Beat: Serious Highway 6 crash sends two to hospital
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two people were sent to hospital with serious injuries following a head-on…