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Elliott Community Easter egg hunt a success
GUELPH – Hunter Mitchell caught a moment with the Easter bunny at the Elliott Community Easter egg hunt Guelph on April 18.
Measles cases climb to 30 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 30 positive and probable measles cases in the region as of April 22, up from 19 just five days earlier.
Candidates agree on many issues – except who you should vote for
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington and Halton Hills federations of agriculture joined forces on April 16 to host a virtual debate for the candidates running in Wellington-Halton Hills North.
Minto 81’s heading to national Allan Cup playoff tournament
MINTO – The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.
Annual installation of buoys, booms underway at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority has begun the installation of public safety devices, specifically warning booms and buoys, upstream of GRCA-owned dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
Mapleton opts not to regulate short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Airbnbs here won’t be municipally regulated anytime soon, despite a recommendation from a Mapleton planner to license, regulate and inspect short-term rental accommodations.
Council awards $1.3-million tender for 8th Line, Fife Road projects
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a contract for the 8th Line East and Fife Road Rehabilitation projects to Capital Paving Inc at a cost of $1,313,274 excluding HST.
Mapleton forms municipal service corporation for water, wastewater upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed the creation of a municipal service corporation (MSC) to increase the township’s flexibility in financing upcoming water and wastewater upgrades.
Palmerston meeting addresses immigration, rising costs, foreign affairs, climate change
PALMERSTON – Four chambers of commerce co-hosted a Perth-Wellington “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre ahead of the April 28 federal election.
Subdivision with 10 townhouses planned beside Mount Forest sportsplex
KENILWORTH – The township of Wellington North has rezoned a Mount Forest lot owned by Aitken Custom Framing in preparation for the construction of 10 townhouses in two five-unit blocks.
Breast cancer support group helps members navigate difficult journey
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Whether newly diagnosed with breast cancer, in the middle of the journey or in remission, you may find relief at the Guelph Wellington Breast Cancer Support Group, a place with zero judgement and heaps of knowledge.
GOST bus to continue serving Arthur, Mount Forest until at least March 2026
KENILWORTH – A bus will continue to travel between Guelph and Owen Sound twice daily, seven days a week, making stops in Arthur, Mount Forest, Fergus and Elora.
School board seeks public input on policies for human rights, environmental sustainability
GUELPH – Policies about human rights and environmental sustainability have been released for public feedback by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Lourdes show choir team crowned national champions
GUELPH – The stage lights shined a little brighter on April 5, as the Our Lady of Lourdes Show Choir Team competed at the Show Choir Canada Competition in Mississauga, ultimately taking the crown as 2025 national champions.