ABERFOYLE – All five Wellington-Halton Hills North candidates attended the debate and all five responded to questions, even the ones directed at Conservative incumbent Michael Chong.
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Minto councillors voice strong feelings about ‘strong mayor powers’
MINTO – Two municipalities in Wellington County have been selected to receive "strong mayor powers" and some Minto councillors feel “highly insulted” and concerned by the move.
Mary Cunningham named Erin’s Citizen of the Year
ERIN – Mary Cunningham of Erin was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Shamrock Awards ceremony at Centre 2000 on April 16.
Community volunteers recognized at 2025 Erin Shamrock Awards ceremony
ERIN – Three community volunteers were honoured at the 2025 Erin Shamrock Awards ceremony on April 16 at Centre 2000 in Erin.
Council zeros in on employment land designation in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The township is considering designating land south of the 401 and east of Concession 7 as employment lands after hearing public feedback and information from its hydrogeologist.
North Wellington Taxi to stop operating as of this week
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Taxi will no longer service Mount Forest, as of April 25.
Residents concerned about proposed Erin subdivision
ERIN – Town residents recently voiced several grievances about a proposed subdivision near Hillsburgh.
County council to review speed camera policy
GUELPH – A new automated speed enforcement (ASE) policy will be making its way to a county council meeting this week.
UGDSB human rights practices to be reviewed by independent third party
GUELPH – Human rights practices at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to be reviewed by "a notable independent third party steeped in the work of human rights."
Parents urge school board to address anti-Palestinian racism
GUELPH – Some parents are concerned about the prevalence of anti-Palestinian racism at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools.
Alzheimer society’s Walk for Alzheimer’s set for May 24
MOUNT FOREST – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington’s annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is set for May 24.
Election 45: Poilievre’s favourability improves, but with party standings unchanged, is it too little, too late?
ONTARIO – Plus ça change. Little else may sum up the state of Canada’s 45th federal election campaign.
Country Pantry hosting ‘Proudly Canadian Kenilworth’ event May 4
KENILWORTH – Ontario- and Canadian-made products will be highlighted during a “Proudly Canadian Kenilworth” event at Country Pantry on May 4.
Guelph Dance Festival announces artist lineup
GUELPH – Guelph Dance has announced its lineup for the 27th annual Guelph Dance Festival. The event will take place from May 30 to June 1 in a variety of venues across the city.
Chamber of commerce hosting long-service lunch next month
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is planning to host a lunch event to kick off a week of celebrations for its Awards of Excellence Gala and to honour Long Service Award recipients.