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Cutbacks include axing tree program
It happens. A new crew of people in charge and new ideas about the environment led to the axing of…
Canadian Tire
Mount Forest now has a brand new Canadian Tire. The new building at the north end of town opened…
Portion of Wellington Road 51 to be closed until late September
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A portion of Wellington Road 51 will be closed for construction from May…
I need spring!
Alright spring, let me be very clear here. I am tired of cold winds, grey days, rain and sporadic…
Firefighters rescue fisherman stranded on island
INVERHAUGH – Centre Wellington firefighters rescued a fly fisherman stuck on an island in the…
Two per cent of what? Officials explain dedicated capital levy; some councillors call it misleading
By Jaime Myslik and Chris Daponte ELORA – After four years, the calculation of Centre…
Former raceway manager Ted Clarke passes
ELORA – Dr. Ted Clarke, who was “revered” within the harness racing world, has died. He…
Clifford Trees and Quackers event a success
By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club and the Clifford and District…
Firefighters contain damage in Saturday night fires
PUSLINCH – Firefighters here were able to keep damage to a minimum in the course of fighting…
Erin gets extension on bridge grant
HILLSBURGH – The Town of Erin will no longer have to complete the new Station Street bridge…
Surplus funds from 2018 allocated to reserve for Continuum of Care
GUELPH – A $4.05-million surplus from Wellington County’s 2018 operating budget will be…
Province axes tree planting initiative that grew out of Wellington Green Legacy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government’s decision to cancel a program aimed at planting 50…
Grand Taste event a flavourful fundraiser
ELORA – The Grand Taste event on April 28 in the Lighthouse Restaurant at the Grand River…
Tax reductions for vacant land being eliminated
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In an effort to spur economic development, Wellington municipalities are…