GUELPH – Wellington County handed out two awards at its Feb. 27 council meeting, recognizing the contributions of two individuals to economic development in the county.
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Kat Florence opens fund, reporting tool to help victims of online bullying
ELORA – After vowing to go after Facebook commenters who have defamed or libelled the business, its owners and their family, Kat Florence Canada has started a fund to help others in the same boat.
Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority.
PC incumbent Matthew Rae wins big in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae has been re-elected as MPP in Perth-Wellington. Rae won the Feb. 27 election with 20,752 votes, or 47% of the 44,149 votes cast in the riding.
One person dead after three-vehicle crash near Ariss
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 51 near Ariss, on Feb. 28 at about 6:45am.
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Two drivers taken to trauma centre after serious crash in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Two drivers were seriously injured – one of them ejected from their vehicle – in a crash near Alma on Thursday morning.
Beach volleyball may soon be coming to Marden Park
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa Township is moving ahead with a plan to have six beach volleyball courts installed at Marden Park, but the hope is it won’t cost taxpayers a thing.
Tobogganing back on at three hills in Fergus/Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Tobogganing is back on at Foote Park and Southridge Park in Elora, but there are still limitations at hills at Ferrier Park in Fergus.
Last mayor of Fergus, community-builder Jim Gibbons dies at age 93
FERGUS – He wasn’t quite the founding father of Fergus, but Jim Gibbons has a long history in the town and played a vital role in its growth and prosperity. His death, on Feb 15 at a Hamilton hospital, leaves a wake of sadness, but also a sense of pride and privilege from those who knew him.
Puslinch council approves budget, 4.1% tax increase
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch residents will see a 4.1 per cent increase on the township portion of their property tax bill after council approved the 2025 budget at its Feb. 20 meeting.
Erin council awards $1.85-million tender for new municipal wells
ERIN – Town of Erin staff have identified a need for three more municipal wells in Erin/Hillsburgh.
Business commits to $500,000 donation to outdoor pool
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest aquatics ad-hoc advisory committee has announced a $500,000 donation from T.D. Smith Transport towards the construction of the new outdoor pool in Mount Forest.
Coldest Night of the Year walk ‘crushed’ fundraising goal
HARRISTON – The first Coldest Night of the Year walk in northern Wellington was warmly received, more than doubling organizers’ initial fundraising goal.
Animated Belwood audience boos, sighs, applauds for candidates
BELWOOD – An all-candidates meeting was held Feb. 19 at the Pine Meadows community in Belwood.