ABERFOYLE – Hunters are taking advantage of a “loophole” in the law and finding a way to hunt far too close to a densely populated area, says Puslinch Mayor James Seeley.
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Police searching for armed home invasion suspects
MORRISTON – Police have recovered a gun and arrested one person, and are searching for additional armed suspects following a home invasion in Morriston on Friday.
Business meets government at Mayor’s Breakfast
ELORA – The business community got a truncated version of what’s happening in Centre Wellington this year as Mayor Shawn Watters and CAO Dan Wilson offered an overview at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Jan. 29, hosted by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
County speed cameras generate over 7,000 tickets in first two weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In the first two weeks of operation for the county’s speed cameras, more than 7,000 tickets were issued – and some cameras have yet to go live.
Wellington North saw unprecedented growth in 2024
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox is calling the past year of growth in his township “unprecedented,” after the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) released its 2024 assessment rolls.
Province provides almost $8 million for road projects in Minto, Mapleton
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is kicking in nearly $8 million to help fund two road reconstruction projects expected to facilitate the building of more homes.
Herrfort helps Canada claim silver at World University Games
WATERLOO – Palmerston native Leah Herrfort has returned from her second World University Games with a silver medal.
Racinsky appointed Wellington-Halton Hills PC candidate
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – With Premier Doug Ford calling a snap election on Feb. 27, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party has appointed Joseph Racinsky as the PC candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Roundabout recommended for ‘dangerous’ Highway 6 intersection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The recommended plan for dealing with a dangerous intersection on Highway 6 south of Fergus is a roundabout.
Community helps hospital foundation reach $2-million goal in less than a year
ABOYNE – Lori Arsenault is filled with gratitude and wonder at the speed and passion of a community that managed to raise $2 million for the Groves Hospital Foundation in less than a year.
Peavey Mart to close all Canadian retail stores
GUELPH/MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and Guelph Peavey Mart locations will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
Town of Erin receives $29 million for wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – The province is set to spend $325 million on water and wastewater infrastructure projects and according to a Jan. 27 media release, the town of Erin will be receiving $29.4 million of that spending.
Former police officer honours victims through art
MAPLETON – After working for the Waterloo Regional Police Service for 26 years, Andy Knetsch needed an outlet to work through the horrors he faced on the job.
Kitras named Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for New Blue Party
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Stephen Kitras is the New Blue Party of Ontario’s candidate for the Wellington-Halton Hills riding.
Ontario Heritage Trust approves plaque honouring Rae Luckock
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received approval from the Ontario Heritage Trust to install a plaque in Arthur to recognize pioneering politician Margarette Rae Morrison, known as Rae Luckock.