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Potential for local food co-op gains momentum
The momentum for Guelph and Wellington County’s local food co-op is taking another step…
Government provides $6-million for sheep and goat industry
The Government of Canada announced last week it is strengthening the sheep and goat industry by…
Local coalition is fighting eating disorders and its many causes
In grammatical terms, he should be known as E.D. – but for people who live with him and refer…
Puslinch Township councillors ponder strategic plan
Puslinch councillors seem to be in favour of developing a strategic plan for the township, but at…
Province cuts junk food, sweets, sodium from school menus
Ontario schools are getting new nutrition standards for food and beverages sold there. The…
Even laws with good intentions can create numerous hurdles to overcome
The new rules from the provincial government to get children eating healthier foods at…
Conservation areas reopen for ice fishing
Shade’s Mills conservation area, Pinehurst, and Belwood Lake are all open again for ice…
Erin residents told how to handle big items – outside community
Solid waste services committee chairman Bob Wilson admitted on Jan. 18 that Erin residents…
Harriston Trailer Park leases may not be renewed
It’s enough to make a Trailer Park Boy cry. Councillors here are giving serious consideration…
GRCA levy increase quite dramatic
Mayor Brad Whitcombe acknowledges Puslinch’s 2010 GRCA levy increase is “quite…
Township impressed with last years building statistics
Building activity was up significantly last year across Guelph-Eramosa Township. Chief Building…
Minto councillors offer no support for wind energy moratorium proposal
Unlike Wellington North, council here is not supporting Mapleton Township’s bid for a…
Revised policy for fixing streetlights
"It’s a matter of cost.” Wellington North’s Public Works Manager Gary…
First meeting of Minto COP committee is May 31
The County of Wellington currently has three active Community Oriented Policing (COP) groups.…