ABERFOYLE – Other municipalities might have trouble spending $1 million on affordable housing projects. But Puslinch council was quick, at its Sept. 17 meeting, to approve $800,000 for the Village at Sunrise Farm proposal and another $200,000 to provide grants to residents who want to build ARUs.
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Erin budget survey suggests road repairs, emergency services are top priorities
ERIN – The Town of Erin has completed its 2026 budget citizen survey.
Indoor rec centre added to Centre Wellington’s 10-year capital plan
ELORA – Centre Wellington council was recently faced with a difficult decision: what is needed more, a double rink at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre or a new multi-use recreation facility on land near the Fergus sportsplex?
County councillor disappointed with premier’s speed camera decision
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It seems Premier Doug Ford has made a speedy decision to ban speed cameras in Ontario and is slated to introduce legislation to that effect this month.
Public provides feedback on Mount Forest Community Centre
MAPLETON – The future of the Mount Forest Community Centre is up in the air, and Wellington North council and staff are reviewing public feedback to determine what’s next.
Puslinch woman charged in crash that sent three to hospital
PUSLINCH – Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 North and Laird Road West in Puslinch Township on Sept. 30 at about 9:30pm.
Centre Wellington to put surplus property on the market
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township will be putting some surplus property on the market and putting the funds in a newly established dedicated housing reserve fund.
Puslinch approves site alteration application
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has approved its first site alteration application since creating a bylaw regulating the import of excess soil into the township.
Event highlights concerns about policing in schools
GUELPH – Does policing in schools make students safer? According to Andrea Vásquez Jiménez, data paints a clear picture that the answer to this question is no.
Rockwood speed skater Aaralyn McGill has sights set on national team, Olympics
MONTRÉAL – When Rockwood native Aaralyn McGill breaks from the starting line, the world around her seemingly falls away.
Erin residents to vote by mail in 2026 municipal election
ERIN – Town council has decided to use a vote-by-mail method for the 2026 municipal election.
Mapleton Township adopts new sign bylaw
MAPLETON – There are new rules here about what signs are permitted and where.
Community group Help Protect Puslinch to hold open house on land use policies
PUSLINCH – The community group Help Protect Puslinch invites residents to attend an information open house on Oct. 18 from 11am to 3pm at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada.
Collector’s paradise at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – Kids, collectors and curious on-lookers went to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex to peruse aisles of vintage toys, collectors’ pieces and unique finds.
Man twice hit by car during Guelph ‘disturbance’
GUELPH – A Brampton man faces assault and dangerous driving charges after another man was repeatedly hit by a car during a disturbance.