KENILWORTH – David Yeh wasn’t initially planning to open a storefront when he brought his business operation to Kenilworth, but he’s happy to give the people what they want.
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Drug strategy issues health alert after fentanyl poisonings
GUELPH – Local drug strategy officials have issued a health alert about fentanyl following "at least" 12 poisonings, including one death, over five days.
County increases user fees by 11.5% at waste facilities
GUELPH – County council has approved an increase of more than 10 per cent to tipping fees at its waste facilities, despite reservations from some councillors who felt the public wasn’t given enough notice of the change.
Wellington County portion of property taxes increasing 3.9%
GUELPH – Taxpayers in the county will see a 3.9 per cent increase to the county portion of their property taxes, after Wellington County council adopted its 2025 budget on Jan. 30.
Puslinch mayor hopes to plug hunting ‘loophole’
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.
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.