WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash here on Monday afternoon. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 6, south of Mount Forest, on Feb. 6 at about 1pm.
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Lack of public input, appeal among Bill 23 concerns cited in staff report
MINTO – The impact of the province’s new housing legislation on municipalities may not yet be entirely clear, but it will be significant, suggests a staff report presented to Minto town council on Jan. 31.
Two children seriously injured in Highway 89 crash
MINTO – Two children with "life-threatening injuries" were among five people hurt in a serious three-vehicle crash here on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 89 in Minto on Feb. 4 at about 10:40am.
Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.
‘Loud and clear’: voice of Erin businesses to be heard by new liaison committee
ERIN - A liaison committee is being formed to help mitigate wastewater plant construction disruptions for Main Street businesses.
Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to Centre Wellington Fire Rescue for training materials
FERGUS – A table was filled with training manuals and other items at the Fergus fire hall on Feb. 2 thanks to a donation of $5,000 from Enbridge Gas.
RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams
OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.
Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.
Township puts termite eradication program on hold
ELORA – The township has put termites on hold for now. A report on the matter was to be presented at the Jan. 30 council meeting, but Mayor Shawn Watters announced new information had been received by staff, and asked to take it off the agenda.
Elora Public School principal becomes manager of Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – Curt McQueen had both a rousing send-off and a momentous welcome on Jan. 30 as he retired as principal of Elora Public School and started a new job as manager of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.
GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.
Mapleton council approves new environmental stewardship advisory committee
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to establish a new committee to provide advice on matters relating to environmental stewardship within the township.
Mount Forest postmaster retires after 49 years
MOUNT FOREST – Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest, Harrison, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival set for June 10
ABOYNE – Following a successful inaugural event last year, officials have announced the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival will be held on June 10.