WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue providing wastewater treatment services to Wellington North for the next two years, albeit at an increased cost.
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Grants alleviate costs and fees for local businesses, community organizations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Improvements to some Wellington North businesses will be less costly thanks to community improvement and development grants approved by council.
Town announces new Erin Winter Fest
ERIN – The Town of Erin is gearing up to offer its first-ever winter festival, billed by officials as "themed festive fun" with "something for everyone to enjoy." Erin Winter Fest will take place in downtown Erin village over three evenings in November and December.
Minto endorses resolutions aimed at easing labour shortage in child care, health care
MINTO – Council here has voiced support for a resolution calling on the provincial government to increase pay and benefits for early child care educators and child care staff working for licensed providers in order to combat a labour shortage.
Sexual assault charges against Fergus man withdrawn
FERGUS – Four sexual assault charges levied against a Fergus man more than two years ago have now been withdrawn.
Township sharing cost of Preston Street reconstruction with Cachet Developments
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has agreed to share the cost of reconstructing Preston Street with Cachet Developments in Arthur.
Mapleton Township resident upset road repaving bumped from budget
MAPLETON – A resident of Sideroad 6 is upset the road has been bumped from the township’s 2022 repaving budget and told council he is considering moving due to ongoing issues with dust and other concerns.
Harriston resident to compete in New York City Marathon
HARRISTON – When more than 50,000 runners hit the streets of New York City for the world’s largest marathon next month, a local woman will be among them.
Brampton man charged with sexual assault
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Brampton man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident here earlier this week. Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to a reported assault at a home on the 5th Line of West Garafraxa township on Oct. 17.
Marriage for couple in their 90s stands the test of time
ABOYNE – In a world of impermanence, a marriage lasting over seven decades is about as close as two people can become.
Wesley Bates hosts open studio event to launch book of engravings
CLIFFORD – Local artist and engraver Wesley Bates, will host an “open studio” event on Nov. 5 and 6. The event, from 10 to 4 pm at Bates’ studio, located at 15 Elora Street North in Clifford, is being held to help promote his new book..
Farmers Market Box program earns IEDC award for county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest nonprofit professional association for professional economic developers in the world, has selected Wellington County as a recipient of a 2022 Excellence Award.
Council divided on support for land severance in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Planning staff advised council not to support an application from Red Maple Land Company seeking to sever designated prime agricultural property located at 8648 Highway 6 in Arthur, but in a rare move, the recommendation was defeated at an Oct. 11 meeting.
Latest OLG payment to Centre Wellington over $800,000
ELORA – Centre Wellington will again receive over $800,000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora.
Palmerston Legion celebrates building upgrades
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion celebrated a $100,800 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for much-needed updates to the building at an open house on Oct. 15