PUSLINCH – Puslinch Township doesn’t believe the City of Guelph is taking its concerns seriously regarding the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan and council passed a resolution at a May 11 special council meeting to reach out directly to Guelph councillors with their complaints.
News
Historic grist mill to get second life as home of new Erin library branch
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A historic grist mill located on the former Mundell Lumber property in Erin is slated to become the newest county library branch.
Mental health supports, education among topics discussed at local debate
PUSLINCH – Mental health supports, intertwined with education, was a hot topic at a Wellington-Halton Hills all candidates debate Monday evening.
Driver injured after vehicle crashes into restaurant
MAPLETON – A driver was taken to hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a restaurant here early on Wednesday morning, but no one inside the building was hurt.
Fergus wastewater treatment plant gets new roof
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Township is pleased to announce that the Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Digester Roof Replacement Project is complete, and the secondary digester is now back in service.
Riverfest Elora announces lineup for 2022 festival
ELORA – Riverfest Elora has announced the lineup for the 2022 instalment of the annual music festival on Aug. 19, 20 and 21 at Bissell Park in Elora. Headliners include Alessia Cara, Mother Mother and The Glorious Sons.
Queen Victoria
The Victoria Day long weekend is fundamental to our Canadian culture. It has been synonymous with fun since 1845, when the Canadian government decided we should celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24.
Newly-formed Centre Wellington Black Committee hopes to host cultural event Labour Day weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Millicent Gordon has started the Centre Wellington Black Committee, a group of about a dozen Black people in Centre Wellington who get together for social time but also to talk about issues as they come up.
Erin councillor Rob Smith announces he’s running for mayor
ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.
Senate adopts Food Day in Canada Act
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada’s Senate has adopted a bill introduced by Senator Rob Black in November to recognize the Saturday of the August long weekend as Food Day in Canada each year.
Erin hosted second annual ‘Touch A Truck’ event
Touch a Truck – The Town of Erin hosted their second annual ‘Touch A Truck’ event on the morning of May 14 to highlight Public Works week. The event offered an opportunity for residents to learn about the heavy equipment used by Erin firefighters and public works.
Guelph United FC goalkeeper Svyatik Artemenko returns from Ukraine
GUELPH – The Guelph United FC goalkeeper who enlisted in the Ukrainian army when war broke out there, has safely returned to Guelph and is ready to return to soccer this season.
Imagine Gallery presents ‘We Three’ opening May 27
ELORA – We Three are three separate people (Shirley Al, Grayce Perry and Stephen Haigh) who share the odd meal and drink together and just happen to get along quite well.
Save Our Water hosts community event to commemorate its success
ELORA – Local water activist group Save Our Water hosted a community gathering to celebrate nearly seven years of fighting to keep Centre Wellington’s water supply within the township.
Publication provides guide to combating escalating drug issues across Ontario
GUELPH – Through the pandemic, more Ontario residents than ever turned to drug use to cope with anxiety, isolation, and fear – often using, overdosing and dying alone.