The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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Getting the urge
Anyone interested in running for council needs to circle April 21 on their calendar.
Bye winter
Hey winter, can we talk?
Limited testing shows COVID-19 cases increasing across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 29, there were 427 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region (up 46% from 292 a week earlier) and 122 in Wellington County (up 30% from 94).
House destroyed by fire in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – A house was destroyed following a structure fire here on Tuesday morning. Firefighters from the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department and Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services responded shortly after the call came in at 5:10am on March 29.
Township soliciting feedback on proposed Mount Forest pool designs
MOUNT FOREST – Around 30 people were at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on March 23 for a presentation on concept designs for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the aging Lion Roy Grant pool.
UGDSB looks to take proactive approach with new learning support initiative
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is launching a new three-part program to support students in elementary and secondary schools, something the board is hoping to embed into its system for the long term, director of education Peter Sovran says.
Council chooses revised design for Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Township council has settled on a revised design for the new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.
County staff crafting home industry bylaw for Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Wellington County and Puslinch Township staff are closing in on final amendments to a zoning bylaw relating to home industries after a statutory public meeting on March 23.
Campaign encourages community to envision more housing options
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials here say the local housing situation has reached "crisis" level and the county has launched a public awareness campaign as part of an effort to turn the tide.
Erin awards $114-million contract for wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – After a few hiccups, the Town of Erin has finally secured a contractor to build its wastewater treatment plant.
Mapleton taking action to reduce climate impact, adapt to change
MAPLETON – Township council has directed staff to take action to reduce the municipality’s climate impact and adapt to environmental changes.
Elora boy, 9, selling fizzy bath pucks to fundraise for Ukraine
ELORA – As a nine-year-old, Parker Bossence is aware that war is going on in Ukraine, that buildings are being bombed and people are trying to flee. Now Parker is making and selling Stand with Ukraine bath fizzies, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross' efforts in Ukraine.
Wellington North purchases grader, sidewalk machine within budget
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has approved the purchase of a new sidewalk machine from Premier Equipment Ltd. and a new grader from Brandt Tractor Ltd.