PUSLINCH - The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has renewed the operating permits of Triton Water Canada Holdings Inc., (operating as BlueTriton Brands Inc.) for its Erin and Puslinch sites for five years.
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Pearle Hospitality pausing Riverwalk idea; hoping for greater support in the future
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Pearl Hospitality has decided not to proceed with the Elora Riverwalk project at this time.
OPP amend charge in high school incident to assault with a weapon
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Wellington County OPP have amended the criminal charge against a 14-year-old male high school student from assault to assault with a weapon.
MPP Randy Pettapiece won’t seek reelection in 2022
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece will not be on the ballot in the next provincial election.
Council approves rezoning for controversial manufacturing plant on Jones Baseline
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The proposed rezoning of the controversial fridge and freezer manufacturing plant along Jones Baseline will proceed so long as several holding conditions are upheld.
Three people injured in single vehicle collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - On Nov. 12 at approximately 4pm, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision involving a single motor vehicle on Highway 6, near Wellington Road 22, south of Fergus. Initial reports indicated that a grey sedan had lost control and three people
Six hospital staff terminated for not being vaccinated against COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six hospital staff in the county have been terminated for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
WDGPH reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases between Nov. 13 and 15. The region’s active case count sits at 83 as of Nov. 15.
Henderson family’s synchronized light show is free but accepting donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Lance Henderson’s Christmas light show is ready, and he hopes recent snow flurries will encourage folks to take a drive and see the display.
Draft Mapleton budget projects four per cent levy increase in 2022
MAPLETON – A draft budget to be presented at a public meeting this week includes a proposed four per cent increase in the township’s levy for 2022.
Parades, parties, lights, candy all part of festive season in Minto
MINTO - Local firefighters are once again hosting Santa Claus Parades in all three of this town’s urban areas.
Mapleton council hears request to end proof-of-vaccination requirement for facilities
MAPLETON – A request for the township to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to municipal facilities fell on deaf ears at the Nov. 10 Mapleton council meeting.
‘Share Your Silver Lining’ campaign returns to shed positive light in community
FERGUS – After seeing a successful launch earlier this year, Claire Knight and Jenn Price are bringing back Share Your Silver Lining, a social media campaign that allows people to share positive moments in their lives.
Remembrance ceremony lit up front lawn of Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE - Wellington County residents placed remembrance candles at memorial markers commemorating the county’s war dead on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the evening of Nov. 10.
Drayton Minor Hockey ends precautionary pause
MAPLETON - Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) has resumed full hockey activities after a precautionary pause due to concern over local COVID-19 cases.