WELLINGTON NORTH – A motion brought before Wellington North council to issue a “letter of objection” to the proposed location of an Xplornet telecommunications tower was carried without opposition on Oct. 12.
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Community group makes pitch to council to save Middlebrook Place bridge
ELORA – Centre Wellington council passed a motion at its Oct. 18 committee of the whole meeting to reconsider its decision to demolish the Middlebrook Place bridge.
Mount Forest apartment project moving ahead despite opposition of residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mount Forest residents voiced concerns with a proposed two-storey apartment building planned for 773 Princess Street. Wellington North council approved a zoning bylaw amendment rezoning the property to high-density residential.
How meat pies and pints can help end polio
CENTRE WELLINGTON – In the midst of a global pandemic, Rotary International has not forgotten its pledge to eradicate polio from the world. And the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hasn’t forgotten either.
Wellington County resident inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame
ABOYNE - A plaque commemorating Peter Sikkema's recent induction to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
WDGPH reporting 32 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 32 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Oct. 15 to 17).
Mapleton applies for funding for pumping station project
MAPLETON – The township will apply for about $1.4 million in federal disaster mitigation/adaptation funding to assist with the $3.6-million cost of upgrading the Drayton Pumping Station.
Trick-or-treaters get the green light from province’s top doctor
TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor says Halloween is a go this year, but trick-or-treaters still need to take a few precautions.
‘Not enough capacity’ in west Guelph for French immersion program
GUELPH – After a report to the board concluded there’s no room for a consolidated French immersion (FI) program in West Guelph, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees are asking for further information to address gaps in the report.
Youth council plans Halloween Costume Swap
MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is planning a Halloween Costume Swap on Oct. 23. The event will take place from 1pm to 3pm at the youth group’s meeting space, The Grove Palmerston.
Halloween Haunt happening in Harriston
HARRISTON – A Halloween Haunt is happening here. Hosted by Harriston Rising, the 2021 Haunt is set to take place on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8pm. Harriston’s main street will be closed through the downtown area for the event.
Historic Dalby House ready for new chapter
ELORA – Historic Dalby House has new owner, new renovation, and is ready for new tenants.
Town of Erin plans to perform marriages for residents looking to tie the knot
ERIN – Residents looking to tie the knot can now do so in the Town of Erin’s council chamber – and there is also an option for those looking recite their vows elsewhere.
‘Jammie Day for Hayden’ returns
WELLINGTON NORTH - Local residents will soon have a good excuse to stay in their pyjamas all day and feel good about it, too.
Province launches Verify Ontario app for COVID-19 vaccination verification
TORONTO — The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.