FERGUS – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) was recognized by the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers (OACS) at the annual conference this year held in North Bay, June 6 to 8.
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Township plans to remove Valley Road Bridge near Rockwood Conservation Area
ROCKWOOD – Bridge B0311, more popularly known as the Valley Road Bridge, is set for removal after being declared the bridge in the worst condition out of the municipality’s 35 bridges.
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives
GUELPH – The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently.
UGDSB Trustees to ask province to increase education funding
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is set to write a letter to the provincial government expressing concerns with chronic underfunding in education across the province.
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Palmerston Raleway Festival attracts crowd despite rain
PALMERSTON – On June 21, the All Aboard Palmerston Raleway Festival hosted local breweries, distilleries, food and live music for guests to enjoy.
Farmers support 41 community projects with new Revive Fund investment
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has approved more than $96,000 in funding to its Revive Fund for 2025.
Police offer summer safety tips for roads, trails, waterways
ORILLIA – As Ontario residents make summer plans, OPP officials say police will be ramping up enforcement and education around safety equipment for roads, trails and waterways.
Geranium Homes puts ‘pause’ on Belwood development
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Theyonas Manoharan, senior project manager for Geranium Homes, states the decision “follows careful consideration of current market conditions and feedback from prospective buyers.”
Fergus parkette getting facelift thanks to $55,000 donation
FERGUS – BT Corner, at the corner of Bridge and Queen streets in Fergus, is getting a facelift thanks to a donation from Bert and Marilyn Peel and commitment from the Fergus and District Horticultural Society.
Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle
ERIN – Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.
Support after Suicide program terminated due to loss of funding
GUELPH – The Support after Suicide program has been terminated after losing provincial funding, but local officials say they are determined to keep the conversation going and to seek funding elsewhere.
Developers push back against cost-sharing plans for urbanization work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has plans for road urbanization projects in Mount Forest totalling nearly $3 million.
Guelph Gremlins flying club looking for new place to soar
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Gremlins Model Flying Club is looking for a new home and if they don’t find one before next season, they’ll be grounded.
Minto approves asset plan calling for annual 3% tax levy increases over 20 years
MINTO – Council here has formally adopted its 2025 asset management plan, which calls for annual capital tax levy increases of 3% over 20 years to ensure town infrastructure remains in good condition.