ERIN – On July 11, the Town of Erin released a statement explaining it will not be renewing the humane society’s lease past May 2028.
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Erin District High School robotics team wins silver at Skills Ontario competition
ERIN – The Erin District High School (EDHS) robotics team traveled to Etobicoke on May 5 to compete in the Skills Ontario provincial robotics competition, taking home a silver medal for its efforts.
Erin Tree Trust to host event in celebration of elder trees
ERIN – The Erin Tree Trust branch is set to host their chapter launch event focusing on preserving elder trees.
Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track
ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.
Erin council awards $3-million contract for well house
ERIN – Council here has awarded a contract for the wel house for community well E9 to Baseline Constructors Inc. for the price of $2,988,000 excluding tax.
Town to purchase robotic line painting device for sports fields
ERIN – Sports fanatics and casual players alike are in for a treat, as the Town of Erin sets its sights on a new robotic line painting device for local sports fields.
Mary Cunningham named Erin’s Citizen of the Year
ERIN – Mary Cunningham of Erin was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Shamrock Awards ceremony at Centre 2000 on April 16.
Residents concerned about proposed Erin subdivision
ERIN – Town residents recently voiced several grievances about a proposed subdivision near Hillsburgh.
‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salaries were published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.
Local figure skater takes home gold for second time at provincial championships
ERIN – Local figure skater Ella Stamenkovic took home the gold medal for the second consecutive year at the Skate Ontario Provincial Championships.
Erin council approves heritage designations despite objections
ERIN – Council has passed new heritage designations for three properties in Hillsburgh despite objections from the property owners.
Winter weather, labour shortage lead to missed waste collection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has asked for patience from residents experiencing issues with curbside waste collection as it works to resolve the issues related to weather and staffing shortages.
County council debates merits of fronting costs for ambulance stations
GUELPH – Ambulance stations were a hot topic of discussion at a special council meeting on Jan. 6 to present the county’s draft 2025 budget and 10-year plan.
‘Ask for Angela’ campaign aims to help victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have partnered to bring the “Ask for Angela” campaign to Wellington County.
Police looking to find two vehicles linked to fire that destroyed Erin homes
ERIN – Police say they hope to find and identify the owners of two "suspicious motor vehicles believed to be linked to the investigation": a 2023 black Honda CRV EX-L and a grey "Land Rover-type" vehicle.