ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa firefighters received a call just after 4:30pm on June 3 for a structure fire. The building, which contained both businesses and residential units, was safely evacuated.
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Catholic high school students compete in Battle of the Bands
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board high schools held their third annual Battle of the Bands competition at St. James Catholic High School on May 6.
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.
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.
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.
Erin council receives wastewater project updates
ERIN – Council has received updates on the ongoing construction of the town’s wastewater collection and treatment system.
Automated speed cameras go live in Wellington County
FERGUS – The county’s automated speed enforcement pilot program officially went live in some designated school and community safety zones on Jan. 15, meaning drivers who speed in those areas could end up with tickets mailed to them after the fact.
Rogers proposes new network tower northwest of Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Rogers Communications Inc. plans to install a telecommunication tower near Hillsburgh to expand network coverage.
Everdale Farm welcomes summer with Summer Solstice Jamboree
EVERDALE – Everdale Farm, a not-for-profit community farm just outside Hillsburgh, is hosting Summer Solstice Jamboree, an outdoor music festival and fundraiser for the Good Food Project.
Unattended candle causes house fire, $150,000 in damage
ERIN – Volunteer firefighters from the town's stations in Erin and Hillsburgh attended a house fire last weekend on Main Street in the village of Erin. Smoke came from the sides of an evacuated single-storey home as fire crews arrived after 2:25pm on May 18.
New county-wide noise bylaw gives Erin teeth to enforce complaints
ERIN – The Town of Erin has adopted a new county-wide noise bylaw, bringing consistency to enforcement across the county’s municipalities, along with increased fines.
Density increase in latest Trafalgar Road development proposal irks some residents
HILLSBURGH – A revised development plan for a major Hillsburgh subdivision has some residents irked by an increase in density.
Town redesign of ‘Discover Erin’ to promote local events, business, tourism
ERIN - Growth and change in the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh are on their way — and fast — Erin Mayor Michael Dehn told those gathered at an Erin Chamber of Commerce event April 5.
Near-perfect drinking water ratings in Erin, Hillsburgh
ERIN – The town scored nearly perfect in provincial drinking water inspections last year.