ABOYNE – Discovery of turtle egg nests at the Hillsburgh library branch prompted resident concerns and turtle talk at a June library board meeting.
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‘One drop at a time’: Sweet season for Wellington sugar shacks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - April showers in sugar bushes are a little sweeter this year.
Developer proposes 332-unit residential subdivision in Hillsburgh
ERIN – Town council here is reviewing a development proposal that would see an additional 332 residential units in Hillsburgh. The site is 40.4 hectares (99.83 acres) in size, with frontage of approximately 450m along Trafalgar Road, the report noted.
Hillsburgh café gets makeover for Canada Post commercial
HILLSBURGH – Jess Lacombe is no stranger to producers interested in using her business, Jess for you Café and Baked Goods, as a backdrop in movies and commercials.
Committee celebrates 200th anniversary of Hillsburgh with commemorative stamp
HILLSBURGH – This year marked the 200th anniversary of the founding of Hillsburgh in 1821. To celebrate, the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee, in collaboration with Canada Post, has released an official commemorative anniversary stamp.
Active COVID-19 case goes unchecked at Erin school after testing delay
ERIN - After being contacted by a concerned parent, the Wellington Advertiser looked into the cause of a weeks-long delay in notifying parents of a COVID-19 exposure at Erin Public School.
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.
Erin council accepts bid of $162,872 for water distribution system
ERIN – Council here has accepted a bid of $162,872 to develop a water distribution system in Erin and Hillsburgh.
Family Fun Day Cruise brought classic cars to Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Due to the pandemic, Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing volunteers once again…
Classic Car Cruise ‘second lap’ to be held in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – On Aug. 21, Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing (LGHG) is running a Family Fun Day Classic Car Cruise event.
St. Andrews church hosts community event and food drive
HILLSBURGH – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an outdoor book, games, puzzle and craft sale with funds raised going toward church initiatives.
Everdale co-founder receives CVC Watershed Excellence Award
ERIN – Everdale co-founder, farmer and educator Gavin Dandy has received the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Watershed Excellence Award for his ongoing commitment to environmental initiatives.
Erin requests five-year permit renewal for BlueTriton well near Hillsburgh
Council reviewed the renewal of an existing water application for a permit to take water from a drilled well located in the Town of Erin near Hillsburgh, requesting an amendment to restrict the proposed 10-year contract to five years.
Residents concerned about turtles navigating new Hillsburgh bridge/dam
HILLSBURGH – Residents are expressing concern for wildlife as snapping turtles navigate the newly-constructed Station Street bridge and dam in Hillsburgh.
Fanjoy pivoting from restaurant to culinary counselling
HILLSBURGH - She’s a chef, a social worker, a family counsellor and entrepreneur.