ROCKWOOD – Drexler Construction Limited is requesting a second two-year extension for a proposed seven-home condominium subdivision in the urban centre of Rockwood.
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Bunkie Life celebrates first anniversary of Rockwood factory
ROCKWOOD – Erin couple David and Karrie Fraser are celebrating a successful first year at their Bunkie Life factory in Rockwood.
Garin Dunton wins U13 National Lacrosse Championship with Team Ontario
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Garin Dunton played for Team Ontario this summer, and the team won first place in the U13 National Lacrosse Championship.
Guelph Eramosa Fire Department attended 53 calls in May, June, July
BRUCEDALE – Fire fighters with the Guelph Eramosa Fire Department responded to 53 calls between May 1 and July 31. Most calls were for medical issues.
Plans for new digital signs in Guelph/Eramosa deferred until next year
BRUCEDALE – The township hoped to install five digital signs throughout Guelph/Eramosa, but once they received the price tag, councilors voted to wait until next year, with hopes of finding a more affordable bid then.
Guelph/Eramosa considers adding lights to Drexler Soccer Fields at Rockmosa Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council voted unanimously to look into the cost of adding lights to the soccer fields in Rockwood, at the request of Rockwood FC.
Couple offering free hugs to spread love, connection
ROCKWOOD – “Everyone deserves a hug.” That’s the message behind Melynnie Kalosza and James Hishon’s “Free Hugs” initiative.
Rockwood FC U21 girls team wins Ontario Women’s Soccer League
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Rockwood FC U21 ladies soccer team won in the Ontario Women’s Soccer League on July 25.
Rockwood FC wins Ontario championship
ROCKWOOD – Rockwood FC’s U21 Ladies won the club’s first Ontario Women’s League Championship this season.
Bryzen Manipula to represent Canada at world championships
ROCKWOOD — Bryzen Ace Manipula recently won the 2023 Canadian Billiard and Snooker Association’s Canadian Junior Championships and earned a spot in the World Junior Championships in nine-ball.
Council approves noise bylaw exemptions for wedding, Murdoch Mysteries shoot
BRUCEDALE – Two bylaw exemptions, one for a wedding and one to film an episode of Murdoch Mysteries, have been approved in Guelph/Eramosa. Council discussed reviewing the noise bylaw later this year.
Province unilaterally extends urban boundaries in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government has made unilateral changes to an amendment to Wellington County’s Official Plan, adding more than 1,000 acres of mostly agricultural land to urban boundaries.
Rockwood apartment building approved in principle
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has provided in-principle support for a new 28-unit, three-storey apartment building in downtown Rockwood.
Township awards tender for ‘important’ watermain project in Rockwood
BRUCEDALE – A contracting company has been selected to construct an "important" secondary watermain under the Catherine Street rail crossing in Rockwood. Guelph/Eramosa council unanimously awarded the project to J.G. Goetz Construction Limited for $843,205 including HST.
Parade of Lights returns for 30th year
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Parade of Lights returns for its 30th year on Dec. 8.