MISSISSAUGA – The province's Special Investigations Unit has ruled that no charges will be laid against the Wellington County OPP in the death of Nathaniel Schofield, who died in police custody last summer.

‘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 salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

Guelph supervised drug consumption site now closed
GUELPH – People struggling with addiction, as well as harm reduction professionals, felt a glimmer of hope last week when news spread that a pause had been placed on the forced closure of ten Ontario supervised consumption sites.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras
GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Human Rights Tribunal dismisses discrimination complaint against county
GUELPH – The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint from a woman who claimed COVID-19 masking requirements at the Palmerston library in 2020 discriminated against her deaf child.
Puslinch Township ramping up for AMPS ticket system
PUSLINCH – Councillors here have learned it’s complicated to switch from the provincial offences system to an administrative monetary penalty system, but they remain convinced the effort will be worth the savings in both time and money.
Elora waste facility temporarily closing April 5 for upgrades
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Elora waste facility will temporarily close from April 5 until December for the construction of a $2.89-million county project.
Sideroad 10 residents hope theirs will be next road to be paved in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – While they appreciate the “break” from construction mayhem after a year of traffic detour mayhem, residents on Sideroad 10 South in Puslinch want the township to pave the road as soon as possible.
World Autism Day, April 2, perfect time to ‘celebrate the spectrum’
FERGUS – What’s it like to have autism? As World Autism Day (April 2) approaches, 11-year-old Matteo Di Cintio gave it some thought. “It’s like having a super power,” he said in an interview. “I have a super brain that makes me really smart.”
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“Everyone should be treated equally whether they have autism or not.”- 11-year-old Fergus resident Matteo Di Cintio
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With spring on the horizon, now is the time to make the call, whether it’s for straightforward garden maintenance, or to plan and build your dream backyard oasis.

Whispering Pines Landscaping: A Dream Team to Create Your Vision.
With spring on the horizon, now is the time to make the call, whether it’s for straightforward garden maintenance, or to plan and build your dream backyard oasis.

Associated Billiards: A Recreational Dream for Christmas…Your Local Games Room Specialists
Associated Billiards, here in Guelph is, without doubt, your ‘One Stop Fun-Shop’, and has been for over twenty years.

Watermaker: ‘Better Water. Better Life.’
This perfect catchphrase belongs to a company who has been giving our local water a makeover for half a century. And it is needed!