Summer fun - Friends Cali Boynton, 2, and Arya Cameron, 5, enjoyed a break from the heat at the Millburn Boulevard Park splash pad in Fergus on July 16. Photo by Aryn Strickland
Township endorses Pace Car speed limit awareness initiative
MAPLETON - Council here officially endorsed the Pace Car program on July 9 to raise awareness around speed reduction in school zones and pedestrian-dense areas.
Township prepares multi-year budget
MAPLETON - Council passed a resolution on July 9 directing staff to prepare a multi-year budget for the years 2020 to 2022, marking a new approach to the township’s budget.
Legal Aid Ontario cuts Guelph, Wellington family law clinic for domestic violence victims
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two organizations which provide services for vulnerable and low income residents across Guelph and Wellington County received notifications on July 5 that Legal Aid Ontario would no longer provide family law services.
Local pork, beef producers apprehensive over Chinese ban, industry leaders state
WELLINGTON COUNTY - It has been just over two weeks since China suspended all imports of Canadian meat including pork and beef products and already industry leaders say local producers are feeling apprehensive.
Guelph Humane Society to enforce animal protection laws until new animal protection act is developed
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced on June 28 it will continue to enforce…
County unveils new local rideshare program, Ride Well
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A new county-wide rideshare program, RIDE WELL, was unveiled at an open house July 9 at Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum and Archive.
Province announces $15-million swine research facility in Elora
ELORA – Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman announced on Tuesday…
Rural Water Quality Program celebrates 20 years of achievements in the county
MAPLETON – The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) marked its 20th anniversary on…
Fire report reveals increases in emergency, traumatic calls
MAPLETON – The Mapleton fire department has seen a 28 per cent increase in emergency events…
Consultant provides council with overview on need for strategic asset management plan
MAPLETON – Consultant Peter Simcisko provided Mapleton council with an overview on the need…
Youth intern to identify underrepresented youth
HARRISTON – Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North have hired Erin Raftis to identify…