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.
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.
LaunchIt Minto opens new Harriston location
HARRISTON – The town’s business exploration hub, LaunchIt Minto, has found a new home in the downtown core of Harriston at The Old Post.
Palmerston student receives Cyndy Dearden Youth Leadership Award
PALMERSTON – Miranda Henry, a Norwell District Secondary School student, received the newly launched Cyndy Dearden Youth Leadership Award created by The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Speed cameras irk some drivers but generate $1.18 million in ticket revenue
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials seem pleased with Wellington's new speed camera pilot program, which raked in almost $1.18 million in gross revenue in its first two months.
Victims Services Wellington seeks volunteers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for many, especially when it involves helping others heal from tragic or harmful circumstances.
Wellington County home to three ‘Top 100’ festivals in Ontario
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is home to three of the top 100 festivals and events recognized in Ontario.
Minto council paid over $189,000 for municipal roles
MINTO – Council here was paid a total of over $189,000 in salaries and expenses in 2024 – up $8,000 from 2023, according to a remuneration statement by town treasurer Gordon Duff.
Erin business says Canadian flag sales have jumped 75% in last month
ERIN – Kennedy’s Flags in Erin is reaping the benefits of the on-again, off-again trade war with the U.S., as consumers scramble to purchase Canadian products.
Beer Store in Erin set to close April 27
ERIN – The town’s only Beer Store will soon be among 28 Ontario locations that have closed since last June.
Local maple syrup producers expect ‘good season’
BRESLAU – “If you don’t have mud, you’re not making maple syrup,” says Waterloo Wellington Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (WWMSPA) president Kevin Snyder.
Three-part crime prevention series coming to Minto
MINTO – LaunchIt Minto is welcoming business owners to attend a three-part educational crime prevention series focused on the safety of those in public facing careers.
Mount Forest Cemetery burial hours set to extend in April
KENILWORTH – The Mount Forest Cemetery is set to expand its hours at the beginning of April due to an increased demand for services.
PC incumbent Matthew Rae wins big in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae has been re-elected as MPP in Perth-Wellington. Rae won the Feb. 27 election with 20,752 votes, or 47% of the 44,149 votes cast in the riding.