Georgia York

FERGUS – Veteran John Flannery has taken it upon himself to create a Canadian patriotism movement for all citizens to follow. 

WELLINGTON NORTH – The county’s Green Legacy program operates two nurseries, and due to drastic weather this past winter, one will require a serious makeover. 

ERIN – The town’s new $12.8-million library branch is slated to open to the public shortly after Labour Day. 

GUELPH – About $4 million in gross revenue has been generated to the end of March through the county's automated speed enforcement program. The county's share of that is $1.5 million. 

FERGUS – Volunteering isn’t for everyone but for Julie Wheeler Bryant and Rod Irving, the last 20 years have been nothing short of amazing. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County waste facilities are now equipped to divert drywall, shingles and mattresses.

MINTO – Two municipalities in Wellington County have been selected to receive "strong mayor powers" and some Minto councillors feel “highly insulted” and concerned by the move.

GUELPH – A new automated speed enforcement (ASE) policy will be making its way to a county council meeting this week.

MINTO – For the last six years, Rosie Krul, along with many others, has been creating a safe queer community in the rural area of Minto.

GUELPH – An updated report on the county’s spending of Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) grants outlines future investments and reminisces on past projects. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Whether newly diagnosed with breast cancer, in the middle of the journey or in remission, you may find relief at the Guelph Wellington Breast Cancer Support Group, a place with zero judgement and heaps of knowledge.

MINTO – Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton firefighters may be getting a pay raise in the near future.

MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application for Palmerston resident Andrew Bauman to build a four season, zero-energy greenhouse on his property.