CENTRE WELLINGTON – Actions of staff at Pine Meadows retirement community helped stop a vehicle fire from spreading to two nearby homes.
Puslinch councillors want to open Optimist Recreation Centre ice rink
PUSLINCH – Council here is leaning strongly towards opening the Optimist Recreation Centre ice rink in Aberfoyle this winter, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mapleton Township sells surplus land
MAPLETON – The township has decided to sell surplus land just outside Drayton.
UGDSB rolls out naloxone implementation plan after COVID-19 delay
GUELPH – After a long delay, the Upper Grand District School Board is now moving ahead with a plan to instal naloxone kits in schools.
Erin Legion member completes book on Erin and district involvement in wars throughout history
ERIN – Memories of wartime radio broadcasts and army vehicle convoys rolling through Erin village turned into a life-long passion for Erin Legion member Doug Kirkwood.
Wellington County Museum and Archives unveils new virtual Remembrance Day exhibits
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is unveiling new digital content this Remembrance Day.
Puslinch council takes first look at 2021 capital budget
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is proposing a $1.5-million tax levy for capital projects this year.
Mapleton to explore possibility of using solar power for municipal buildings
MAPLETON – Councillors were split at the last Mapleton council meeting about whether the municipality should explore a partnership with QPA Solar Inc.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers asking for monetary donations for gift cards this year
GUELPH – In anticipation of the holiday season, the Guelph-Wellington Basketeers is asking for donations of a different sort this year.
Local teens hoping to bring pumpkins, cheer to Wellington Terrrace residents
ABOYNE – Local 16-year-olds Sabrina O’Krafka and Jillian Tomlin are hoping to bring some Halloween cheer to residents at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home. They are asking community members to carve or decorate pumpkins and drop them off at the Terrace.
Mapleton supports County’s aggregate tax resolution
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council has passed a new resolution regarding aggregate industry property…
Council discusses traffic issues, possible Community Safety Zones in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Community Safety Zones and speeding were top of mind at a recent council meeting here.…
Erin District High School volunteer wrestling coach receives Everyday Hero Award
ERIN – An Orangeville man was named an Upper Grand District School Board Everyday Hero for his volunteer position as wrestling coach at Erin District High School (EDHS).
School board’s virtual town hall meeting focused on police presence in schools
GUELPH – Community members unable to participate in the Oct. 20 meeting can complete an online survey until Oct. 26.
Puslinch seeks more information about truck trips originating in Guelph
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is not satisfied with the City of Guelph’s response to a letter the…