PUSLINCH – The township is one step closer to granting a zoning bylaw amendment to legalize an…
Local mechanic offers winter vehicle maintenance tips
FERGUS – When it comes to vehicle maintenance there’s always something to consider. Jamie…
Puslinch agrees to extending hours, season for Dufferin Aggregates
PUSLINCH – Dufferin Aggregates has been granted permission to extend its morning hours of operation and extend its season into December.
Messages4Hope postcard campaign aims to encourage sense of belonging
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year, due to COVID-19, the Here4Hope committee is asking residents to participate from home in the Messages4Hope campaign over a 10-day period.
Mapleton denies new dog kennel licence
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council has denied a local farmer a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit a dog kennel near Drayton.
Wellington Terrace receives iPad donation
ABOYNE – The Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home in Aboyne received two iPad donations in…
Local seniors group publishing book of 50-word stories
FERGUS – A local seniors group is on the cusp of publishing its first book. “The Wellies,” a…
Mapleton reverting to virtual council meetings
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council held its last in-person council meeting for the foreseeable future on Oct. 13, as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the province.
Local Special Olympics athlete participates in national fundraising broadcast
PUSLINCH – Special Olympic athlete Taylor Redmond recently participated in a fundraising event on national television.
Province may give municipalities veto power over water bottling applications
ELORA – On Oct. 6, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks released a proposal under the Ontario Water Resources Act requiring water bottling companies to obtain support of the host municipality for new or increased groundwater taking that daily exceeds 379,000 litres.
Councillor wants Community Safety Zone established on Brock Road in Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillor John Sepulis would like to see a Community Safety Zone established in Aberfoyle on Brock Road (Wellington Road 46), between Wellington Road 34 and Gilmore Road.
Wellington North council learns about volunteer landscape
WELLINGTON NORTH – About 134 of 142 survey respondents in Wellington North say they volunteer in…
Local actors participate in first ever Nova Star Awards
ROCKWOOD – Local sibling actors recently had a successful day at the brand-new Nova Star Awards…
Councillor proposes three notices of motion for Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Councillor Dan Yake introduced three notices of motion at a recent Wellington North meeting, two of which will be discussed at the next meeting on Oct. 13.
Wellington North staff to continue working from home for now
WELLINGTON NORTH – At the Sept. 28 meeting, council discussed a report regarding the township’s work-from-home policy.