ERIN - Erin council has reneged on its March 9 decision to award a $2.96 million contract (pre-tax) to B.E. Construction Ltd. for Centre 2000 renovations.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: family calls attention to suspected puppy mills
WATERLOO - A Waterloo family that purchased two 10-week-old goldendoodle puppies from a Mapleton farmer now contends the animals were supplied by a puppy mill.
‘Symbol of inclusion’: delegates advocate for rainbow crosswalks in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – A group of north Wellington residents hope to get council’s support for rainbow crosswalks in Mount Forest and Arthur.
Mapleton Township threatens fines for local farmer selling puppies
MAPLETON – Township officials are putting a local farmer selling puppies out of his barn on notice. Two puppies recently purchased from the farm were euthanized after being diagnosed with parvovirus, a vaccine-preventable disease.
SIU finds no wrongdoing by OPP in death of Kenilworth man
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has completed its investigation into police involvement connected to the death of a 47-year-old Kenilworth man late last year.
Main Street construction the focus of Erin Mayor’s Breakfast
ERIN - Despite being called the “Mayor’s Breakfast,” the March 24 social gathering focused less on Mayor Michael Dehn and more on the challenges facing Erin’s Main Street business community.
Wellington North residents to see 9% tax hike
KENILWORTH – Wellington North property owners will see a 9% increase to the 2023 tax bill following a third budget meeting, at which council determined what to fund through a $9 million levy.
Boil water advisory in effect for Town of Erin
ERIN – A boil water advisory is in effect for those hooked up to the Town of Erin's water system following a watermain break at Main and Water Streets on Friday morning.
Local seniors narrowly evade ‘grandparent scam’
FERGUS – An otherwise routine Thursday morning for retirees George and Dianne Fraser goes awry when their phone rings with distressing news their beloved grandson is in handcuffs.
Paramedic response times continue to lengthen as call volume grows
GUELPH - The time it takes for paramedics to reach residents in medical distress continues to lengthen in Guelph and Wellington County as Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service reports over 30,000 calls in 2022.
Township issues building code order to Arthur Green Developments
ARTHUR - Wellington North has issued a compliance order to a Caledon-based developer adding 11 new rental apartments to the Sussman’s building at 143 George Street.
Farmers Plus in Arthur closing after almost 10 years in business
ARTHUR – The Farmers Plus on Smith Street in Arthur is closing its doors after nearly a decade serving the farming community in Wellington North.
Ground-floor studio apartment approved for downtown Mount Forest development
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council is allowing a residential unit on a commercial ground floor, despite a recently amended bylaw prohibiting ground-level residential uses within commercial zones.
Wellington North council struggles with decision on Mount Forest pool
KENILWORTH – The projected cost of a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest is keeping at least two Wellington North councillors awake at night.
Dayson Industrial awarded $1.54-million contract for Mount Forest water tower work
KENILWOTH - Wellington North council has awarded Hamilton-based Dayson Industrial Services with a $1.54 million contract (tax-in) for work on the Mount Forest water tower.