GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Two people have been airlifted with life-threatening injuries to a Hamilton hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Guelph/Eramosa on Oct. 8.
Summertime increase in calls for Wellington North Fire Services unrelated to fires
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Fire Service experienced a rise in calls over the summertime — but not to fires.
Inflation pressures expected to stifle gains in Wellington North budget
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s budget is “favourable” overall when it comes to revenue and variances, according to a year-to-date report from finance director Farhad Hossain and included in council’s Sept. 26 meeting agenda.
New firefighter certification standard will have little impact on Wellington North Fire Service
WELLINGTON NORTH - New regulations from the province came into effect in July requiring all fire departments, including those staffed by volunteers, to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) minimum training standards and fully-certify all firefighters by 2026.
Township appoints Principles Integrity as new integrity commissioner
WELLINGTON NORTH – Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski of Toronto-based Principles Integrity were appointed by council on Sept. 26, with the change taking effect on Jan. 1.
Majority of licensed child care providers showing interest in subsidized system
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The majority of licensed child care providers in Wellington County and Guelph, both for- and non-profit, are interested in the federal government’s subsidized child care agreement.
Parkette in Mount Forest the first of four downtown revitalization projects
MOUNT FOREST - A recent parkette opening in downtown Mount Forest is the first project completed in a series of downtown revitalization projects—including a mural, public wifi, and outdoor exercise equipment—using municipal, Businessness Improvement Area (BIA), and grant funding.
Mount Forest residents hear from mayoral, council, school trustee candidates
MOUNT FOREST – Roughly 50 residents of Mount Forest sat in the lower leisure hall of the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on the evening of Sept. 29 to hear local candidates pitch their views and persuade electors.
Concept designs for new Erin library branch unveiled at library board meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Library Board got a first peek at preliminary design options at its Sept. 14 meeting for a new Erin library branch to be located in a former grist mill.
Family of Lucas Shortreed invites community to gather, heal together
FERGUS – The family of Lucas Shortreed, who was killed in a hit-and-run crime 14 years ago, is extending an open invitation to the community to attend a gathering at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus on Thanksgiving Day.
All-candidates meeting in Arthur covers small-town issues, societal challenges
ARTHUR – The fire department, streetscaping, derelict buildings, garbage collection, the Arthur public works building, speeding and a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest were just some of the topics addressed at an “all-candidates” night held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on Sept. 27.
2022 Municipal Election: Electors presented with diverse voting options
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Electors have a variety of options available for casting ballots on Oct. 24 as local municipalities embrace traditional and modern voting methods.
Arrests in connection with Lucas Shortreed’s death come with complex feelings for family, friends
FERGUS – Lucas Shortreed would be 32 years old today if he hadn’t been left for dead after being struck by a car as he walked home along Wellington Road 17 from a party in Alma on a chilly fall night 14 years ago.
Concept plans for future Arthur operations centre presented to Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH - Councillors got a look at two conceptual designs for a potential new operations centre in Arthur on Sept. 12.
Music awakens minds of long-term care residents
ABOYNE – Music plays an important role in the daily lives of Wellington Terrace residents through activity programming, weekly music therapy service, and the home's music and memory offering.