GUELPH - The Wellington County Social Services Department is providing digital devices and connecting Ontario Works clients and new immigrants to close the digital divide and bring about greater digital equity.
Council approves plan for complex upper hall
WELLINGTON NORTH - Township staff here will begin the procurement process for renovations in the upper leisure hall of the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, using Municipal and Modernization and Efficiency Funds allocated specifically for the complex last year.
Hotels, accessory residential uses no longer permitted in some commercial zones
WELLINGTON NORTH - Changes made by council to the township’s zoning bylaw mean hotels are no longer permitted within the central commercial zone or central business districts.
No abnormalities reported in Arthur wastewater treatment plant: annual report
WELLINGTON NORTH - A report required by the province and prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the township states there were no bypass events, overflows, spills, abnormal discharges, or community complaints between Oct. 1 and May 31 at the Arthur wastewater treatment plant.
Transitional housing development can proceed with new land tribunal ruling
GUELPH – A recent Ontario Land Tribunal ruling allowing Wellington County to proceed with turning a vacant Guelph building into transitional housing for the homeless has some Guelph residents rattled and the municipalities celebrating.
What happened to the Mount Forest Tavern and what comes next?
MOUNT FOREST - In 2020, the old Mount Royal Hotel building came under new ownership and the restaurant within changed names to the Mount Forest Tavern. A little over two years later, the iconic restaurant was shut down and the building sold once again.
Fun at the 166th Arthur Fall Fair
The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture.
Kelsey Lennox named Arthur fair ambassador
ARTHUR – Kelsey Lennox has been crowned the 2022-23 Arthur Fall Fair ambassador.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair had lots of activities for all
Fun at the fair - There was plenty to do and see at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair last weekend, including horse events, kids’ events, tractor events and even a few raptors showed up to entertain and educate.
Minto council awards contract for janitorial services
MINTO – A three-year contract for cleaning services in Minto, valued at $68,400 was awarded to Mississauga-based Green Maples Environmental by council at a Sept. 6 meeting.
Minto council denies company’s request for building permit extension
MINTO – A request by Golden Canadian Homes for a 15-month extension to prepare for development of a Palmerston Industrial Park property has been denied by council here.
Council rezones agricultural land for RV park septic system
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council approved a change to Wellington North's zoning bylaw, allowing for a new septic system to be installed on agricultural land adjacent to, and benefiting, the Spring Valley RV park.
Township signing subdivision agreement for Mount Forest residential development
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township is entering a subdivision agreement with “5053745 Ontario Inc.” (Brad Wilson) for a residential development located in northeast Mount Forest, bordered by Durham Street, London Road North and Birmingham Street East.
Building permits expected this month for Arthur residential development
WELLINGTON NORTH - Holding provisions have been removed from most lots in an ongoing residential development in northeast Arthur.
Council approves concept design for outdoor pool in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – A scaled-back conceptual design for a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest was approved by Wellington North council on Aug. 29. A detailed concept will go out for a market pricing assessment and return to council for more discussion.