ARTHUR - Local residents Doris Cassan and Thea Ouwehand are orchestrating the creation of Arthur’s own barn quilt trail to bring the colour-curious to town.
Celebrations planned for Arthur’s 150th anniversary
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township economic development officer Dale Small presented council with a report looking ahead to celebrations commemorating Arthur’s 150th anniversary during the Jan. 10 council meeting.
Minor zoning bylaw variances approved for physiotherapy office and hobby barn
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here granted relief from zoning bylaw limitations to allow for additions to two properties.
New Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest moving ahead with first phase
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here received, on Jan. 24, a signed site plan agreement between the township and Sobeys Developments Limited, which owns Foodland and Sobeys grocery retail stores, for the development of a new Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest.
Integrity commissioner clears Duncan of alleged code of conduct breach
ERIN – County councillor Jeff Duncan was cleared by integrity commissioner Guy Giorno following claims by Erin resident Leah-Anne Goyeau alleging the councillor breached the code of conduct.
Public health declares several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities across the region as of Jan. 19.
New restaurateurs suffering under latest provincial ban on indoor dining
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Local restaurant owner-operators who opened their doors between 2019 and 2020 are struggling with the effects of pandemic restrictions and are trying to hold on for better days.
Hillsburgh café gets makeover for Canada Post commercial
HILLSBURGH – Jess Lacombe is no stranger to producers interested in using her business, Jess for you Café and Baked Goods, as a backdrop in movies and commercials.
Canine companions help alleviate vaccination fears
FERGUS - Kris Lewis' therapy dogs are trained through The Lifeline Canada’s Companion Paws program and are available to accompany needle-averse people to provide comfort and a distraction to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of getting an injection.
Winter storm brings weather warnings and delayed return to classrooms
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A winter storm warning, issued by Environment Canada at 11:35am on Monday and affecting Wellington County and Guelph, ended at 4:11pm on Jan. 17.
Anti-lockdown group makes noise in Fergus
FERGUS — A small group of citizens gathered in a parking lot on St. Andrew Street in downtown Fergus on Jan. 14, for what was advertised on social media as a protest against government lockdown measures aimed at thwarting the spread of COVID-19.
SIU clears Wellington OPP officer after man’s ankle broken during arrest
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) director Joseph Martino has declined to press criminal charges against a Wellington OPP officer after a 46 year-old man’s ankle was broken during a scuffle with officers last year.
Students back in classrooms after snow storm delays return
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As in-person learning returns after delay following winter break, area school boards are navigating education and challenges of Omicron.
Recent vandalism at Palmerston park has neighbourhood on high alert
MINTO – The Palmerston Lions Heritage Park has once again been subjected to vandalism in a recent spate of incidents leading up to Christmas and into the new year.
County staff deliver proposed budget at requested 2% tax rate increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors got a look at the proposed budget for 2022 during a special council meeting on Jan. 10.