GUELPH - Palmerston resident Michael Hurst was sentenced to 4.5 years in a federal penitentiary on Feb. 14 following a third trial for sexually assaulting two women.
Provincial inspection at Harriston long-term care home results in five compliance notices
HARRISTON – The operator of a Harriston long-term care residence says it’s taking action to rectify non-compliance issues discovered by ministry inspectors, including reimbursing residents for improper charges.
Erin reveals first, second quarter tax due dates
ERIN – Council has passed an interim tax collection bylaw, as it does along with other municipalities each year, naming due dates for the first- and second-quarter tax payments this year.
Erin council paid pre-tax total of $182,415 in 2023
ERIN – The total paid to Erin council in 2023 was $182,415, according to a remuneration statement prepared by treasurer Wendy Parr and presented to council on Feb. 8.
Mount Forest man convicted of arson, weapon offences following fire in home
GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.
Maple Lane Farm Service looking to relocate, expand
KENILWORTH – Maple Lane Farm Service is looking to double the size of its operation in a new 109,792-square-foot facility at the corner of Highway 6 and Sideroad 3, between Mount Forest and Riverstown.
Papa V’s Pizza Mount Forest donating portion of sales to Catholic school after fire
MOUNT FOREST - Two dollars from each large-sized item sold at Papa V's Mount Forest is being donated to St. Mary Catholic School to help purchase classroom and recess supplies lost in a devastating fire on Jan. 25.
Hillsburgh sewer, watermain construction nears completion; two shafts yet to be started in Erin
HILLSBURGH/ERIN –Around 28 people attended information sessions, held in Erin’s two largest communities last week, to ask questions about the town’s ongoing wastewater treatment plant work.
Erin’s Q3 deficit expected to be resolved by fourth quarter
ERIN - A deficit of $156,000 reported in Erin’s books had some councillors wondering if the town may be over its operating budget in the final quarter of 2023.
Lack of permanent CAO complicates Erin’s strategic plan development process
ERIN – Councillors considered hiring a company to form a new strategic plan, but ultimately bounced a recommendation back to Erin staff for review. The previous four-year iteration of the strategic plan expired last year.
Insurance premium increase down to single digits in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – This year’s municipal insurance premium increase isn’t in the double digits as it was the previous two years.
Hillsburgh man suing province after OPP raid on cannabis facility
GUELPH – A Hillsburgh man is suing the province for $2 million following an OPP raid on his Wellington North property in August 2021.
Near miss prompts response to crossing guard, child safety
KENILWORTH – On Dec. 7 a Wellington North parent reported she and her son were nearly struck by a passing car at Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest.
Land tribunal overrules council decision not to rezone land for home
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Land Tribunal has made an order overriding Wellington North council’s vote last year against rezoning land in north Arthur to allow the construction of a single detached home.
Weekly waste collection pilot coming to downtown Arthur, Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has signed an agreement with Wellington County for weekly garbage collection in downtown Arthur and Mount Forest.