CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington District High School’s (CWDHS) Bridgette Merry brought home the silver medal for Ontario for workplace safety in the Skills Canada Virtual National Competition.
Erin Farmer’s Market set to open this week
ERIN – This week marks the opening of the 2021 season for the Erin Farmer’s Market.
UGDSB director of education receives Fred L. Bartlett Memorial Award
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) director of education Martha Rogers has been named the recipient of the Fred L. Bartlett Memorial Award.
Erin council to reconsider off-road vehicle policy
ERIN – Mayor Allan Alls has put forward a notice of motion for the town to reconsider a policy to permit off-road vehicles on public roads.
The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the Victory Community Centre
Opening day – The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the…
Council reviews report for quarry annexation
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here received the report for the proposed municipal boundary adjustment for the Dolime Quarry, directing staff to bring back a recommendation at the next regular council meeting.
Guelph/Eramosa council briefs: Council sets precedent with approval of events venue at farm
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council has approved a site plan that will allow Thatcher Farms to host special events at a seasonal on-site venue, a project township staff noted may be the first of its kind in the area.
Erin council to reconsider off-road vehicle policy
ERIN – Mayor Allan Alls has put forward a notice of motion for the town to reconsider a policy to permit off-road vehicles on public roads.
Erin requests five-year permit renewal for BlueTriton well near Hillsburgh
Council reviewed the renewal of an existing water application for a permit to take water from a drilled well located in the Town of Erin near Hillsburgh, requesting an amendment to restrict the proposed 10-year contract to five years.
Town of Erin adopts policy on ‘routine disclosure’ of information
ERIN – Council here has adopted a routine disclosure policy in order to increase public, council and staff awareness of the types of information that can be requested and routinely disclosed without a formal request.
Rockwood child actor wins Empower Girl of the Year award
ROCKWOOD – Fourteen-year-old Ashley Taylor, a child actor based out of Rockwood, has been selected as the 2020-21 Empower Girl of the Year, an award recognizing young girls making a difference in their communities.
Guelph/Eramosa considering body-worn cameras for bylaw, fire prevention officers
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here is expected to approve the use of body-worn cameras for the municipality's bylaw enforcement and fire prevention officers.
Overcoming hurdles: Beyond Borders hosts virtual fundraising event
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students of the Beyond Borders class of 2021 have put their resiliency to the test as they prepare for their upcoming charity fundraiser, Elevate.
Council pays tribute to residents
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Mayor Chris White paid tribute to two long time residents of Guelph/Eramosa during recent council meetings.
Automobile nostalgia: EWCS hosts classic car parade event for seniors
ERIN – East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) hosted a classic car parade outside the Erin Centre 2000, with COVID-19 protocols in place, in hopes of bringing members from their senior program down memory lane.