ROCKWOOD – A church here has been given the green light from council for the addition of a parking lot.
Guelph Wellington OHT releases strategic priorities for next three years
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Looking to address fragments in the current health care landscape, the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GW OHT) has released its 2022-25 Strategic Priorities, which place focus on improving health care through a collective and integrated approach.
Guelph/Eramosa to monitor other municipalities’ speed limit reduction programs
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here is directing staff to review research conducted by neighbouring municipalities’ speed limit reduction programs before reconsidering its own speed limits.
Erin council approves e-permit pilot project for building applications
ERIN – In hopes of reducing wait times and creating a more streamlined process for building applications, council here has approved the town’s involvement in an e-permit piloting project.
Bylaw complaints continue to rise in Guelph/Eramosa: report
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A recent report shows a steady rise in bylaw complaints in Guelph/Eramosa, a pattern that’s been consistent over the past four years.
Community knitting group to bring back ‘Poppy Project’
ELORA – After the inaugural Poppy Project exceeded organizers’ expectations last year, members of the St. John Anglican Church’s knitting club are bringing the initiative back.
Town of Erin estimates $215,000 for cemetery repairs, rehabilitation
ERIN – A recent inspection found an estimated $215,000 worth of repairs are needed at the Town of Erin’s cemeteries.
Erin council approves purchase of new plow truck for $365,000
ERIN – Council here has approved the purchase of a new plow truck for $365,000, slightly over what was budgeted for in the 2022 capital budget.
Town of Erin awards two wastewater plant contracts totalling over $52 million
ERIN – Council here has awarded two more contracts for the much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant, totalling over $52 million for the combined projects.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy here to ‘create generational change’
WATERLOO – Looking to provide youth with an opportunity to hone their skills and develop a deeper connection to the arts, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is now underway with its Summer Program and Speaker Series.
Fergus Scottish Festival returns to traditional event style
FERGUS – Organizers are feeling the festival spirit as they welcome the return of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games after two long years.
CWDHS student named the recipient of the 2022 Rotary Indigenous Youth Award
FERGUS – Making change is no small feat, but taking small steps to get there is something everyone can do according to Avaline Booth, a Grade 10 student from Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) and recent recipient of the 2022 Rotary Indigenous Youth Award.
Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board are once again deadlocked on an amendment to the board’s volunteer policy.
Arthur Opti-Mrs. playground officially opens
Playground opened – The Arthur Opti-Mrs playground was officially opened on June 25. The playground was identified as requiring upgrades as part of Wellington North’s 2020 recreation capital program and the recreation master plan.
CMHA WW to carry on work of suicide awareness council
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has confirmed the work of suicide awareness and prevention will continue despite the departure of the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin.