WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province’s proposed easing of restrictions on development of farmland, especially for gravel pits, has prompted objections from the Concerned Residents Coalition (CRC) and the Wellington County planning department.
Guelph-Eramosa seeks $10.4-million grant for new Rockwood recreation complex
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa has spruced up its plan to build a “multi-generational” recreation complex at Rockmosa Park, including an ice pad, in hopes of getting a $10.4-million cash infusion from the federal and provincial governments.
Guelph-Eramosa to consider grant support for Ontario Farmland Trust
BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa council had a presentation on Oct. 21 from Kathryn Enders of Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT), and will consider a $5,000 grant for the group as part of 2020 budget discussions.
Wedding venue zoning approved despite neighbours’ noise concerns
ERIN - Town council has approved a zoning amendment to allow a rural wedding venue to continue operating, after being assured noise from the 2nd Line site would be controlled to an acceptable level.
New storm sewers on Scotch and Daniel Streets
ERIN - Town officials had always hoped to delay digging up sections of Scotch and Daniel Streets to install new storm sewers until it was time for sanitary sewers, but they can’t wait any longer.
Developers could get service first in wastewater staging
ERIN – With housing developers willing to put up millions of dollars in advance to fund a…
Record attendance and revenue
Parents and kids enjoying the acceleration provided by the Sizzler ride at the Erin Fall Fair. With…
Residents appeal for 300m gravel pit setback
ERIN – A decision on the licensing of a gravel pit expansion just south of Erin village was…
Chong cruises to sixth consecutive victory in Wellington-Halton Hills
BRISBANE - For the sixth consecutive time, voters in Wellington-Halton Hills have chosen Michael Chong as their Member of Parliament.
Dolime Quarry deal will benefit Guelph-Eramosa
GUELPH - The proposed conversion of the Dolime Quarry into a residential neighbourhood would ease pressure on the groundwater supply and benefit Guelph-Eramosa, according to Mayor Chris White.
Federal candidates court farm vote at Rockwood meeting
ROCKWOOD– The five federal election candidates in the Wellington-Halton Hills riding each pledged dedication to the prosperity of farmers at a meeting hosted by local federations of agriculture, but there were differences on how to achieve that goal.
Erin ready to spend on wastewater project
ERIN - Urban water users in Hillsburgh and Erin village will start to pay next year for development of the proposed wastewater system, even though construction is not expected for several years.
Quarter horse racers receive lifetime award
ERIN - Bryn and Carol Robertson were honoured with a lifetime achievement award on Oct. 12 at the second annual Horse Heritage Hall of Fame event at the Erin Fall Fair.
LPAT hearing on Erin gravel pit next week
ERIN - Residents of Erin village concerned about a proposed gravel pit expansion near the BelErin subdivision will make their case at a Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) hearing at town hall next week.