WELLINGTON COUNTY – A review of the Wellington County Official Plan, a legally binding document on which land use decisions are based, is underway to bring the plan into alignment with the province’s policies.
Police beat: Ontario sees spike in road deaths during the month of May
ORILLIA – During the month of May, 34 people died on OPP-patrolled roads in the province.
Pride flag vandalized at Guelph school
GUELPH – Guelph Police are currently investigating damage done to a pride flag outside a school…
Over 50 charges laid in traffic safety blitz
ERIN – On June 2 members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit conducted a…
Grand River Raceway to resume without spectators in step one
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Grand River Raceway has formally announced it will resume racing in step one of Ontario’s reopening plan; however, spectators will be watching online from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Four people from GTA charged in connection with Arthur grow-op
ARTHUR – Four people from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in connection with an illegal marijuana grow-op here. Police say officers seized over 7,500 plants valued at over $6 million, as well as a large quantity of Canadian currency and marijuana processing equipment.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area to reopen June 7
ELORA - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be reopening the Elora Quarry Conservation Area for day-use access beginning June 7, however a number of new restrictions will be in place to help reduce overcrowding at this popular local attraction this season, officials say.
Road closures planned through Aberfoyle June 4 and 5
PUSLINCH - The work to complete the top lift of asphalt through the new roundabouts on Wellington Road 46 in Aberfoyle is set to be completed on the evenings of June 4 and 5.
GRCA urges water conservation throughout watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is asking water users throughout the watershed to cut their consumption by 10 per cent due to the "unusually dry weather" this spring.
George Bridge re-elected to FCM board of directors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge has been re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors for the 2021-22 term.
Police beat: Road Safety Week blitz
Road Safety Week blitz WELLINGTON COUNTY – From May 18 to 24, Wellington County OPP officers…
Erin resident raises $3,300 for SickKids
ERIN – A longtime resident of Erin who wished to remain anonymous, initiated a small project after encountering impatient drivers honking and passing him on Main Street in Erin.
UGDSB kicks off Pride Month celebrations
GUELPH – Throughout the month of June, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be celebrating Pride Month at the board and school levels and as a community.
UGDSB approves new Indigenous education policy
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved the adoption of Policy 519 Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) at the May 25 meeting.
Beloved town councilor Elizabeth Taylor remembered for ‘passion and enthusiasm’
GRAND VALLEY – Town council and residents of Grand Valley are mourning a tremendous loss to the community after the death of former councillor Elizabeth Taylor on June 1.