BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa is looking at a four per cent tax rate increase based on the proposed 2025 budget presented to council at its Nov. 18 committee of the whole meeting.
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Public has misgivings about proposed battery storage facility in Fergus
FERGUS – The Aypa Power application to build a battery storage facility in south Fergus returned to council during a Nov. 25 public planning meeting, with many delegations expressing opposition to the proposed facility.
Canada Post strike continues as weekend negotiations yield ‘limited progress’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, as weekend negotiations yielded ‘limited progress’.
Agricultural event empowers youth to join the industry
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Although Wellington County has an abundance of rich farmlands, the need for agricultural career interest is at large amongst youth and students.
Guelph Police, Wellington OPP launch joint Festive RIDE campaign
GUELPH – They may call it the Festive RIDE campaign, but the only thing festive about it is the time of year. And if you’re caught driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it would be naïve to hope a Christmas miracle will help you out.
Children’s Foundation in need of donors to ‘Adopt-A-Family’ this holiday season
GUELPH – The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington currently has approximately 300 families still waiting to be adopted though its annual Adopt-A-Family support program.
Veterinarian honoured for leadership in agricultural community
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It was farming that inspired Rob Swackhammer to become a veterinarian, and now his work and volunteerism in the field has earned him an award named for his mentor.
Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays
MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Erin’s deputy fire chief Jim Peavoy recognized for 50 years of service
ERIN – Deputy fire chief Jim Peavoy was recognized for 50 years of service to the Erin community on Nov. 14, in a room filled with friends, family, council members and fellow firefighters.
Canada Post strike continues as sides remain ‘really far apart’
FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."
Solar panels coming to three county housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – The county’s joint social services committee has endorsed a recommendation that would see solar panels installed on the roofs of three county-owned residential buildings at a cost of more than half a million.
Drinking and driving
MOUNT FOREST – On Nov. 7 at about 8:15pm, a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop on Albert Street.
Speeder of the Week
GUELPH – On Nov. 12 at about 2:45pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway.
Catholic school board reverses decision on Strathallan Park
FERGUS – It looks like Strathallan Park might remain a park after all. The Wellington Catholic District School Board is re-examining its space needs and might not need to build a high school in the park.