MINTO – A delegation returned to town council on Tuesday, as proponents of a petition pushed for answers regarding a requested “neutrality” bylaw.
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Township shifting responsibility for tenant water utilities to landowners
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is putting landowners and landlords on the hook when tenants don’t pay utility bills for water and wastewater.
Erin council briefs: Economic development stimulus, theft prevention seminar, new alcohol policy
ERIN – Council here supported a motion put forward by councillor Cathy Aylard to allocate $40,000 from the town’s economic development reserve “over and above” the regular economic development budget to support economic development activities.
Rockwood teen severely injured, two arrested
GUELPH – Two teens face aggravated assault and other charges after an incident here on the weekend that left a third teen with severe head injuries.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support of its latest lottery program, which has experienced exceptional results in just eight days since its launch on May 9.
Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrates five new businesses
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, announced the successful completion of five ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 16, marking the official welcoming of new businesses to the community.
Wellington Heights Art-A-Thon
MOUNT FOREST – Over 50 students participated in the annual Wellington Heights Secondary School Art-A-Thon on May 2.
Canada’s federal leaders less popular than ever
OTTAWA – Canada’s national party leaders have never been less popular, according to data released recently by the Angus Reid Institute.
Spring Rural Romp takes in north Wellington farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farms in and around the north part of the county will open their gates to visitors May 25 for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp.
Credit Valley Conservation celebrates 70 years
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation is celebrating 70-years of conservation in the Credit River watershed.
Back to the 80’s at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A band that pays tribute to the golden age of MTV took to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 18, playing an array of tunes from the big stars of the 1980s
CWDHS at CyberTitan national finals
WATERLOO – After surviving state rounds in December, Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) competed in the finals at the University of Waterloo on May 8 against 13 teams from across Canada.
‘Bee Safe’ pesticides not so safe for wild bees, U of G study reveals
GUELPH – Pesticides marketed as “safe for honeybees” can still cause harm to wild ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph.
Tips for the novice gardener
FERGUS – Not everyone has a green thumb or has had opportunities to gain experience in gardening.
Murder mystery at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – With scripts in hand, and plenty of adlibbing, a troupe of drag performers from Delta Nu House entertained an audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 17 with their murder mystery “Murder at the Sorority House.”