MINTO – It may be a small town, but Minto was bustling with community activity in 2023, according to a year-end report from the municipality’s economic and community development department. The department hosted or facilitated a total of 95 community events last year.
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Erin looking to create transportation master plan following council concerns about effects of growth
ERIN – Council here wants to see a green light for a transportation master plan sooner than later, considering the ongoing development in the municipality.
Centre Wellington council approves county-wide noise bylaw
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County and the Wellington OPP want a consistent noise bylaw across the county. But at least one Elora resident didn’t think the draft bylaw goes far enough.
County must audit financials as province considers ‘third-party’ childcare providers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is requiring Wellington County to conduct a value-for-money audit of its directly operated child care programs.
Wellington County Library offering programs about solar eclipse
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On April 8 in the north Wellington region, 97% of the sun will be hidden by the eclipse by 3:18pm.
Sarah Bernardi offers veterinary social work at U of G
GUELPH – At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), Sarah Bernardi offers a unique service that very few animal hospitals provide: veterinary social work.
When and why to consider estate planning
ELORA – A common misconception about estate planning is that it is just for the affluent. This, however, is not the case.
Guelph/Eramosa to increase planning service fee by 17.6%
BRUCEDALE – It’s not happening all at once, but Guelph/Eramosa council is taking steps toward full cost recovery when it comes to Planning Act applications.
‘This will be one of the biggest decisions we’re going to make as a council:’ Watters
FERGUS – Despite staff being in favour of the Fergus South Secondary Plan, council decided to hit the pause button at its March 25 meeting.
Council plays ball with Puslinch Minor Softball, promises up to $20,000 in improvements
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Minor Softball is growing and while that’s a happy circumstance, growth had members of its executive seeking some approvals and concessions from council on March 20.
Upper Grand District School board reaches collective agreements with five local unions
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has ratified collective agreements with five local unions.
Guelph Public Library offering free solar eclipse glasses
GUELPH – Are you ready for the total solar eclipse happening on April 8?
April 8 eclipse won’t be seen again until 2144, says U of G physicist
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A total solar eclipse, like the one coming April 8, has not been seen in eastern Ontario since 1925.
Backyard astronomy: The total solar eclipse
In a few short days on April 8th, the long-anticipated total solar eclipse will be upon us. Standing on a specific 185-kilometre-wide path will result in witnessing the moon completely cover the sun.
Nominations open for next federal Liberal candidate in Guelph
GUELPH – The Liberal Party of Canada has opened the federal Liberal nomination for Guelph, signalling the period during which individuals interested in seeking the nomination can formally put their names forward.