ELORA – Don Kogen couldn’t be more pleased that Centre Wellington council is allowing he and his wife Kristy Hillis to add a balcony to the former Commercial Hotel at 43 Mill St. W. in Elora after originally being turned down.
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Town of Erin hires former Orangeville mayor as new CAO
ERIN – The Town of Erin has hired former Orangeville mayor and Dufferin County warden Rob Adams as the town’s new CAO. The selection was announced in a Feb. 20 press release that noted Adams is expected to start with the municipality on March 11.
Township exploring options to pay for wastewater treatment plant upgrade
KENILWORTH – If the Wellington North community of Arthur is to see more development, the township must upgrade the capacity of its wastewater treatment plant. But the question of how to pay for the $13.5-million estimated cost for a second-phase upgrade looms large.
Local doctor recruiting efforts showing some success
FERGUS – The local physician recruitment team has had some success in 2023, attracting several physicians to fill holes in the staffing schedule.
Wellington Advertiser nominated for 2023 OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the fifth straight year.
Centre Wellington fire department to get new pumper truck
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents who get Class A open-air fire permits are reminded that fires are not allowed in front yards.
Mapleton approves three-year phase-in of planning fee increases
MAPLETON – Planning fees in the township will rise by about 17.3 per cent annually for the next three years, council has decided. While substantial, the increases are dramatically scaled down from those proposed in a recent consultant's report.
Eight more EV charging stations coming to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is getting eight more electric vehicle charging stations – four in Elora and four in Fergus.
Dozens protest in downtown Guelph to support ‘homeless neighbours’
GUELPH – Crisp winter weather did not deter dozens from gathering downtown bright and early Valentine’s Day morning – a show of love and support for people facing homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County.
Michael Hurst sentenced to 4.5 years in third sexual assault trial
GUELPH - Palmerston resident Michael Hurst was sentenced to 4.5 years in a federal penitentiary on Feb. 14 following a third trial for sexually assaulting two women.
Public health struggling to find dentists for Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan
GUELPH – While Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is ramping up its dental programs post-pandemic, it is struggling to find dentists to provide services for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan (OSDCP).
Provincial inspection at Harriston long-term care home results in five compliance notices
HARRISTON – The operator of a Harriston long-term care residence says it’s taking action to rectify non-compliance issues discovered by ministry inspectors, including reimbursing residents for improper charges.
Erin reveals first, second quarter tax due dates
ERIN – Council has passed an interim tax collection bylaw, as it does along with other municipalities each year, naming due dates for the first- and second-quarter tax payments this year.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Principals offer perspectives on student cell phone use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Principals at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards say they are happy with cell phone policies already in place.