ELORA – The demolition of the Middlebrook Place Bridge is now being reconsidered. A motion to reconsider the removal of the bridge – previously slated for removal in 2028 – was discussed by Centre Wellington council on July 31.
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Ultralight aircraft removed from Belwood Lake after crash-landing
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Quad City Challenger II ultralight aircraft has been removed from Belwood Lake after the aircraft and a pilot crash-landed into the lake on the evening of July 24.
County awards contracts for over-budget projects amid calls for better financial scrutiny
GUELPH – A new Wellington County roads garage in Wellington North, a new library branch in Erin, and renovations to turn a Guelph building into transitional housing are all moving forward despite being way over budget.
Hillside Festival celebrates 40 years
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Hillside Festival creates a community celebration of culture and environmentalism every year here.
Wellington North seeks feedback on township priorities for strategic plan update
ARTHUR - Public consultation on Wellington North's strategic plan update, a document that will guide council and township priorities for the next three years, continues with an in-person meeting on July 31 and an online survey.
Fergus South secondary plan gets another airing
FERGUS – Some 7,000 dwellings will be added to Fergus when the Fergus South secondary plan is realized, and Centre Wellington council sees opportunity to make the development beautiful, sustainable, with plenty of active transportation amenities for residents.
Mapleton council adopts strategic plan for township
MAPLETON - Stewardship, good governance, inclusivity, innovation, and prudent fiscal management are the core elements of a 2023 to 2026 strategic plan adopted by council here.
County council to scrutinize multi-million dollar capital projects Monday
ABOYNE - Tens of millions of dollars will be on the line come Monday morning when county council considers whether to award construction contracts for three major capital projects, including a new garage, library and transitional housing.
Special Olympic athletes won gold, silver, bronze medals in Berlin
MILTON – Local athletes represented Team Canada during the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany last month.
Bryzen Manipula to represent Canada at world championships
ROCKWOOD — Bryzen Ace Manipula recently won the 2023 Canadian Billiard and Snooker Association’s Canadian Junior Championships and earned a spot in the World Junior Championships in nine-ball.
Federal riding boundaries to change, including Wellington-Halton Hills
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Change is coming to the Wellington-Halton Hills federal electoral district.
Five local girls headed to national fast pitch championship in August
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five girls from Wellington County will be headed to Brandon, Manitoba from Aug. 9 to 13 for the U15 girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championships.
Raise a flag, post a sign, Stop human trafficking
GUELPH - It’s the silent crime, often unnoticed, and it runs right through Guelph and Wellington County. And the Rotary Club of Guelph South wants everyone to be aware that human trafficking is here and girls, boys, men and women are being coerced into it.
Lavender Festival supports Alzheimer Society
EAST GARAFRAXA – Hereward Farms is hosting a third annual Lavender Festival on Aug. 12.
Buffet on the Boulevard part of 2023 Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out’ at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.