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Guelph man arrested after soliciting with a knife
GUELPH – On July 13 just after 8am, a man was approaching motor vehicles lined up in the drive-thru of a business near the intersection of Victoria Road South and York Road in the City of Guelph.
Don McKay named Puslinch Senior of the Year
PUSLINCH – Former councillor Don McKay has been named this year’s Senior of the Year in Puslinch.
Council approves 118 estate home development outside Belwood
BELWOOD – Centre Wellington council has approved a development in Belwood that will see 118 private homes on half-acre lots built in an estate community.
Zoning approved but Wellington Motor Freight might not be trucking hub tenant
PUSLINCH – Council here approved a zoning amendment at its July 12 meeting that will allow a trucking hub to be established at 128 Brock Rd. in Puslinch. And although it was Wellington Motor Freight that submitted the original application, that company might not be the one that moves into the site
21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomes thousands despite gloomy skies
MOUNT FOREST – The 21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomed thousands of visitors between July 13 and 16.
Boil water advisory lifted for Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH — A boil water advisory issued for Hillsburgh residents on July 12 has been lifted by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health effective immediately.
Speeding complaints get swift action from council
PUSLINCH – Members of the newly-formed Maltby Community Association got some swift action from council after introducing themselves at council’s July 12 meeting.
Police lay charges in string of Mount Forest fires
MOUNT FOREST – Charges have been laid in connection to a string of fires in Mount Forest in the early morning hours of June 4.
Advertiser publisher elected chair of News Media Canada
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett has been named chair of News Media Canada. He was elected on July 11 by the board of directors of the organization.
Fire chief identifies flaws in Erin’s response to boil water advisory in March
ERIN – Erin Fire Chief Jim Sawkins presented a post-incident analysis to town council on July 13 detailing observations and faults in Erin's response to a two-day boil water advisory in March.
Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson retires after 39 years of service
MAPLETON – After 39 years of service to the Mapleton Fire Department, Richardson announced his retirement effective July 14.
Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors.
Modified culvert project in Clifford comes in under budget
MINTO – Council here got a pleasant surprise at its July 11 meeting when the tender for a culvert replacement project came in well under budget.
Minto Pride seeks town’s support for more durable decorations
MINTO – Municipal staff members are preparing a report in response to a request from the Minto Pride committee seeking the town’s help in setting up more durable decorations during Pride Month.