KENILWORTH - Wellington North’s newly endorsed land acknowledgement shouldn’t be the culmination of an attempt at reconciliation, but a starting point, council heard at its June 19 meeting.
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UGDSB expresses appreciation for student senate
GUELPH – Education director Peter Sovran said the work of this year’s student trustees “really is exemplary for any leader anywhere, not just for student leaders.”
Centre Wellington residents could see a 6% rise in taxes next year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Taxes could be increasing by six per cent in 2024, although councillors hope staff will be able to reign that in to 4.5% as work gets underway.
Stand United in Minto event celebrates diversity of community
HARRISTON – The Minto community came together to celebrate diversity and take a stand against intolerance here on June 28.
Louise Marshall Hospital closing emergency department after 7pm on July 6
MOUNT FOREST - The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital will close overnight starting at 7pm on July 6 until 7am on July 7.
Dominion Day Celebrations take place in downtown Elora and at Bissell Park
ELORA - Locals and visitors headed to town in droves for this year's Dominion Day celebrations.
Summer concert series returns to Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE - Grab a chair, bring some friends and plan for a fun, free evening filled with local entertainment close to home.
Bylaw enforcement agreement with Guelph extended again in Wellington North
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has extended an agreement with the City of Guelph for bylaw enforcement services through the rest of the year.
Mental health and addiction struggles continue to grow: CMHA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of residents in Waterloo and Wellington in need of mental health and addictions supports continues to increase according to an annual Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington report covering 2022-23.
How tall is too tall?
ELORA - An artist’s rendering for a proposal at 19 Mill Street East in Elora didn’t do a proponent any favours. Oxford Green Riverside Developments is proposing a multi-faceted development that would sit on the south side of Mill Street East at Geddes Street in Elora.
Commercial cannabis production permitted in Wellington North under new bylaw
KENILWORTH - A study examining how to regulate land use for growing cannabis in Wellington North has concluded almost two years after it began with the passing of a new bylaw to permit commercial cannabis production in Wellington North.
Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair competition set for July 8
HARRISTON – The 2023 Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition will feature seven competitors for the junior ambassador title and three in the senior category. The competition will be held on July 8 at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre Auditorium.
Gardening in the termite zone requires extra precautions
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It will come as a relief for people who live in the termite zone that the township will be taking on termite management rather than leaving individuals to deal with termites on their own.
Cherry trees thrive at Fergus Sportsplex
FERGUS - Cherries were bursting from the trees in the forest, next to the tennis courts at the Fergus Sportsplex.
Summer Theatre fundraises for HVAC system in Ennotville Historical Library
ENNOTVILLE – Grinder Productions will be performing a weekend of short plays called It’s Too Hot in Here! as a fundraiser a new heating and air conditioning system in the library.