ERIN – Liz Armstrong of the Erin Citizens' Climate Lobby says climate change is a pressing problem, and she wants the town to require all new buildings to be heated or cooled without relying on fossil fuels.
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Accessible playground at Carberry Park to replace closed Erin Lion’s Park by summer
ERIN – Carberry Park is expected to be the home of a new playground by summertime after council approved a “sole-source” contract with Alberta-based Blue Imp for $153,327.
Near-perfect drinking water ratings in Erin, Hillsburgh
ERIN – The town scored nearly perfect in provincial drinking water inspections last year.
Heritage plaques coming to Erin
ERIN - Thanks to Erin’s heritage committee, the town is introducing a heritage plaque program for residents with pre-1929 homes.
Figure skating show wows the crowd
ERIN – The Hillsburgh Erin Skating Club presented its annual figure skating show April 6 and 7 at Centre 2000.
Community cleanup event at Centre 2000 on April 27
ERIN – Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) invites residents to clean up the community on the heels of Earth Day. A garbage clean up will take place from 10am to 12pm on April 27, followed by a barbecue and raffle draw at Centre 2000.
Town moving forward on more heritage designations in Hillsburgh
ERIN - The town is moving forward on heritage designations for another seven properties in Hillsburgh. Last year, the town designated 12 Hillsburgh properties, most situated along Trafalgar Road.
Stamenkovic places first at provincial championships
ERIN – Ella Stamenkovic, 15, of Erin, placed first in the artistic program at this year’s Skate Ontario Provincials in Brampton on March 22.
Public art by the pond coming May 25; kicks off ‘Art Ruralz Over Here Trail’ showcasing public art
ERIN – A century-old maple tree will be revealed in a new form just over two years after it was downed in a storm that swept through Wellington County on May 21, 2022.
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.