Erin

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County fire departments have lifted a partial fire ban in the municipalities of Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North, Centre Wellington, Erin, Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa.

ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the the scene, on Wellington Road 125 at Halton-Erin Townline, on June 15 at about 5pm.

ERIN - The over-budget replacement of an arched, double culvert running beneath 17th Sideroad in Erin is being blamed on inflation and environmental requirements, requiring a single-span bridge at a cost of at least $2.12 million.

Special Olympics athletes Jennifer Allen and Marc Richardson are representing Team Canada in the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany.

Volunteer recognition – Eileen Brown, a long-time volunteer of more than 42 years with the Erin Agricultural Society, was acknowledged for her dedication at the Erin Fairgrounds on June 11.

ERIN – Refugee Art Exhibition founder Kayra Martinez, left, with Erin Refugee Action Committee members Cathy Hansen, Colleen Hawes, Nora Savage and Barbara Harrison.

ERIN – On June 8 at Erin town hall, the developer behind a 799-unit subdivision proposal in Hillsburgh heard from around 25 Erin residents concerned with the development's potential effects on the village.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.