BRUCEDALE – The newly-minted bylaw allowing alternate residential units (ARU) on properties in Guelph/Eramosa was put to the test at a public meeting on Dec. 19.
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Repeat bylaw offenders in Guelph/Eramosa to be charged for staff time
BRUCEDALE – If bylaw officers have to revisit your home or business again and again because you are not in compliance with bylaws in Guelph/Eramosa, there will be a fee for that.
County approves citizen appointment to board of health
FERGUS – Wellington County council has appointed former Minto mayor George Bridge as one of the county’s three representatives on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health.
Total OCIF funding for county municipalities to rise slightly in 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County municipalities will rise by just over $30,000 next year.
Rockwood farmers’ parade celebrates 30 years
Parade of lights – The Rockwood Farmers’ Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights returned for its 30th year on Dec. 8 with farm tractors and agricultural equipment adorned in Christmas lights and decorations. The parade began at 7pm, just north of Rockwood’s village border.
Wellington North council endorses McCabe’s ROMA bid
KENILWORTH – Ward 4 councillor Steve McCabe hopes to take over from Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White as the “Zone 2” representative at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) for the 2023-27 term.
Stone United Church hosted breakfast in support of Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Foodgrains breakfast – Stone United Church in Guelph/Eramosa hosted a breakfast to support Canadian Foodgrains Bank initiatives to end global hunger and a home-cooked breakfast was enjoyed by all.
Trial of personal support worker accused of voyeurism continues in April
GUELPH — A 23-year-old Cambridge woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of taking and distributing voyeuristic photos of a resident while working as a personal support worker at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa.
Taxpayers in Guelph/Eramosa could see 3.8% increase in taxes next year
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa residents could be facing a 3.76 per cent increase in the township portion of their property taxes in 2023.
Food banks face increased demand this festive season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand.