FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.
Puslinch
Homeowner could face fine for illegal burn
PUSLINCH – A resident here could be facing $1,500 in fines after an illegal burn saw the Puslinch fire department pay a visit on Jan. 8.
Outdoor skating popular at Optimist Recreation Centre in Puslinch
Public skate – With little else to do because of COVID-19 restrictions, skating was very…
Bryan’s Auctions issues business-to-business challenge to donate to local charities
PUSLINCH – Ken Lillycrop is encouraging businesses that are able, to donate to local charities.
Staffing a struggle but local hospitals keeping up as Omicron spreads in community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Administrators are managing to cover shifts at the three hospitals in Wellington County, but they are keeping a watchful eye on case numbers in the community and bracing for more challenges ahead.
Puslinch closes community centre, imposes restrictions at ORC
ABERFOYLE – The Township of Puslinch has closed the Puslinch Community Centre and the Puslinch Optimist Recreation Centre as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
Local hospitals pause elective surgeries until at least Jan. 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All hospitals in Wellington County will be pausing elective surgeries in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Police seek suspect who fled scene of Highway 401 crash
PUSLINCH – Police are still looking for a driver who took off on foot following a crash on Highway 401 here on Wednesday.
Two new roads added to prohibited truck routes in Puslinch Township
USLINCH – There will be increased OPP enforcement when ‘No Heavy Trucks’ signs go up along portions of Watson Road and MacPherson’s Lane in Puslinch next week.
Overnight fire destroys newly constructed garage in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – A newly constructed garage was destroyed in a fire that started around 11pm on Dec. 15 and saw the Puslinch fire department working into the wee hours of the morning.