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MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $26,831 in 2023.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff liked a new product for paving roads so much after a trial last year, they recommended large scale application of the product this year.

GUELPH – Wellington County council has awarded the tender for a $6.6-million project to replace the Bosworth Bridge on Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton to Looby Builders Ltd.

MINTO – Hunting with guns will be allowed here on Sundays, following a unanimous decision of town council.

BRUCEDALE – Last year,  Mayor Chris White received $44,680 in remuneration and councillors Corey Woods, Mark Bouwmeester, Bruce Dickieson and Steven Liebig received $27,594. 

FERGUS – Aubrey beams and calls out to Rosie when she spies her friend coming through the doorway of the hall at St. James Anglican Church. Rosie runs towards Aubrey with her arms wide open. 

ALMA – Don’t drink liquids if you don’t know what they are.  Don’t walk behind or in front of a tractor that’s running without letting the driver know.  Never go in an area where grain is stored.

ELORA – Jan Feduck’s debut book, Dining Out With History, is a recipe book, travel guide, collection of short stories and historical textbook all rolled into one colourful and digestible package. 

MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).

ALMA – Nick Grose brought out the big guns at the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association’s pancake breakfast on Saturday. Literally.

GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved the makeup and mandate for a joint social services and land ambulance committee.

PUSLINCH – Thousands of vehicles drive through Aberfoyle and Morriston on their way to wherever they are going; how to make them stop and spend some time in the villages is the burning question.