MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with theft after a charity donation box was stolen from a business last week.
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Paddock Bridge is out and detours are causing problems for Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – The sudden closure of the Paddock Bridge last May is wreaking havoc on Puslinch roads, causing council here to worry the township won’t be properly compensated by Wellington County.
Rockwood teens release first album
ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14.
Mount Forest man convicted of arson, weapon offences following fire in home
GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.
Puslinch council approves budget; taxes to increase by 4.1%
PUSLINCH – If Puslinch residents don’t like the 4.1 per cent tax increase for 2024 approved by council on Feb. 7, well, it could have been worse.
Province provides funding for primary health care expansion in Minto
CLIFFORD – The Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team (MMFHT) will be able to provide primary health care to hundreds of additional residents after receiving more than a half-million dollars in provincial funding to add two nurse practitioners, a practical nurse and a receptionist to the team’s roster.
Council appoints new tile drain inspector, approves Everton subdivision credit reduction
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council sat for a brief meeting on Feb. 5.
Wellington Catholic school events, initiatives highlighted
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees and senior administrators attended their monthly board meeting on Feb. 5.
UGDSB approves updated policies
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved two revised policies, pertaining to student fees and Indigenous education, during the board meeting on Jan. 30.
Chris White to lead GRCA board for another term
CAMBRIDGE – Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White will continue in his role as chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority for another term.
Bringing back memory of conservationist Robert Kerr
Last Sunday, Charlotte Broome very generously passed on to me a bag of old newspapers, clippings and other fascinating historical items that had been accumulated by her mother, the late Edith Broome, who served as Elora’s librarian in the 1960s to the early 1980s.
Madison Galloway releases new blues-rock anthem: Love Like Yours
FERGUS – Fergus artist Madison Galloway, is releasing another blues-rock single, Love Like Yours.
3D exhibition immersive Journey to the Metaverse
ELORA – Immerse yourself in alternate reality with Journey to the Metaverse, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts.