Wellington County – The county's Green Legacy program, which has grown to be the largest municipal tree planting program in North America, hit 20 years old in 2024, and it’s still going strong.
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New buildings, renovations not part of HART Hub plan
GUELPH – The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub that is expected to replace the city’s safe consumption site will not mean any new buildings to provide supportive housing, and it’s still unclear how many new supportive housing units might be eked out of existing housing stock.
Erin woman makes RBC Training Ground finals
ERIN – A young woman from Erin with Olympic aspirations has been recognized by the RBC Training Ground competition in the sport of rugby.
Speed camera coming to Drayton
MAPLETON – An automated speed enforcement camera will be installed in front of Drayton Heights Public School early next year.
Puslinch considering setting default speed limit at 60km/h
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council is considering setting a default speed limit of 60km/h throughout the township after receiving a report from Paradigm Transportation Solutions at its Oct. 9 meeting.
Township residents want fewer restrictions on backyard chickens
BRUCEDALE – No one spoke out against allowing backyard chickens on rural residential lots in Guelph/Eramosa, but several people expressed concerns about infringement on their right to own chickens during a public meeting on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow domestic poultry.
County looks to Mount Forest wastewater plant to treat Riverstown landfill leachate
KENILWORTH – The county is renewing a years-old request to Wellington North Township to treat leachate from the Riverstown landfill at the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant.
Rural Ontario Institute announces launch of 2024 Rural Change Makers Program
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the launch of the 2024 Rural Change Makers (RCM) Program.
Mapleton councillors congratulate Drayton Fall Fair Junior Ambassador Lauren Hennessy
MAPLETON – Since the year she was born, Lauren Hennesy said she has never missed the Drayton Fall Fair.
Amir Quality Meats hosts groundbreaking expansion event
ARTHUR – Local dignitaries, political leaders, family and friends all joined the Aziz family in celebrating the Amir Quality Meats business expanding into Arthur on Oct. 10.
Trunk or Treat Returns
FERGUS – Grace Christian Fellowship Church is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27 from 3-5pm.
Take the stress out of I.B.S.
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Take the Stress out of I.B.S.” (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered on-line this fall to help adults decrease symptoms of IBS.
MPP assures province won’t force wind turbines on unwilling hosts
MAPLETON – Following a lengthy discussion on wind turbines at a Sept. 24 Mapleton council meeting, MPP Mathew Rae wrote a letter to Mayor Gregg Davidson and council regarding the province’s approach to renewable energy projects.
WHSS host their Heights Showdown
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic council, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel, Matt McFarlane and Rob Drost, organized the “Heights Showdown” on the school grounds on Oct. 3.
Tips for a happy retirement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Retirement is a rite of passage; it signals the end of the working life and the beginning of a new adventure. For some, retirement is fun and easy, for others it can be a stressful and scary experience. The following tips can help you prepare for and adjust to retirement.