If there is one thing that the year 2022 taught me, it’s that I have zero ability to predict my own future. None.
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Residents troubled by 18-unit cluster townhouse proposal in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH - Some residents voiced concerns about an 18-unit cluster townhouse proposal for Mount Forest during a Dec. 19 public meeting.
International curling cup to bring Scottish curlers to Fergus, Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Scottish curlers are heading here early in the new year to compete at the Fergus and Elora curling clubs as part of the Strathcona Cup Tour.
Mount Forest Curling Club receives $146,600 Trillium grant for new ice system
MOUNT FOREST – A new ice system for the Mount Forest Curling Club is set to become a reality with the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Old Kenilworth school used for OPP training ‘beyond its useful life’
KENILWORTH – The former Sacred Heart School located at 9135 Highway 6 here could be demolished within the next few years, council heard at a Dec. 19 meeting.
‘Sticker shock’: 22% insurance premium increase surprises Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township's premium is up by 22% year-over-year from $265,738 in 2022 to $324,782 in 2023 thanks to inflation and additional building valuations.
Wellington County declares ‘significant weather event’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has declared a “significant weather event” due to the considerable snowfall and current blowing snow.
County closes libraries, waste facilities, museum, in response to storm warning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Libraries and waste facilities across the county are closed today in response to a major winter storm warning. The Wellington County Museum and Archives has also been closed.
Closures anticipated around Wellington County due to major storm
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With a major storm warning issued by Environment Canada for the province, including the local region, numerous closures have been announced with more expected as the storm progresses.
Rezoning of farmland for county garage final after council vote
WELLINGTON NORTH - The final step in a zoning bylaw amendment process converting nine acres of agricultural land in Arthur to rural industrial for a future county garage has been finalized by council in a 3-2 vote on Dec. 19.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases up significantly across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up significantly this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remain steady.
Estill hopes to open $100-million ‘innovation community’ in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Jim Estill wants to open the Estill Innovation Community in Puslinch – a $100 million project - and he’s hoping council will be open to a new kind of planning process to move the project along.
McCarthy, Connon enjoy a few ‘Quiet Moments’ at Elora Gorge
ABOYNE – Famous for its beauty and inspiration, it comes as no surprise the Elora Gorge would be the subject of an art exhibition at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
School food drive teaches value of giving
FERGUS – Students and staff at J.D. Hogarth Public School have collected over 3,700 food items to contribute to the Centre Wellington Food Bank. “Christmas is a special time, but it can be very stressful for those who are struggling financially,” said teacher Jim Newton.