MINTO – The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.
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Annual installation of buoys, booms underway at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority has begun the installation of public safety devices, specifically warning booms and buoys, upstream of GRCA-owned dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
Mapleton opts not to regulate short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Airbnbs here won’t be municipally regulated anytime soon, despite a recommendation from a Mapleton planner to license, regulate and inspect short-term rental accommodations.
Council awards $1.3-million tender for 8th Line, Fife Road projects
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a contract for the 8th Line East and Fife Road Rehabilitation projects to Capital Paving Inc at a cost of $1,313,274 excluding HST.
Mapleton forms municipal service corporation for water, wastewater upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed the creation of a municipal service corporation (MSC) to increase the township’s flexibility in financing upcoming water and wastewater upgrades.
Palmerston meeting addresses immigration, rising costs, foreign affairs, climate change
PALMERSTON – Four chambers of commerce co-hosted a Perth-Wellington “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre ahead of the April 28 federal election.
Subdivision with 10 townhouses planned beside Mount Forest sportsplex
KENILWORTH – The township of Wellington North has rezoned a Mount Forest lot owned by Aitken Custom Framing in preparation for the construction of 10 townhouses in two five-unit blocks.
Breast cancer support group helps members navigate difficult journey
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Whether newly diagnosed with breast cancer, in the middle of the journey or in remission, you may find relief at the Guelph Wellington Breast Cancer Support Group, a place with zero judgement and heaps of knowledge.
GOST bus to continue serving Arthur, Mount Forest until at least March 2026
KENILWORTH – A bus will continue to travel between Guelph and Owen Sound twice daily, seven days a week, making stops in Arthur, Mount Forest, Fergus and Elora.
School board seeks public input on policies for human rights, environmental sustainability
GUELPH – Policies about human rights and environmental sustainability have been released for public feedback by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Lourdes show choir team crowned national champions
GUELPH – The stage lights shined a little brighter on April 5, as the Our Lady of Lourdes Show Choir Team competed at the Show Choir Canada Competition in Mississauga, ultimately taking the crown as 2025 national champions.
Guelph/Eramosa council awards $1.5-million tender for 7th Line bridges
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a contract for two bridge replacements on the 7th Line to South Shore Contracting at a cost of $1,549,312 – excluding HST.
Public health issues measles exposure advisory for Fergus FreshCo
FERGUS – Public health officials say people at the store, located at 875 St. David St. N. (Highway 6), on April 4 between 7:30 and 10:15pm "may have been exposed."
Firefighters in Wellington North, Minto, Mapleton to be paid equally
MINTO – Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton firefighters may be getting a pay raise in the near future.
Guelph flies flag for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
GUELPH – Officials focused on the positive things going on in Guelph and Wellington County at a flag raising event outside Guelph City Hall on April 10.