Mapleton Council Faced With Request From Local Horticultural Society Amid Review of Facility Usage Policy
MAPLETON - Mayor Gregg Davidson and members of council in Mapleton will be faced with a proposal from members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society at Tuesday's meeting. The request from the non-profit is to utilize township facilities to host eight annual meetings with no cost. Meeting locations, a repo...
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GRCA Announces Opening of Campsite Reservations on March 21st
NEWS RELEASE GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY The 2024 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) campsite reservation system will be open to take reservations online beginning March 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca provides a 24-hour,...
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Mount Forest Driver Succumbs to Injuries from March 1st Crash Near Fergus
NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) - A 47-year-old Mount Forest driver involved in a collision along Wellington Road 18, has succumbed to their injuries. On March 1, 2024, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, motor ve...
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Consulting Firm's Ride Well Recommendations Include Added Vehicle, CW Partnership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A consultant was enlisted to take a deep dive into not only trends for the Ride Well transportation service, but also what comes next as the pilot project nears its end in early 2025. To be presented to the economic development committee in Wellington County Tuesday morning, Dillon Consulting's repo...
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Guelph Man Faces Multiple Charges After Using Counterfeit Currency and Discharging Pellet Gun
GUELPH- A Guelph man is facing multiple charges following an investigation, On Saturday at around 6:10pm, Guelph Police and ambulance were called to Arthur Street North and Macdonell Street where there was a report of a male with a possible medical emergency. Police say the male was spoken to by paramedics and medicall...
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Mapleton Will See Live-Streamed Sports at PMD Arena Pending Council Approval of Agreement
MAPLETON - Mapleton could soon see a streaming service for sports and live events at PMD Arena. A report from the township's recreation manager details the benefits of the organization LiveBarn, and recommends staff enter into an agreement with them. Parents of local athletes could live stream games, watch on demand, a...
Mar 18, 2024
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Temporary Closure of Louise Marshall Hospital Friday Evening Due to Staffing Shortage
NEWS RELEASE, NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE Mount Forest, ON...As a result of a staffing shortage, Louise Marshall Hospital Emergency Department will close on Friday, March 15th at 7:00 pm and reopen on Saturday, March 16th at 7:00 am. Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. Paramedics will take...
Mar 15, 2024
Guelph General Hospital Identified as Level Three Trauma Centre
GUELPH - Guelph General Hospital has been officially identified as a Level III Trauma Centre. The hospital was one of just six hospitals in the province to receive the designation. Their Chief of Staff, Dr. Alex Ferguson, explains this provides the opportunity for collaboration with other levels, like a level one facil...
Mar 15, 2024
Erin Raises Irish Flag in Honour of Irish Heritage Month
ERIN - The Town of Erin raised the Irish flag in honour of Irish Heritage Month, with the help of the Celtic Academy of Canada. During its Thursday council meeting, the township updated its flag flying policy to allow flags for special events to be flown at the discretion of the CAO. A report to council said since the ...
Mar 15, 2024
Town of Erin Council Urging Staff to 'Fast-Track' Their Traffic Consolidation Study
ERIN - Town of Erin council are urging staff to investigate options to speed up the process on their Traffic Consolidation study. The new business from Councillor Cathy Aylard was timely, as residents of Pine Ridge Road were before council yesterday, vying for safer roadways amid speeding and a lack of stop signs. Mayo...
Mar 15, 2024