Guelph Eramosa Township considers feedback on bylaw to regulate homebased businesses on residential properties.
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - Some Guelph Eramosa residents are concerned with a proposed bylaw limiting where skilled trade, home-based businesses would be permitted. The proposed by-law deals specifically with trade uses like a home-based plumber, electrician, or welder. It also includes craft or artisan uses like woodworking or ...
May 07, 2024
Final demolition of "Old Groves" to begin next week
FERGUS - Demolition of the old Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus is entering its final phase. Next week, crews will begin dismantling the structure, starting with the exterior walls. Wellington Health Care Alliance CFO, James McDevitt, says seeing the building come down will be bittersweet, noting that many ...
May 07, 2024
Guelph Police Investigating After $5,700 in Cash and Jewelry Stolen from Home
GUELPH - Guelph Police is investigating after approximately $5,700 in cash and a large amount of jewelry was stolen from a Guelph home. Police were called to an address near Marksam Road and Stephen Drive just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Police say the homeowner had returned home to find the house ransacked and property...
May 06, 2024
Local Martial Artist Wins Gold at Canadian Open Martial Arts Championships
GUELPH - A local martial artist claimed gold at the Canadian Open Martial Arts Championships this past weekend in Kitchener. Nathan Skoufis, won gold 1st place in men's adult fighting. Competitors present were from throughout North America, martial arts stylist included Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Kickboxing, Kung Fu,...
May 06, 2024
Town of Minto Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Comes into Effect Today
MINTO - The Town of Minto is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory starting today (May 6th), as the township continues work with the New Well project at the Minto Pines Water Well House. In a news release, the township says the project has included the drilling of a new production well and now the new well has to...
May 06, 2024
County Committee to be Provided with Update on New Erin Library Construction
ERIN - A Wellington County committee is set to receive an update on the new Erin Library construction project. The new library will be located at the former grist mill in the Village of Erin. A report going before the Information, Heritage, and Seniors Committee on Wednesday afternoon lays out where the project is now....
May 06, 2024
Centre Wellington District High School's Space Beans compete in CyberTitan
FERGUS - Centre Wellington District High School is back in the CyberTitan National Finals. The Space Beans will represent the school at this week's competition at the University of Waterloo. The last time the school made it to the national finals was a couple of years ago with the team, Morpheus. The challenge will se...
May 06, 2024
Wellington OPP investigate a fatal dirt bike collision
ARTHUR - Wellingon County OPP are investigating a fatal dirt bike collision in Arthur. Police were called to a parking area along Eliza Street, south of Tucker Street around 8:30 p.m. May 2. Witnesses told police the operator was thrown from the bike and suffered serious injuries. Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services a...
May 03, 2024
Emergency Services On Scene of Large Barn Fire in Elmira
ELMIRA - A road in Elmira has been closed due to a large barn fire. In a post to X, Waterloo Regional Police say emergency services are currently responding to a large barn fire on Allemang Place near Three Bridges Road in Elmira. Police say Three Bridges Road is closed. Drivers can expect traffic delays in this area a...
May 03, 2024
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No Serious Injuries After Cyclist and Vehicle Collide in Guelph Thursday
GUELPH - No serious injuries were reported after a collision Thursday night between a cyclist and car. Just before 9 pm, Guelph Police was called to the intersection of Stone Road East and Village Green Drive. Police say the investigation revealed a 60-year-old cyclist rode into the crosswalk and collided with an SUV. ...
May 03, 2024
Construction of Sewage Pumping Station at Erin Park Begins
ERIN - The Town of Erin is constructing a Sewage Pumping Station in Lions' Club Park in Erin Village as part of the council-approved Erin Wastewater Servicing Project. The work includes a backup power generator to be installed at the north-west corner of William St. and the Erin Town access road. In a notice, the towns...
May 03, 2024
Weapons Report at Guelph High School Unfounded: Police
GUELPH - A Guelph high school was briefly placed in hold and secure status Thursday morning following a weapons complaint later determined to be unfounded. At around 11:38 am, Guelph Police were notified of a male possibly armed with a firearm in the parking lot of College Heights Secondary School on College Avenue Wes...
May 03, 2024
Kinette Club of Drayton to bring new playground equipment to the local park
MAPLETON - The Kinette Club of Drayton is partnering with the Township of Mapleton to install a new play structure in Drayton's park, near the "B" ball diamond. Kinette, Gina Dobben asked council on Tuesday for the remaining 50/50 funding from this year and an advance of next year's funding -- or just shy of ...
May 03, 2024
Two Wellington County Post Offices Used as Examples for Potential Housing Development
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As a potential source for future housing development, the federal government is using two Wellington County post offices as example properties. According to the 2024 federal budget, the More Affordable Homes chapter shows the Rockwood and Erin post offices are among nine Ontario sites used as sample...
May 02, 2024
Police Investigating After Puslinch Teen Lets Unlicensed Friend Drive Fathers Car
GUELPH - Letting an unlicensed friend take the wheel didn't work out so well for a Puslinch teen Wednesday night. At around 8:30pm, Guelph Police say a witness reported a collision in a parking lot on Clair Road East in which a hatchback reversed into a parked SUV. Police say the driver and passenger of the hatchback s...
May 02, 2024