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Almost 100 residents sign petition demanding clean water in Arthur

Almost 100 residents sign petition demanding clean water in Arthur

But CAO Brooke Lambert says the township's drinking water systems currently operate in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act
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Salary increases proposed for Mapleton council in 2024

Salary increases proposed for Mapleton council in 2024

With the proposed increase to "average," Davidson and his councillors will make $35,482 and $21,800 in 2024
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A soldier's unrequited love during WW1, as told through 100+ postcards

A soldier's unrequited love during WW1, as told through 100+ postcards

A selection of the postcards will be available for the public to view at the Legion on King Street in Mount Forest until Sunday in honour of Remembrance Day
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Two more 'critical incidents' of abuse reported at Wellington Terrace

Two more 'critical incidents' of abuse reported at Wellington Terrace

Of the seven notifications, half detailed issues with personal support workers not providing adequate care
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County unsure spending millions on ambulance stations is way to go

County unsure spending millions on ambulance stations is way to go

Paramedic Service chief Stephen Dewar said the relocation and replacement of five ambulance stations could improve response times by a minute in rural areas but some county councillors remain doubtful a minute is worth millions
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Financial pressures threaten County's 10-year social service plan

Financial pressures threaten County's 10-year social service plan

Social services is already asking for 10 per cent more from county municipalities and 38 per cent more from the City of Guelph this year
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Report: Wellington County received 2,266 traffic complaints in 2022

Report: Wellington County received 2,266 traffic complaints in 2022

Wellington County currently spends the second most of any Ontario municipality on OPP enhancements
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Councillors supportive of land lease community proposed for Arthur

Councillors supportive of land lease community proposed for Arthur

In residential land lease communities, developers purchase and then lease the land back to residents at affordable rates to facilitate home ownership
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County survey shows child care staff recruitment, retention a big issue

County survey shows child care staff recruitment, retention a big issue

A new survey of local centre-based child care programs found improved compensation, benefits, overall working conditions are needed
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Erin's new $12.8 million library enters phase two of construction

Erin's new $12.8 million library enters phase two of construction

Completion is currently scheduled for spring 2025
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