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Flooding concerns dominate public meeting on proposed Rockwood apartment building

Flooding concerns dominate public meeting on proposed Rockwood apartment building

'I don't even know why this proposal is coming to us to be honest, I think this proposal is just insane,' says Guelph/Eramosa councillor Corey Woods
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New online Fergus bake shop offers up tasty treats

New online Fergus bake shop offers up tasty treats

'I hope it brings people good feelings and memories back to truly having some home baked goods,'
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'Ambitious' climate change plan endorsed by Wellington County council

'Ambitious' climate change plan endorsed by Wellington County council

'It's one of the most important documents probably ever to come before us, we're talking about trying to save the planet:' councillor Campbell Cork
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County council reverses decision, approves cost of living wage increase for non-union employees

County council reverses decision, approves cost of living wage increase for non-union employees

Around 800 employees will get the increase in the second half of 2021 after the county's financial situation became clearer
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Wellington County councillors weigh-in on UGDSB review of police presence in schools

Wellington County councillors weigh-in on UGDSB review of police presence in schools

At Thursday's council meeting, some county councillors expressed concern over losing the SRO program but one reminded them their experience with police isn't universal
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SWIFT eyes lower density areas for next phase of rural broadband projects

SWIFT eyes lower density areas for next phase of rural broadband projects

Representatives from SWIFT told Wellington County council smaller ISPs will become increasingly important after larger projects from phase one are completed
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Mapleton backs Wellington County call for regional firefighter training centre

Mapleton backs Wellington County call for regional firefighter training centre

Despite some unknowns about provincial funding, Mapleton's fire chief said it was important to get an application in to the province soon
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Power knocked out to most of Fergus <b>(Update: power restored)</b>

Power knocked out to most of Fergus (Update: power restored)

Centre Wellington Hydro said power is out for over 5,000 customers affecting most of the town
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Centre Wellington seeks public input on future of St. David Street

Centre Wellington seeks public input on future of St. David Street

The street is scheduled for a full reconstruction but staff are looking into the public desire for wider sidewalks or bike lanes
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Anti-lockdown councillor ousted as Centre Wellington deputy mayor during heated meeting

Anti-lockdown councillor ousted as Centre Wellington deputy mayor during heated meeting

'I’m really sick and tired of the games and there’s a lot of members of the municipality who are as well:' councillor Ian MacRae
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