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Arthur needs more wastewater capacity to handle growth

Arthur needs more wastewater capacity to handle growth

To keep up with growth and development in Arthur, an expansion to the sewage plant is recommended to be completed before 2025
Portage treatment centre in Elora remains operational despite provincial changes

Portage treatment centre in Elora remains operational despite provincial changes

The Elora-based youth rehab centre remains operational but will have less dedicated beds for clients referred there by the province
Devastating COVID outbreak at Arthur nursing home finally declared over

Devastating COVID outbreak at Arthur nursing home finally declared over

The outbreak was the second deadliest in the region so far during the pandemic
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
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,'
'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
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
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
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
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