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Wellington North councillor advocates for shelter closer to town

Wellington North councillor advocates for shelter closer to town

Currently, any unhoused residents in Wellington North seeking shelter are forced to access support in Guelph and/or Owen Sound
Preliminary Puslinch budget hike set at 3.78 per cent

Preliminary Puslinch budget hike set at 3.78 per cent

The final budget will be approved in February
Tobogganing could get banned at popular Rockwood park

Tobogganing could get banned at popular Rockwood park

If tobogganing is banned at John Joliffe Park as per recommendations, staff say usage could be shifted to the new hill at Rockmosa Park
Rockwood farm gets green light to operate event space

Rockwood farm gets green light to operate event space

Despite neighbours' concerns, the Wellington Road 44 barn can host up to 75 people three times per week between May 1 and Oct. 31
'Significant' drinking water threats active on select Erin properties

'Significant' drinking water threats active on select Erin properties

As of Nov. 27, staff have identified 25 significant drinking water threats on eight properties around the Town of Erin
Grant money shortfall could force cuts for some Puslinch organizations

Grant money shortfall could force cuts for some Puslinch organizations

Nine Puslinch non-profits are currently applying for $37,740 in community grants in 2024. Only $24,993 is available
Centre Wellington proposing 7.38 per cent tax increase in 2024 (correction)

Centre Wellington proposing 7.38 per cent tax increase in 2024 (correction)

Final figure, to be ratified by council, was reduced from 8.54 per cent
107-unit subdivision proposed for Belwood area

107-unit subdivision proposed for Belwood area

The development is intended to consist of single houses on half-acre and larger lots on land that sits at the edge of the village
Angel Trees helping bring Christmas to Mount Forest families

Angel Trees helping bring Christmas to Mount Forest families

A modified toy drive, each angel selected off an Angel Tree by a member of the community means a child will have a gift under the tree this Christmas
Michael Chong confirms he will run in next federal election

Michael Chong confirms he will run in next federal election

Chong has been the Wellington-Halton Hills MP since 2004