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Centre Wellington pilot program to explore 40 km/h neighbourhoods

Centre Wellington pilot program to explore 40 km/h neighbourhoods

The pilot program would lower speed limits from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour in one Centre Wellington neighbourhood representing a 'typical urban setting'
Guelph Wellington Community Health Van in desperate need of new funding

Guelph Wellington Community Health Van in desperate need of new funding

A $270,000 Health Canada grant, which covers 80 per cent of the outreach van's annual budget, expires in March
Arthur hits pause on finalizing new developments until more sewers are online

Arthur hits pause on finalizing new developments until more sewers are online

This follows the Arthur Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion mid-year reserve capacity calculation indicating the system was nearing capacity
Elora Gorge Bridge construction project starts Monday

Elora Gorge Bridge construction project starts Monday

Lane reductions expected until the end of November
Where's the extra money for the new Mount Forest pool coming from?

Where's the extra money for the new Mount Forest pool coming from?

According to a new report, the new cost estimate is approximately $5.5 million, $200,000 more than was previously estimated
28-unit stacked townhouse development proposed for Mt Forest

28-unit stacked townhouse development proposed for Mt Forest

Application is to increase the permitted density from 35 units per hectare to 50 units per hectare
A sensational Thanksgiving Day Soup Off (video)

A sensational Thanksgiving Day Soup Off (video)

Proceeds go toward combating hunger in the community
'Construction prices have gone absolutely through the roof'

'Construction prices have gone absolutely through the roof'

County treasurer Kevin DeHart weighs in on the impact of increasing construction costs on major capital facility projects in Wellington County
To build or not to build: county council divided over proposed garages

To build or not to build: county council divided over proposed garages

At a total cost of $74.2 million, a proposed construction schedule in the 10-year plan would see new county garages constructed every two years starting with Erin in 2025
County council doubtful new ambulance stations will improve response times

County council doubtful new ambulance stations will improve response times

The county wants more information before it commits to spending millions on five ambulance stations in Wellington County over the next eight years