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Mapleton council asked to revisit puppy mill bylaws

Mapleton council asked to revisit puppy mill bylaws

'Consumers are unknowingly buying from breeders and brokers that operate in an environment of no traceability, no accountability, and very minimal oversight or enforcement'
CW council unanimously approves proactive termite approach

CW council unanimously approves proactive termite approach

'History has shown the termites continued to spread despite individual homeowners' efforts. Why? Because homeowners are unable and not responsible for eradicating termites beyond their properties and on public lands'
CW fire department responding to fewer EMS calls

CW fire department responding to fewer EMS calls

'We’re currently trying to find out what caused (the surge) but right now we’re happy to announce we’ve responded less,' fire chief says of medical calls
Centre Wellington asked to reconsider stand on legal cannabis stores

Centre Wellington asked to reconsider stand on legal cannabis stores

Centre Wellington initially opted out of allowing legal cannabis, but council is now being asked to have staff prepare a report on opting in
CW council approves use of farmhouse for medical professionals

CW council approves use of farmhouse for medical professionals

Now that use has been approved, the committee will begin reaching out to businesses for donations, creating a booking system for staff, and developing a cleaning and maintenance schedule
Fergus farmhouse could shelter newly recruited healthcare professionals

Fergus farmhouse could shelter newly recruited healthcare professionals

As a popular tourist destination, it can be difficult for healthcare professionals to find affordable accommodation in Centre Wellington
Rural transit service, Ride Well sets new high

Rural transit service, Ride Well sets new high

Of those rides, 180 were provided to seniors, 60 more than the previous month
Volunteers needed to maintain section of Wellington County hiking trail

Volunteers needed to maintain section of Wellington County hiking trail

While they'll soon unveil a new cairn, the GVTA is still looking for volunteers for the Belwood section of the trail
Public shares concerns about trucking company's plans to move to Aberfoyle

Public shares concerns about trucking company's plans to move to Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle residents have formed a citizen's group to oppose a proposal to rezone a piece of property that would clear the way for a trucking firm to relocate there
Mount Forest moves forward with new pool

Mount Forest moves forward with new pool

While the decommissioning of the pool comes with a 'heavy heart,' councilors view it as a 'cathartic' step in the right direction