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Puslinch concerned local hydrovac operation could contaminate groundwater

Puslinch concerned local hydrovac operation could contaminate groundwater

An application is seeking approval for a waste disposal site for a hydrovac soil processing facility where the township says hydrovac operations aren't permitted
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Total burning ban to begin in Puslinch starting Monday

Total burning ban to begin in Puslinch starting Monday

This is due to dry conditions
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New 70 metre telecommunication tower proposed for Hillsburgh

New 70 metre telecommunication tower proposed for Hillsburgh

The tower would be constructed near a stormwater pond at Keith's Trailer Sales on Trafalgar Road
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Mapleton to revisit permitting gun hunting on Sundays

Mapleton to revisit permitting gun hunting on Sundays

Council previously voted against permitting Sunday gun hunting in 2016
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Alma contracting business faces displacement over zoning debate

Alma contracting business faces displacement over zoning debate

The owner has been running a contracting business on his property without permission since his application to rezone the land was denied by the township in 2019
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Puslinch to investigate ways of making roads safer for turtles

Puslinch to investigate ways of making roads safer for turtles

Some residents are asking the township to invest in wildlife fencing, three-foot wide culverts and a flashing turtle crossing sign to prevent turtle mortality
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Puslinch votes against paving Sideroad 10 South due to traffic concerns

Puslinch votes against paving Sideroad 10 South due to traffic concerns

Residents have been begging the township to pave the road but councillors feel it would increase the detour traffic caused by the Paddock Bridge closure
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County residents encouraged to share thoughts on Official Plan changes

County residents encouraged to share thoughts on Official Plan changes

Official Plan Amendment 123 (OPA 123) is intended to guide where new development is permitted and what it will look like across Wellington County
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Operations centre construction to displace doctors in Fergus farmhouse

Operations centre construction to displace doctors in Fergus farmhouse

Construction is currently anticipated to begin in 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026
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CW Hydro propose replacing, building new hydro stations in Elora and Fergus

CW Hydro propose replacing, building new hydro stations in Elora and Fergus

The projects are anticipated to cost $4.7 million using borrowed funds and will be completed in 2024 and 2025
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