Those living near the location for a proposed trucking headquarters in Aberfoyle made it known they’re not thrilled about the idea at a public meeting Wednesday. Traffic concerns and the change it would bring to the small town were front…
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Boreham Park in Arkell might be small, but it’s planned upgrade is turning into a big issue for some residents. At Puslinch council on Wednesday morning, Bruce Taylor and CNIB Foundation advocate Bernard Akuoko shared their concerns regarding the safety…
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As of March 10, Aird and Berlis LLP will act as integrity commissioner for Puslinch. Up until March 9 lawyer Guy Giorno will remain the current integrity commissioner to the township. [ Click here to continue reading full story…]
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Due to struggles with often-changing provincial policies over the past 30 years, rural municipalities in Ontario have had to “do more with less” according to a study done by the University of Guelph. A recent report by professor Ryan Gibson…
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The Township is excited to launch its annual community engagement survey regarding the Township’s 2023 Proposed Budget on EngagePuslinch.ca to gain citizen feedback. The budget is a strategic document that prioritizes the Township’s services and programs. Your feedback is important…
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A disc golf course is not coming to Puslinch … at least not now. At its Wednesday meeting, the township council decided to defer the idea. Puslinch staff made a report on the issue ahead of the council session. “I…
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Puslinch council spent quite a bit of time crafting its response to the province’s proposed Bill 23 at its Nov. 9 meeting after hearing from a delegation and receiving correspondence from conservation authorities within the township. The province has given…
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On Wednesday morning, CUPE Ontario said education workers have given 5-days notice of a potential province-wide strike. The UGDSB is monitoring this situation closely and our contingency planning continues. We will do whatever we can to keep students learning in-person,…
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With a very low 22.68% voter turnout, here are The unnoficial results from yesterday’s municipal election in Puslinch: Mayor: James Seeley – Acclaimed Puslinch Councillor: (4 elected): Sara Bailey: 905 votes Jessica Goyda: 875 Votes John Sepulis: 783 Votes Russel…
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The Township of Puslinch has released what members of council were paid in 2022 as required by the Municipal Act. The total salary, benefits and expenses paid out to the mayor and councillors was about $138,000, a slight increase over…
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The Council of the Township of Puslinch approved its 2023 Operating and Capital Budget with a 4.50% tax increase. For the typical Puslinch residence assessed at $610,000, the increase represents a $48 annual increase for the Township portion of the…
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A Puslinch farm is taking the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) seeking over $1.5 million in compensation stemming from land expropriation related to the Highway 6 bypass project. An appeal filed Jan. 10 shows…
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You are invited to attend a Public Meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to participate in person or by electronic participation Via Zoom. Electronic Participation Via Zoom Register in advance for this webinar:…
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Some developers bought that land in the past few years despite Ford and Clark’s public pronouncements it wouldn’t be developed, with one purchase happening as recently as September, according to Ontario media investigations Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and…
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Some residents of the former Swastika Trail still have concerns surrounding the name change to Holly Trail. The physical street signs are to be changed on or sometime around Nov. 30. Residents of Holly Trail were also given the opportunity…
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The only new member of Puslinch council, Russel Hurst, says he looks forward to working with other councillors to have positive impact on the Township of Puslinch. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity here. This is a community my wife…
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After years of contention, Swastika Trail will be renamed Holly Trail. Council heard several delegates speak out against the name change at Wednesday’s meeting, most of them against changing the street name Swastika Trail to Holly Trail. Then the council…
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