July 1st, 1867 witnessed the birth of the most just, most tolerant, most diverse, most compassionate, and most picturesque country in the world (but to be fair, I won’t make the claim that we have the best year-round weather!). In…
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(Wellington-Halton Hills) – Wellington County’s Green Legacy Programme is a model for the rest of the province to follow, says Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott. With Ontario’s 150th anniversary quickly approaching in 2017, Mr. Arnott, who addressed County Council on…
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Reform Act, 2014 will come into force seven days after the next general election OTTAWA – Earlier tonight, the Senate of Canada passed the Reform Act, 2014 38 to 14. The Reform Act will come into force seven days after…
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By Mike Robertson – Aberfoyle Puslinch councillors are applying for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funds to address the heating/cooling system at the Puslinch Community Centre. At the June 3 council meeting, CAO Karen Landry stated council has agreed to a…
Continue Reading ...By Bill Jackson CAMBRIDGE – Traffic signals are going to be installed at the intersection of Townline and Ellis roads next month, a safety measure long deemed necessary by local residents in the area. According to the region’s manager of…
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by Mike Robinson – ABERFOYLE – It seems clear from a recent presentation to Puslinch councillors that the Grand River Conservation Authority intends to pursue its master plan goal of naturalization of lands at Puslinch Lake, rather than increased recreational…
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Canada’s seniors have played an important role in shaping the strong and prosperous Canada that we enjoy today. Canada’s strong, diversified retirement income system is based on two pillars: public and private responsibility. These two pillars ensure Canadians maintain a…
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Following suit with school boards across the province, elementary teachers with the Upper Grand District School Board will not be issuing final report cards for their students this year. Instead, parents will be receiving a Letter of Promotion regarding their…
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GUELPH — The Upper Grand District School Board hasn’t built a new high school in Guelph since the 1960s, but it has embarked on a land acquisition process with the aspiration to build one in Guelph’s south end. The board…
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Today we met with Transportation Minister @stevendelduca about the need for the Hwy 6 Morriston bypass. #onpoli pic.twitter.com/n6hc9PiWJC— Ted Arnott (@TedArnottMPP) June 23, 2015 Mayor, Council, staff of Puslinch Twp, Wellington Cty and Morriston Bypass Coalition have made the case….
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by Mike Robinson ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillors have approved an agreement with the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph for a summer day camp at the Optimist Recreation Centre and the Puslinch Community Centre. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph (“YMCA”) is a not for…
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by Mike Robinson ABERFOYLE – It doesn’t look like a Puslinch man will be getting relief from an open air burning violation invoice. Puslinch CAO Karen Landry noted that on June 3, councillors heard a delegation from James Rattray who…
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by Mike Robinson ABERFOYLE – Puslinch may need to come up with new strategies to look at the future of firefighting in the community. Part of that could mean working to establish automatic aid agreements with the cities of Guelph…
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By Joanne Shuttleworth – GUELPH — Upper Grand elementary students will still be getting only Letters of Promotion at the end of the school year. But their report cards, containing marks only and not comments, will be available for pick…
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Last night I attended the recreation committee meeting at the municipal offices. In attendance for the committee were Councillor Wayne Stokley as Chair and members Nichole Caswell, Tom Jefferson (Vice Chair) and June Williams. Deputy Clerk Donna Tremblay was present…
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I was sorry to learn last week that a local environmental activist had passed away. Helen Purdy, a retired school teacher and passionate activist who lived in Puslinch, died in November. She was 70. I first met Helen not long…
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The Township of Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services invite you to attend and provide your input on a set of Preliminary Directions for the future of the Fire Department. The Master Fire Plan Preliminary Findings presentation will be held on…
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