Yesterday afternoon, the Province announced Time-limited measures needed to preserve hospital capacity as province continues to accelerate booster dose rollout. Details of the announcement can be found here: ontario.ca In response to this announcement, effective January 5, 2022, details regarding…
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In response to record-high COVID-19 case counts and challenges to health human resources (HHR), Ontario Health has directed all hospitals to focus on urgent and emergent procedures only. Local hospitals will be adjusting services from January 4 to 17 providing…
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Request for Expression of Interest – Fence-Viewers The Township of Puslinch is requesting an expression of interest for the position of Fence-Viewer. The Township would be seeking (4) motivated individuals interested in serving their community by aiding in resolving disputes…
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A proposed bylaw that would prohibit any trucks on portions of Watson Road and portions of MacPhersons Lane has risen to the top as township staff’s preferred option for traffic control measures. Council will determine whether they want to pass…
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At today’s County Council meeting (November 25, 2021), it was announced that past Puslinch Councillor, Ms. Barbara Bulmer, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Luella Logan Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Politics. The annual…
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The latest Puslinch’s 2022 operating budget discussion focused on the proposed four per cent cost of living adjustment for township employees. At Wednesday’s council meeting, the council debated whether four per cent is sufficient for the current climate or not….
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Local residents want the speed limit reduced from 60 km/hr to 50 km/hr on Hume Road with reasonable traffic calming measures. Local residents, Dr. Ranjit Singh, Doug Auld and Rich Baggerman, spoke as delegates at Wednesday’s council meeting regarding their…
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Stewards of the environment gathered outside Guelph City Hall to join in the Global Climate Strike movement, calling for immediate action around the globe, and locally to deny Blue Triton a water bottling permit while phasing out all permits for…
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Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued a letter of instruction regarding proof of vaccination requirements for persons entering facilities used for sport and recreational activities. We are now experiencing a fourth…
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While the province has announced they are building new highways, Puslinch mayor James Seeley is looking for a more firm commitment on a future phase of a bypass around Puslinch in the coming year. In a year-end interview, Seeley said…
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In consultation with the Medical Officer of Health for WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, the State of Emergency in Wellington County will remain in place. The County had previously planned to end its State of Emergency on December 31 at 11:59 pm…
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A local resident is asking for a zoning bylaw amendment to legalize storing cars and seven shipping and storage containers for industrial-use on their agricultural property. At Wednesday night’s public meeting, James and Wanda Xuereb will be presenting their bylaw…
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The Highway 6 enhancement project kicked off with council receiving the preliminary design of the new interchange which will be located on the Hanlon Expressway between Wellington Road 34 and Maltby Road. Maltby Road and Wellington Road 34 would no…
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In consultation with the Medical Officer of Health for Wellington Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Wellington aims to end its State of Emergency on December 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline and…
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The Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) is pleased to announce the County of Wellington, ON, as a winner of the CPWA 2021 National Public Works Week (NPWW) Awards Contest. Wellington’s 2021 NPWW celebration competed for the award with other Canadian…
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Beginning September 27, patrons 12 years of age and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to enter any County library branch and the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Upon entering any County library branch or…
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The County of Wellington is considering allowing off-road vehicles, like ATVs, side-by-sides, and off-road motorcycles, on county roads. Currently six out of seven municipalities in the county allow off road vehicles on their township roads, but the rugged modes of…
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