All nominations for the 2018 municipal elections have now been filed. There are two candidates for the position of Mayor, five candidates to fill four Puslinch Councillor positions and only one candidate for the position of Wellington County Councillor. More…
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via The Toronto Star Playing it safe, Ontario MPPs have elected veteran Progressive Conservative MPP Ted Arnott as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Arnott, a 28-year member who represents Wellington-Halton Hills, edged Conservative MPPs Randy Hillier, Jane McKenna, and…
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via therecord.com. Puslinch council met this week to decide how to proceed after a group of residents filed a judicial review of the township’s decision to keep the controversial Swastika Trail name. Following a closed meeting of council on Wednesday,…
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SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) welcomes the Government of Ontario’s commitment to investing an additional $500 million, over three years, to expand broadband connectivity in rural and northern communities. This commitment included up to $71 million towards improving cellular…
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Public meeting to be held Thursday March 22nd at the Puslinch Community Centre to discuss. A notice was posted on Friday March 16 on the township website indicating that there will be a public meeting to discuss this issue. According…
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Really? $650,000 tax payer dollars to brand Ontario’s weed stores and they come with a black and white letter logo and the name “Ontario Cannabis Store”… and people wonder why I think there is soooo much fat to cut from…
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Wellington County Council has adopted its 2018 budget and 10-Year Plan (2018 – 2027) with a 2.5% increase to the County portion of property taxes. “This budget and 10-Year Plan demonstrate the County’s commitment to investing in the long-term improvement…
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Council at its meeting to be held on January 24, 2018 will be considering the adoption of an updated Parkland Dedication By-law which includes provisions for cash-in-lieu of parkland. If you wish to delegate Council regarding the proposed By-law please…
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With great disbelief and regret, i read the letter submitted by Natalia Busch and published in this periodical. I have also heard her comments on local media, characterizing the name change issue as a ‘smear’ campaign, against her and her…
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Mike Drolet reports on the current status of the Swastika Trail debate on Global National News:
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Residents Take Legal Action Against Puslinch Township alleging Flawed Decision Not to Change Offensive Street Name Puslinch, Ontario – April 11, 2018 – A group of Puslinch area residents have launched an application for judicial review of Puslinch Council’s decision…
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via GuelphToday Week-long public engagement planned to gather info for the development plan for the Clair Road/Maltby Road area The public and other stakeholders have the opportunity to help paint the blank canvas that is the future of Guelph’s new…
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Let’s just hope it doesn’t turn into a $650,000 spend like the “Ontario Cannabis Store” logo and “corporate branding” (see it here). Why do we even need consultants for this? Request for Proposal LOGO AND BRAND STRATEGY CONSULTANT Sealed Proposals,…
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The Council of the Township of Puslinch approved its 2018 Operating and Capital Budget with a 3.0% tax increase. For the typical Puslinch residence of $577,500, the increase represents a $28.00 annual increase. The increase per $100,000 of assessment value…
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Puslinch council has put forth a proposed budget for 2018 that includes a 3% tax rate increase with a 7.54% levy increase for residents. One big change this year that has greatly affected the budgeting process is that the Township…
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Over the last two days I have read three different media reports, each stating a different Puslinch Councillor was the one who voted to change the name of Swastika Trail on Wednesday night. After sorting through the mis-information it appears…
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Imagine being embarrassed every time you ordered a pizza for delivery, filled out your address, or showed your driver’s licence. For a handful of residents who live on Swastika Trail, in Puslinch, 20 minutes southeast of Guelph, it happens all…
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