Mohawk Season Opens Amidst Lingering Heartbreak
As Chantal Mitchell and boyfriend/partner Kris DiCenzo head back to Classy Lane Stables after a night of racing at Woodbine, the couple runs down their lengthy to-do list for the…
Today In History: News From The Third, April 7th, 1892
Mr. Peter Mahon of Aberfoyle was present at our last meeting of the Patrons of Industry and gave a very instructive address. Everyone is well satisfied with the manner in…
Road Hazards From CBM Lanci Gravel Pit In Puslinch
I could not understand how rocks this large were leaving the pits and dropping on the road so I decided to call CBM and talk to them about the consistently poor road conditions along Pit Row and what could be done about it.
Report into Classy Lane Stables fire expected soon
Local officials are hoping to be able to explain what caused the fire at Classy Lane Stables earlier this year, killing more than 40 racehorses. Jason Benn, a fire prevention…
Marilynn Crow’s Book Launch
The Puslinch Historical Society held a launch on March 19, 2016 for Marilynn Crow’s newly published book, “To The Seventh Generation: The Evolution of the Family Farm in Canada 1823-2015….
Update: Address Change On Fox Run Drive Denied
At the beginning of March, Diane Zadro wrote to council requesting an address change to a property on Fox Run Drive: “we have purchasers building a home on this lot….
Ontario Debt Now Stands At $308 Billion
Last month in this space, I reported on the 2016-17 provincial budget, which was presented to the Ontario Legislature on February 25th. I wrote about the massive provincial debt, now…
A Celebration Of Life: Mary Catherine McCormick (née McCaig)
On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in her 92nd year. Partner of Roy Mason. Sister of Robert McCaig (Doris) of Guelph, Lois Mast (Douglas) of Guelph and sister-in-law of Bruce Simons…
April Fools? Afraid Not. Local Sunshine List contingent grows to 433
The list of public sector employees in Ontario with a salary of $100,000 in 2015 was released on March 24. The local list includes 61 municipal employees (up by almost…
County Council Votes To Expand Rural Waste & Recycling Collection And Change User Fees
During today’s Wellington County Council meeting, Council approved expanding waste and recyclable collection to all rural households, and to change user fees for waste disposal. Both changes will take effect…