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Isabel Buckmaster, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Isabel Buckmaster covers Wellington County under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Isabel

New county speed enforcement cameras see over 7,000 tickets given out in two weeks

New county speed enforcement cameras see over 7,000 tickets given out in two weeks

Four cameras are now live in Fergus, Aberfoyle, Palmerston and Mount Forest with three more coming on line shortly
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Mapleton looking for input on water, wastewater funding strategy

Mapleton looking for input on water, wastewater funding strategy

The township is looking to create a municipal services corporation to help increase its borrowing capacity and fund proposed expansions
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Wellness retreat proposed for Jones Baseline

Wellness retreat proposed for Jones Baseline

Neighbouring residents are concerned the proposed business could lead to trespassers and noise
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Final 55 units for Arthur development approved by council

Final 55 units for Arthur development approved by council

The development will have 217 total units once completed
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Greenspace lighting initiative in Elora extended until spring

Greenspace lighting initiative in Elora extended until spring

Township staff said the extension is not anticipated to have any negative impacts on area trees or residents
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Wellington North Farmers' Market moving to former pool location

Wellington North Farmers' Market moving to former pool location

 The Farmers’ Market will run from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays from June 14 to Sept. 27 in 2025
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New uses, smaller lots added to Centre Wellington Business Park

New uses, smaller lots added to Centre Wellington Business Park

Staff said these changes will make the lots more saleable
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St. David Street development 'might not be what the people want'

St. David Street development 'might not be what the people want'

Centre Wellington council has approved a stacked townhouse with 12, two-bedroom rental units and 18 parking spaces on St. David Street North near Strathallen Park
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Wellness retreat agritourism business proposed on Jones Baseline

Wellness retreat agritourism business proposed on Jones Baseline

Five tiny homes for overnight accommodation are also proposed
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ICYMI: Mount Forest store closure upsets residents

ICYMI: Mount Forest store closure upsets residents

The Mount Forest Peavey Mart is set to close in Q2 of this year
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