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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

Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy event highlights need for rural harm reduction

Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy event highlights need for rural harm reduction

Almost 100 people attended the event to learn more about local harm-reduction strategies and resources currently available in the community
St. David Street North reconstruction breaks watermain in Fergus

St. David Street North reconstruction breaks watermain in Fergus

A notice from the township said the break is likely to cause discoloured water throughout the north end of Fergus
Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy event highlights need for rural harm reduction

Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy event highlights need for rural harm reduction

Almost 100 people attended the event to learn more about local harm-reduction strategies and resources currently available in the community
Goodbye to the old Groves hospital

Goodbye to the old Groves hospital

Monday night wind storm damages properties in Arthur, Rothsay

Monday night wind storm damages properties in Arthur, Rothsay

No injuries were reported
CW to hire intern to help designate more heritage properties by 2025

CW to hire intern to help designate more heritage properties by 2025

There are 1,052 properties on the township's municipal heritage register: 121 designated properties and 931 listed properties
Centre Wellington unsure if new negotiations will delay termite project

Centre Wellington unsure if new negotiations will delay termite project

Aetna Pest Control is the third vendor the township has approached to take on its termite management program
Some residents aren't thrilled about county's proposed minimum waste fee

Some residents aren't thrilled about county's proposed minimum waste fee

A minimum waste fee is typically between $5 to $10
Private dog parks popping up in backyards in Guelph/Wellington County

Private dog parks popping up in backyards in Guelph/Wellington County

Ranging in price from $5 to $15 per dog per hour, there are currently private dog park listings in Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, Erin and Puslinch
Private dog parks are popping up in backyards in Guelph/Wellington County

Private dog parks are popping up in backyards in Guelph/Wellington County

Ranging in price from $5 to $15 per dog per hour, there are currently private dog park listings in Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, Erin and Puslinch
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