Isabel Buckmaster

Halifax

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter at Guelph Today

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Articles

Rockwood apartment project scrapped due to economic conditions

1 day ago | thespec.com | Isabel Buckmaster

ROCKWOOD — It looks like a new apartment building isn’t coming to Main Street in Rockwood after all. According to a report coming to Guelph/Eramosa council for approval on Monday, property owner Mike Caputo has told the township that he intends to abandon plans to construct a three-story apartment with 24 residential units at 197 Main St. S. in Rockwood, near Valley Road and adjacent to an existing apartment complex.
Erin wastewater construction 'ongoing disaster' for local business

2 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

Local gym Erin Fitness is fighting back against the Town of Erin's plan to close their driveway access for three months during wastewater construction ERIN – Ongoing wastewater construction on Erin's Main Street could wreak havoc on a local business in the coming months.
Costs climbing for new 'tot lot' planned for Rockmosa Park

2 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

The project is anticipated to cost $226,000, which is $72,000 more than was budgeted for in 2025 ROCKWOOD – More money is needed to finish the Rockmosa Park upgrades. In a report coming to Guelph/Eramosa council on Monday, staff have recommended awarding a tender for the new tot lot at Rockmosa Park to Bomar Landscaping Inc. for $153,707.
Emergency culvert replacement needed on Conservation Road

2 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

The culvert lost its entire shoulder in early April after a partial inlet blockage and excessive rainfall and has been closed since GUELPH/ERAMOSA — A culvert on Conservation Road needs costly repairs after an unexpected failure led to its closure earlier this spring.
Main Street fire in Rockwood causes $200,000 in damages

2 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

ROCKWOOD – A Tuesday afternoon fire has temporarily closed a Main Street business in Rockwood. In a phone interview, Rockwood Fire Chief Jim Petrik said that the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Main Street in Rockwood at around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday that impacted a couple of businesses and their upstairs apartments.
Rockwood apartment project scrapped due to economic conditions

2 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

The developer has advised the township that he is no longer moving forward with the 24-unit development ROCKWOOD — It looks like a new apartment building isn't coming to Main Street in Rockwood after all. According to a report coming to Guelph/Eramosa council for approval on Monday, property owner Mike Caputo has told the township that he intends to abandon plans to construct a three-story apartment with 24 residential units at 197 Main St. S.
Neighbours, gun club continue to clash over noise in Puslinch

3 days ago | thespec.com | Isabel Buckmaster

PUSLINCH – As residents living near a longstanding gun club wait for the township’s new shooting range bylaw, the club is concerned some of the newly proposed regulations will negatively impact the business.
Automated speed enforcement funds could 'Build Belsyde Better'

5 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

A group of Fergus residents is asking the county to consider redesigning Belsyde Avenue to encourage slower speeds and safer streets FERGUS – A local non-profit wants to see the county use automated speed enforcement camera funds to redesign Belsyde Avenue in Fergus for slower speeds to create easier, active movement through the area.
County councillor pushes back against Erin Garage project

5 days ago | guelphtoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

Coun. Mary Lloyd feels there needs to be more financial transparency about the Erin Garage project ERIN – One county councillor feels the Erin Garage project should be delayed until there is more financial transparency. Coun. Mary Lloyd spoke out against the Erin Garage project at a county council meeting earlier this week, questioning how the county roads committee could award a project when no financial figures were provided and asking for it to be delayed until the financial results are in.
ICYMI: Battery energy storage facility approved in Centre Wellington

6 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

This article was previously posted on EloraFergusToday. FERGUS – Centre Wellington is set to become the home of one of Canada's largest battery energy storage systems for 25 years. Following staff recommendations at a Centre Wellington council meeting Monday afternoon, Centre Wellington council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment allowing Aypa Power LLC to construct a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 6235 Guelph St., roughly two kilometres south of Fergus.