In order to make our website user friendly, we have tried to include external links that may be relevant to our website users.
To check the weather in the Town of Erin and surrounding areas visit: The Weather Network
Government Agencies/Organizations
Province of Ontario - The official website of the Province of Ontario.
www.ofa.on.ca - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Credit Valley Conservation - Watershed management policy, conservation areas, land use policy and regulations, and contacts. The eastern section of the Town of Erin falls within this jurisdiction.
Grand River Conservation - Manages water and other natural resources in the Grand River watershed. The western section of the Town of Erin falls within this jurisdiction.
The Greenbelt Protection Act - follow the links - Home / Resources for Municipalities / Land Use Planning / Greenbelt Protection - The Town of Erin falls under this as well.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Includes program information, ministerial contacts, research programs, guidelines, and links.
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit - Information about local services, health information, list of clinics, classes and courses.
East Wellington Family Health Team - Local family health clinic providing primary medical care, nutrition services and mental health services.
East Wellington Community Services - EWCS (EWAG) - East Wellington Community Services is a community-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life throught the provision of a multi-service centre, support of individuals in need, coordination of information on available services, liaison with related organizations, intitiation of new programs and encouragement of community development.
Wellington Waterloo Community Futures Development - The Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with Industry Canada. The services provided by the WWCFDC exist to promote economic growth and community development of the Region of Waterloo and the County of Wellington
Ontario Electronics Stewardship is the industry organization responsible for implementing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Program, according to the Waste Diversion Act, 2002. The WEEE Program was developed with Waste Diversion Ontario (www.wdo.ca). Help keep unwanted electronics out of landfill. Click HERE for more info.
Members of our Upper Tier Government
The County of Wellington - our upper tier government
Lou Maieron, Mayor - Town of Erin, County Councillor - Wellington County - (519) 855-4407 Ext. 232 - lou.maieron@erin.ca
Ken Chapman - County Councillor - Wellington County - (519) 833-2244 kenc@wellington.ca
Ted Arnott, MPP - Member of Provincial Parliament for the Town of Erin in the riding of Waterloo-Wellington
Mike Chong, MP - Member of Parliament (Federal) for the Town of Erin in the riding of Wellington Halton Hills
Humane Society and Animal Control Information
Upper Credit Humane Society are responsible for animal control within the Town of Erin. Adoption of pets.
Canadian Association of Humane Trappings provides information regarding wildlife conflicts - the humane trapping of skunks, raccoons, coyotes etc.
Coyotes in the Community - published by the MNR - provides information regarding coyotes
Education
Upper Grand District School Board - Responsible for the administration and management of the amalgamated school districts of Wellington County and Dufferin County. Located in Guelph - English Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Wellington Catholic District School Board -Serves the educational interests of nearly 8000 students in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington.
Conseil scolair public de district Centre-Sud-Ouest - le seul conseil scolaire public de langue française pour la région du Centre-Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario - French Immersion - public school.
Conseil scolair de district catholique - French Catholic School Board
University of Guelph - Biological and Physical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Engineering, Arts and Social Sciences etc.
Denny Bus Lines - providing school bus transportation within the Town of Erin.
Wellington Dufferin School Bus Transportation Services - including inclement weather, delays, etc.
To check the weather in the Town of Erin and surrounding areas visit: The Weather Network
Other Municipalities
County of Wellington - Official page which lists all services, departments, history and contact information for residents and visitors to the county - the Town's upper tier government - responsible for Solid Waste Services - garbage and recycling pickup in the Town of Erin.
Within Wellington County:
Township of Centre Wellington
Township of Guelph Eramosa
Township of Mapleton
Town of Minto
Township of Puslinch
Township of Wellington North
The City of Guelph
Our Other Neighbouring Municipalities
The Town of Caledon - our neighbour to the east
The Township of East Garafraxa - our neighbour to the north
The Town of Halton Hills - our neighbour to the south
Tourism
The Hills of Headwaters - explore the Hills of the Headwaters - The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association is a regional, membership-based, non-profit organization with a mandate to facilitate the development and promotion of the Headwaters region as a tourism destination.
Festival and Events Ontario - see what's on all around us - province wide
Province of Ontario Tourism Information - visit Ontario, yours to discover!
Canadian Passport Information - information and downloadable forms
Time Out Travel - what's happening in the County of Wellington and beyond
Wellington Festivals - see what is going on in the County of Wellington
In The Hills - Check out What's On in and around our area!
Newspapers - that serve our area
Erin Advocate
The Wellington Advertiser
The Orangeville Banner
The Independent (Georgetown)
The Halton Herald
Utilities - Call Before You Dig - Locating Services
For Bell & Enbridge Gas Contact: Ontario 1 Call www.on1call.com or 1-800-400-2255
Water Contact: Town of Erin Water Department 519-855-4407 for
Frank at Ext. 253 or Louise at Ext. 228