Links

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

For Hydro                                 Contact: Hydro One   www.hydroone.com or 1-888-664-9376
 
Rogers Cable                            Contact:                      www.digline.ca          or 1-888-DIG-2407
 
Water                                       Contact: Town of Erin Water Department 519-855-4407 for
Frank at Ext. 253 or Louise at Ext. 228