Weather
The Weather Network - Town of Erin and surrounding areas weather.
Transportation
Visit http://www.dennysbuslines.ca/ for more information.
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
Michael Dehn, Mayor of Erin, County Councillor - Wellington County - michaeld@wellington.ca
Jeff Duncan - County Councillor - Wellington County - jduncan@wellington.ca
Ted Arnott, MPP - Member of Provincial Parliament for the Town of Erin in the riding of Waterloo-Wellington
Michael Chong, MP- Member of Parliament (Federal) for the Town of Erin in the riding of Wellington Halton Hills
Humane Society and Animal Control Information
Orangeville SPCA are responsible for animal control within the Town of Erin. Adoption of pets. Emergency Animal Response.
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.
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
Newspapers That Serve Our Area
Utilities - Call Before You Dig - Locating Services
For All Utilities Contact: Ontario 1 Call www.on1call.com or 1-800-400-2255
The Town of Erin Water Department is now a part of ON 1 Call. Homeowners and Contractors can request locates through Ontario One Call by phone @ 1-800-400-2255 or online at www.on1call.com.
Other Helpful Information