ABOYNE – A Pride flag is flying above the OPP station in Aboyne – a symbol to residents and visitors alike that Wellington County is caring, inclusive, accepting of all, and won’t stand for intolerance or hate.

Cancellation of Norwell’s Grade 9 performing arts class draws opposition
A petition calling for the reversal of a decision to cut a performing arts course at Norwell District Secondary School is gaining steam, but local school board officials say the decision won’t be reversed in time for the next school year.

Rockwood ‘Cops for Cancer’ fundraiser a resounding success
ROCKWOOD – Sporting a clean-shaven head is certainly convenient given the weather lately, but for Nicole Rog, her new look means so much more than staying cool.

Provincial moves complicate urban boundary expansion picture in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Council here received some advice from Wellington County planning staff on how to proceed with requests for expanding urban boundaries within the township, in the wake of provincial changes pre-empting the county’s work in that area.

Group hopes it will have more luck with new council to save Middlebrook bridge
ELORA – The Save Middlebrook Bridge group made another attempt to save the historic bridge that is slated to be removed in 2028.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce presents Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The annual Awards of Excellence Gala, presented by OLG and the Township of Centre Wellington, was held on May 30 as an in-person gala at The GrandWay Events Centre and livestreamed to the community, allowing anyone to tune-in virtually.
With strategic plan in place township can get down to business, develop work plan
ELORA – Centre Wellington council approved the long-awaited strategic plan on May 29 that will guide the budget, priorities of staff, and establish new advisory committees to help council reach its goals before the next election in 2026.
Public health asks residents to complete cannabis survey
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials are encouraging area residents to complete an online survey about cannabis.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival next weekend
ABOYNE – People can connect with local authors, write with a typewriter, listen to stories and music, or even watch a puppet show at the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival.
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Letters to the Editor
View all letters to the editor »Bigelow Flooring: People taking care of people.
Flooring is a home improvement project that you want to get right the first time, because while you can paint over a room or change the decor, a floor is the anchor to every room.

Bigelow Flooring: People taking care of people.
Flooring is a home improvement project that you want to get right the first time, because while you can paint over a room or change the decor, a floor is the anchor to every room.

Multi-generation family finds housing solutions right at home
Renovations, expansions, and Additional Residential Units (ARUs) at a 1970s-era duplex in Elora have resulted in a three-generation family complex where everyone enjoys their own home with the comfort that loved ones are nearby.

Pioneer Septic Solutions takes care of your septic system so you can take care of the environment
Out of sight is no longer out of mind when it comes to your septic system. Working to ensure a healthy environment around your property doesn’t have to be a dirty job. Pioneer Septic Solutions has the solutions and expertise for maintaining one of the most important utilities on your property.