WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Children’s Early Years Division has recommended the expansion of the Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre in Aboyne to use up time-limited funds, and create new child care spaces.
Palmerston resident creates historical sports display for community
PALMERSTON – In honour of Palmerston’s 150th birthday celebration, longtime community member Wayne Martin decided to create an artistic display showcasing Palmerston’s love of sports.
‘Intrusive’ drain to be improved for $160,000
MAPLETON – Back in February 2024, Mapleton Township received a notice of request for a major improvement for the Pentz Drain.
Cost for work on Wellington Roads 52, 22 to reach $6.5 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county roads committee met on June 10 and reviewed a tender for the reconstruction on Wellington Roads 52 and 22 in Erin.
Township to buy ice resurfacer for $183,000
MAPLETON – Township council has approved the purchase of a $183,000 ice resurfacer a little earlier than originally planned to ensure it arrives in time for the 2026-27 ice rental season.
Special Olympics bocce ball team wins gold at provincial championship
OTTAWA – The Special Olympics bocce ball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) has brought home gold medals from the provincial championships.
Minto council requests Ontario government to reject Bill 5
MINTO – Council here shared some strong opinions about Bill 5, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, at a June 3 meeting.
Raleway Festival makes its way along the tracks
PALMERSTON – The fourth annual Raleway Festival is chugging along the Palmerston tracks and will be arriving on June 21 for a celebration of rails and ales.
County ponders annual tax hikes to address $81-million infrastructure funding ‘gap’
GUELPH – Wellington County officials are pondering annual tax increases – over and above what has already been planned and possibly for as long as a decade – to help address an $81-million “gap” in funding for infrastructure projects.
Councillor questions financial transparency of Erin garage project
GUELPH – At least two county councillors were disappointed with a lack of financial details provided to council about a new $18-million roads garage in Erin.
Wardens’ caucus releases Tariff Impact Survey results
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) recently provided businesses in 15 counties, including Wellington, an opportunity to share how they are affected by tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Palmerston 150th Headstone and Plaque hunt in full swing
MINTO – In celebration of Palmerston’s upcoming 150th birthday, two groups have come together to create an event for history buffs and those eager to learn about local legends.
Rural students learn all aspects of safety at Safe Kids Day
PALMERSTON – Students from across Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North took part in a day filled with hands-on interactive safety education last week.
County launches new tourism experience development program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has officially launched a new tourism experience development program, with grants up to $3,000 available for local tourism businesses.
County takes aim at ‘housing crisis’; lower-tier municipalities to split $7M
GUELPH – Wellington County will be providing approximately $7 million to its seven lower-tier municipalities to tackle affordable housing – but council approval didn’t come easy.