FERGUS - Education workers from Wellington County's two school boards, who are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, are on strike and actively protesting around the constituency office of Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott in downtown Fergus.
Education workers in Wellington County set to strike Friday
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Education workers at the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board will strike on Nov. 4, CUPE Local 256 president Bill Foster has confirmed to the Wellington Advertiser.
Mapleton’s Organic hosted a Halloween fundraiser for Palmerston hospital
Halloween fundraiser – Christine Peterkin and Matt Fisher of Mapleton’s Organic hosted young…
Minto streets dedicated to local veteran families
Street dedication - Roughly 40 people, including local dignitaries and family members, gathered on the morning of Oct. 29 at newly unveiled street signs in Palmerston, commemorating the lives of eight men from both the Bridge and Stephenson families who served in the First and Second World Wars.
Arthur Optimist Club held Halloween treat bag giveaway
Trick-or-treat – The Arthur Optimist Club held its annual Halloween treat bag giveaway on…
How will an education workers strike affect Wellington County schools?
WELLINGTON COUNTY - On Nov. 4, 302 education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and employed by Wellington County’s two school boards could walk off the job in a province-wide strike.
Lennox defeats Yake, reclaiming Wellington North mayor’s seat
KENILWORTH – Andy Lennox will return as Wellington North mayor after defeating challenger Dan Yake on Monday night by 171 votes.
‘We’re going to keep it dark’: Salem Frights returns with new haunts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salem Frights has returned from the dark depths of Darryl Magierowski’s mind to scare those who dare enter his newly expanded Halloween haunt at 470 Wellington Road 7.
Voter turnout in Wellington averaging less than 20% ahead of election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the Oct. 24 municipal election approaches, votes for councillors, mayors and school trustees are being cast by electors across the county. The Wellington Advertiser breaks down the numbers so far.
Cost of wastewater services to increase as Wellington North signs agreement with OCWA
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue providing wastewater treatment services to Wellington North for the next two years, albeit at an increased cost.
Grants alleviate costs and fees for local businesses, community organizations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Improvements to some Wellington North businesses will be less costly thanks to community improvement and development grants approved by council.
Township sharing cost of Preston Street reconstruction with Cachet Developments
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has agreed to share the cost of reconstructing Preston Street with Cachet Developments in Arthur.
Marriage for couple in their 90s stands the test of time
ABOYNE – In a world of impermanence, a marriage lasting over seven decades is about as close as two people can become.
Council divided on support for land severance in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Planning staff advised council not to support an application from Red Maple Land Company seeking to sever designated prime agricultural property located at 8648 Highway 6 in Arthur, but in a rare move, the recommendation was defeated at an Oct. 11 meeting.
Arthur residents concerned about four-storey apartment building proposal
WELLINGTON NORTH – A four-storey apartment building is likely coming to Arthur following a request from developer Surinder Chaudhry to modify the zoning of a 2.3-acre property at 152 Frederick Street West.