WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County council has awarded Cox Construction with a tax-in $3.47 million roadwork contract to renew six kilometres of Wellington Road 22.
County approves continued tax rebate for low-income seniors and persons with a disability
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has approved a tax rebate for low-income seniors who are at least 65 years-old, as well as low-income persons who have a disability.
Wellington North hires new finance director
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North has hired Farhad Hossain as the township's new finance director, replacing Adam McNabb.
‘A sad day’: Mississauga father dead after weekend incident at conservation area
ROCKWOOD – A 33-year-old Mississauga man is dead following a boating incident at the Rockwood Conservation Area on June 4.
Pickleball comes to Mount Forest and District Sports Complex
WELLINGTON NORTH – A pickball program kicked off on May 30 and runs until August, three times a week, at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.
Local results in the provincial election
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington Advertiser's live coverage of local results from the 43rd provincial election.
Electricity bills increasing in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Ontario Energy Board approved an application from Wellington North Power to increase its rates.
New name, same pest, more destruction as LDD moth returns to region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following what bordered on an invasion last year, the LDD (Lymantria dispar dispar) moth, also known to county residents as the European Gypsy moth or spongy moth, is returning for the 2022 season.
Relay for Life returns to Wellington Heights Secondary School
MOUNT FOREST – Students are hitting the track at Wellington Heights Secondary School on June 3 for the return of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. It’ll be the first Relay For Life event held at the school in three years.
Proposed amendments to county official plan sent to province for approval
GUELPH - Wellington County council passed the first amendment to its official plan as it continues working through the latest five-year review and a Municipal Comprehensive Review process.
Lifeguard shortage impacts program hours at Mount Forest and Arthur swimming pools
WELLINGTON NORTH – Outdoor pools in Mount Forest and Arthur will be open this summer with a change in operating hours due to staffing challenges.
Obstetrics services unavailable at hospitals in Palmerston, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Faced with a lack of nursing staff trained in obstetrics care, North Wellington Health Care is halting obstetrics services at hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest from June 6 to at least Sept. 1.
County grants tax relief for Pearle Hospitality’s Elora South development
GUELPH – After discussion, county council voted to defer, for the next five years, property taxes paid by Pearle Hospitality on its Elora South development.
Silver Fox Distillery named Grand National Champion
ARTHUR - Silver Fox Distillery, owned and operated by Lisa and Mark Townsend, has been named the 2022 U.S. Open Spirits’ Grand National Champion as the recipient of six awards, including three golds.
No soft spot for feathered friends at Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH – A petition from resident Mark Baldock to permit the keeping of backyard chickens in the township ruffled some feathers at a May 24 council meeting.