WELLINGTON NORTH – Township operations director Matt Aston and chief building official Darren Jones have been appointed joint, interim CAOs effective June 1, replacing outgoing CAO Mike Givens.
Wellington North moving to second stage of study on cannabis production land uses
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North has completed the first of a four-stage study of policy and land uses for cannabis cultivation. In the spring staff will be advancing to the second stage of developing policy options and a zoning bylaw to bring back to council.
Free wi-fi access now available at county housing buildings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The installation of 32 wi-fi access points in county-owned social and affordable housing buildings to provide free internet access is complete.
County receiving $8.75 million from federal-provincial child care agreement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county is receiving $8.75 million this year from Ontario's $10-a-day federal-provincial child care agreement which came into effect April 1. Officials say there's still much work ahead before money will reach operators and parents receive fee rebates.
Wellington North senior recognized for community volunteer efforts
MOUNT FOREST – Kay Ayres is such a treasure to Wellington North she was twice presented with the township’s 2022 Senior of the Year Award.
No shortage of rapid antigen tests for county child care providers
GUELPH – The Wellington County Children’s Early Years Division has so far received 22,637 test kits (containing five tests each), completing three distribution rounds to 44 child care centres and 24 home child care providers within Wellington County.
Federal budget 2022: What’s in it for seniors?
OTTAWA - The 2022 federal budget, released April 7, provides some good news for seniors, particularly when it comes to income support and tax credits for making homes safer and more accessible.
Active COVID-19 cases down across WDGPH region after steady rise
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of April 19, there are 581 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region (down 7% from a week ago). There are 15 people hospitalized across the public health region.
No objections to new telecom tower coming to Kenilworth
WELLINGTON NORTH – Shared Tower Inc. intends to build a 70-metre, self-supporting telecom tower at 6832 Wellington Road 109 targeting Teviotdale and surrounding areas to the north and west of Wellington Road 109.
‘Difficult decisions’: public forum highlights Arthur’s coming growing pains
ARTHUR – There’s no denying Wellington North will experience its fair share of growing pains in the coming decades, as officials spur on economic growth and the housing to support it.
Kay Ayres named Wellington North’s senior of the year
MOUNT FOREST – Resident Kay Ayres was recognized for her dedication and volunteerism as the 2022 Wellington North senior of the year award recipient.
Black Cat speed monitors reveal chronic speeding problems on Brock Road
PUSLINCH – Over five days between Jan. 28 and Feb. 3, Black Cat speed monitors installed along Brock Road in Puslinch tracked the speeds of 63,739 vehicles.
Mask Off Guelph event raises $50,000 for The Grove Hubs
GUELPH – Mask Off Guelph held the “MASKuerade with a twist” event on April 9 with proceeds going to The Grove Hubs, a Youth Mental Health Ontario initiative providing mental health supports to area youth.
Ground-breaking ceremony held at future Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark
Breaking ground – Lions Club members, township officials and a local youth marked the…
Council approves purchase of three trucks
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s building and operations departments are getting a few shiny, new trucks.