WELLINGTON COUNTY – The joint Smart Cities initiative between the county and the City of Guelph is moving forward under a revised plan following a planning hiatus resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Province announces funding for homeless shelters, housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s too soon to say what impact a $150 million cash injection of provincial funding for homeless shelters and longer-term housing will have at a local level, says the county’s social services administrator.
Province extends emergency orders to July 22
QUEEN’S PARK - The provincial government, has officially extended all emergency orders currently in force under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 22.
Registrations open for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament
MINTO – Organizers of the annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament here are taking registrations and seeking sponsors for the 2020 event.
Serving up refreshments on Canada Day
Ice tea entrepreneurs – With the mercury climbing on Canada Day, July 1, Maya Polyzotis and…
Province makes moves aimed at ending state of emergency
QUEEN’S PARK – New legislation introduced by the provincial government on July 7 could soon end Ontario’s declared state of emergency but leave some of the existing emergency orders in place a year or more.
County approves BRE funding for Erin and Centre Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Projects in Centre Wellington and Erin have been approved for funding under the county’s Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Local Implementation Fund.
Lennox questions conservation authority governance model
WELLINGTON NORTH – A resolution expressing support for area conservation authorities sparked discussion on their role and governance during the June 22 township council meeting here.
Green Legacy delivers results despite pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Green Legacy delivered impressive results this spring, despite being forced to revamp key elements of the program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pools, splashpad in Minto set to open July 6
MINTO – Swimming pools and the splash pad in this municipality will be open by July 6, with measures in place to promote physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council approves social media policy for Wellington North Fire Service
WELLINGTON NORTH – A staff report provided to council at the June 22 meeting indicates the Wellington North Fire Services (WNFS) has developed a policy to ensure uniform usage of social media sites across the
Linton pays tribute to retiring county staff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton paid tribute to two senior county employees who were participating in their final meeting as staff members on June 25.
County council approves bylaw authorizing OPP hirings, vehicle
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local OPP detachment will soon be getting some additional staffing and a new vehicle.
County directs affordable housing funding to seniors project
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has made a conditional commitment to direct $1.6 million in federal funding over two years for development of affordable rental housing to an existing seniors housing project under development by St. Joseph’s Housing Corporation.
County land acknowledgement still in the works
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County staff are taking a methodical approach to developing wording of a proposed land acknowledgement to open council meetings and functions.