DRAYTON - The PMD Arena has been identified as an evacuation centre as flooding threatens downtown Drayton.
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All publicly funded schools in Wellington set to close Jan. 15 due to OSSTF strike action
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All publicly funded schools in Wellington County are scheduled to close on Jan. 15 due ongoing Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) strike action.
No EQAO testing for Grade 9 math students in January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students will not be participating in the Grade 9 math EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) assessments this month.
Experts warn of flooding due to potentially record-setting rainfall
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weather and conservation authority officials are predicting record-setting rainfall this weekend could cause flooding in the region.
Belwood man faces murder, arson charges in death of North Dakota man
ABOYNE - A Belwood man is facing arson and murder charges in connection with the death of a North Dakota man.
ETFO to escalate strike action Jan. 13, rotating strikes could start Jan. 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting next week, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will not supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Catholic teachers announce job action starting Jan. 13
The Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association (OECTA) is the latest union representing education workers to begin job action.
More information needed on thermal impacts: Bulmer
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch councillor Matthew Bulmer would like to see more information on potential thermal impacts before agreeing to a gravel pit expansion.
Justin Bieber hits the ice in Harriston
HARRISTON – International music superstar Justin Bieber loaded up his holiday season with hockey action, including a trip to Minto for a game of hockey here.
OMAFRA REPORT: Preventing barn fires; reducing risks
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team application submitted to province
MOUNT FOREST - Rural Wellington health care partners have officially applied to the Ministry of Health to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Badley Bridge in downtown Elora closed for replacement
Bridge closure - The Badley Bridge on Wellington Road 21, heading into Elora, was closed for replacement as of 7am on Jan. 6.
Wellington County considers 3.3% tax increase in 2020 budget
ABOYNE – Wellington County is considering a 3.3 per cent tax increase for the average homeowner in 2020.
Ice and fire at Erin mayor’s levy
A slippery start – About 350 people came out the mayor’s levy at the Erin Community Centre on…
FCSSGW acquired TorchLight to ensure continuation of services
GUELPH – Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) has taken over TeleConnect and Distress Line services from TorchLight as of Jan. 1.