Bridge closure - The Badley Bridge on Wellington Road 21, heading into Elora, was closed for replacement as of 7am on Jan. 6.
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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.
Police beat: Man faces drug, gun charges after trying to evade police
PUSLINCH - A Richmond Hill man faces numerous charges after a brief police chase ended with police finding drugs and a loaded hand gun in a vehicle.
Centre Wellington battle first 2020 fire on New Year’s day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A New Year’s Day fire call for a residential dryer turned out to be a corn dryer on fire.
Invoice pending following unauthorized burn of trailer
WELLINGTON NORTH - An invoice from the township is pending following a Monday night burn of an abandoned house trailer.
Trees for Tots pickup expands to Aberfoyle and Rockwood
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is expanding its Trees for Tots Christmas tree collection this year to Wellington County residents in Aberfoyle and Rockwood.
Gas leak forces brief evacuation in Erin
ERIN - The OPP evacuated some residents of downtown Erin as a precaution early Monday morning after a sidewalk snow plow operator struck a natural gas line, causing a leak.
Public skating had families active through holidays
Community free skate – Lots of folks from around Wellington County arrived at the Elora and…
Interim taxes due on Feb. 28, April 30
ABERFOYLE - Interim 2020 property taxes are due Feb. 28 and April 30 in Puslinch.
The top stories of 2019 at wellingtonadvertiser.com
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From tragedies that touched the community to a highly anticipated federal election and everything in between, 2019 was an eventful year for local news.
Belwood Lake Car Club donates to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Food Bank boosters - The Belwood Lake Car Club raised and donated $1,500 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Puslinch council seeks clarity on liability concerns about ATVs on local roads
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch officials are seeking input from the township’s insurance provider on liability concerns and other implications of implementing bylaws allowing ATVs on municipal highways.
Puslinch council supports AMO’s take on Bill 132
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch council has directed staff to send a letter of support for AMO’s position on changes to Bill 132 in regards to the Aggregate Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
