WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 2021 budget with a 1.2 per cent increase in the county portion of property taxes was approved by county council on Jan. 28. County residents can expect to pay about $8 more in taxes per $100,000 assessment on the county portion of their tax bills.
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Belwood man charged with luring a minor, distributing child pornography
BELWOOD – Police have charged a Belwood man with luring a minor and child pornography. Wellington County OPP officials say police executed a search warrant at a Belwood home on Jan. 28.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), with four inpatients and one staff member testing positive for the virus.
CW councillors encourage municipal representatives to give to community groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors wore their hearts on their sleeves at the Jan. 18 council meeting as two councillors put forth motions to benefit charitable organizations and welcome local newcomers.
Township changing website provider to save cash and facilitate partnership
MAPLETON – A change in website providers will allow the township to save money and make working…
Pandemic exhaustion is setting in
By Jennifer Doelman As we persevere through yet another lockdown, the public health crisis of…
SEDC funding positions to assist businesses
MINTO – Saugeen Economic Development Corporation is funding two positions to assist businesses in…
Province opens applications process for new MMP intake
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a new Municipal Modernization Program (MMP)…
Experts say pets also impacted by pandemic, urge province to reopen groomers
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can have a big impact on four-legged family members, local pet experts say.
Police beat: One of two suspects nabbed during theft from store
FERGUS – One woman has been charged and police are searching for a male accomplice after two…
WDGPH issues warning after four fentanyl deaths
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials are reminding residents about…
Two charged in pipe battle
GUELPH – Two Guelph men face charges after an altercation in which they hit each other in the…
Chris White appointed GRCA chair, Sue Foxton appointed Vice-Chair
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has a new chair and vice-chair.…
Wellington County free drop off for Christmas trees ends on Jan. 30
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s free Christmas Tree drop off program is winding down.…
Mammograms still offered at Groves hospital during lockdown
ABOYNE – Don’t neglect your health because of COVID-19 safety measures, say officials at…