WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, as cases in Wellington County continue to rise.
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Cork: Wellington County in solid position to deal with waste
WELLINGTON NORTH – The County of Wellington will be well positioned to deal with solid waste when a second cell at the Riverstown Waste Facility opens next year.
Public health orders closure of Old Order Mennonite churches, schools
NORTH WELLINGTON – Public health has ordered the closure of schools, churches and gathering spaces in Old Order Mennonite communities in northern Wellington County. Individuals in these communities have also been ordered to follow public health measures.
Minto draft budget projects 1.5% tax levy increase
MINTO – A 1.5 per cent increase in the local tax levy is currently projected in the town’s 2021 draft budget.
COVID-19 responsible for anticipated $14-million deficit in UGDSB budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is looking at a budget deficit of more than $14 million for the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police seek to identify person of interest in bank fraud complaint
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify a "person of interest" in connection with a fraud complaint at a bank here.
Maple Leaf Acres officials say snowbirds can’t stay at park
CENTRE WELLINGTON - About 40 seasonal members of Maple Leaf Acres are scrambling to find accommodation for the winter because the association governing the trailer park won’t extend their leases.
UGDSB director Martha Rogers delays retirement
GUELPH – Martha Rogers will be staying on for an additional seven months as director of education at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Messages4Hope campaign smashes goal of 10,000 messages shared
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Messages4Hope campaign far exceeded its goal to reach 10,000 messages of hope.
Council recommends allowing severance on Meiklejohn House property
MINTO – Town council has recommended approval for a lot severance on a historic Harriston property.
COVID-19 cases on the rise as Wellington County sees third death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, both locally and across Ontario, a third Wellington County resident has died from the virus - the first fatal case here in almost seven months.
Council defers decision on appointment to chamber
MAPLETON – Council here hesitated at creating a partnership with the local chamber of commerce.…
Stolen Bobcat found ‘inoperable’
MOOREFIELD – On Nov. 5 at about 10am, Wellington County OPP received a theft report on Wellington…
Centre Wellington firefighters attended a tractor fire northwest of Elora
Tractor fire – Centre Wellington firefighters extinguished a tractor fire on Nov. 9 on the…
Hooves for Hospice raised $8,000 for Hospice Wellington
Horse fundraiser – As a result of a very successful event, Hooves for Hospice raised $8,000…