ABOYNE – A dedicated indoor children’s play space may be coming to the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
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Compass Community Services launches ‘Cost of Waiting’ campaign
GUELPH – Compass Community Services launched “The Cost of Waiting” campaign on Jan. 13 to draw attention to the funding gaps for people with disabilities.
Automated speed cameras go live in Wellington County
FERGUS – The county’s automated speed enforcement pilot program officially went live in some designated school and community safety zones on Jan. 15, meaning drivers who speed in those areas could end up with tickets mailed to them after the fact.
Unions blame provincial funding, board changes for UGDSB’s financial strains
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board director Peter Sovran says the board is facing financial pressure and he has pointed to staff absences as a cause. But union officials say the problem is inadequate funding and overworked, under-resourced educators.
Schofield’s mother files complaint against OPP with oversight agency
GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody has filed an official complaint against the OPP. Nathaniel Schofield, 36, died on July 10 after spending a night at the Wellington OPP station in Rockwood.
Police beat: Uttering threats
CLIFFORD – Police have charged a local man with uttering threats following an incident here earlier this month.
Ontario helping more seniors keep fit, healthy and active in their community
ONTARIO – The Ontario government is spending $3.7 million in 316 existing Seniors Active Living Centre programs across the province.
Centre Wellington councillor Bronwynne Wilton nominated as Green Party candidate
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Ward 5 Councillor Bronwynne Wilton has been nominated as the Ontario Greens’ candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills in the upcoming provincial election.
Two more people charged in 2019 murder of Jason Brown
MINTO – Police have charged two more people in connection with the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jason John Brown. Five people in total have now been charged in the murder of the 43-year-old Kitchener man.
Top monthly Advertiser X posts for 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a list of articles that received the most engagement on the Wellington Advertiser’s Twitter (now known as X) account in 2024.