WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local Conservative politicians say reimposing mandatory minimum sentences, harkening back to the Stephen Harper era, would help address residents’ concerns about crime.
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Municipalities to receive $9 million in infrastructure funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government announced on Sept. 19 the county and its seven lower tier municipalities will be receiving close to $9 million in combined infrastructure funding.
Hospice Wellington releases 2024-25 gratitude report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington released its 2024-25 gratitude report Sept. 17, highlighting the organizations impact on the community. According to the report, 308 people were served by the organization in-house with at least 1,200 clients supported in the past year. Hospice Wellington beg
Elmira man aims to be oldest person to run across Canada in support of mental health
ELMIRA – Elmira resident Clay Williams is getting ready to embark on a cross-Canada journey in support of mental health.
Wellington’s Nina Hiddema makes top five in Ontario’s Queen of the Furrow
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington’s Queen of the Furrow Nina Hiddema made top five in the competition to be crowned Ontario’s Queen of the Furrow during last week’s International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Grassie, Ontario.
County’s home energy tool kit expands nationwide through CHBA collaboration
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county is collaborating with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) to make its Home Energy Tool Kits available to other municipalities and Home Builders’ Associations across Canada.
OPINION: Rural theft is on the rise – here’s how to protect yourself
ONTARIO – It’s a sinking feeling you don’t forget. And it’s one that more and more Ontarians, including in rural communities, are experiencing: finding yourself the victim of theft.
Governments spending on farmland improvements
ONTARIO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to their farmland.
School boards to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Police beat: Weapon charge
FERGUS – A man is facing a weapon charge after an incident here earlier this month involving a person barricading themself in a local home. Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to a home in Fergus on Sept. 8 “to assist a neighbouring police service in arresting an individual on the