WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) recently provided businesses in 15 counties, including Wellington, an opportunity to share how they are affected by tariffs imposed by the U.S.
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Mobile hazardous waste depot in Aberfoyle for June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s mobile household hazardous waste (MHHW) depot has moved to the Aberfoyle waste facility and will be there for the month of June.
Public health working with partners after closure of Guelph Consumption and Treatment Site
GUELPH – The local health unit has been working with area partners as the Consumption and Treatment Site (CTS) in Guelph closed on March 31 and the Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART) opened on April 1 as directed by the province.
Police seek help to identify sexual assault suspect
MINTO – OPP officials say a male suspect confronted a woman on White's Junction Trail near Palmerston on May 25 at about 8am and "asked [her] to have sex for money, while also attempting to grab [her] arm."
Local councillor signs letter opposing province’s Bill 5
FERGUS – Centre Wellington councillor Bronwynne Wilton has signed her name to a letter speaking out against Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act.
Catholic secondary school to include Grades 7 and 8 in 2026
GUELPH – Grade 7 and 8 students will soon be attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Secondary School.
County launches new tourism experience development program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has officially launched a new tourism experience development program, with grants up to $3,000 available for local tourism businesses.
Wellington County OPP year-end report reveals busy 2024
ERIN – Wellington County OPP presented its 2024 year-end report at the Erin council meeting on May 22.
Something to smile about: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raises $191,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – Tim Hortons announced that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States.
Conestogo Dam rehabilitation project continues into year two
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Expect lower water levels in the Conestogo Lake reservoir throughout the summer and fall.