WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is offering two scholarships in 2025 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study, including a one-time scholarship valued at $9,500 in celebration of GRCF supporter Murray McEwen’s 95th birthday.
Wellington County
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week runs until May 4
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign returns April 28 to May 4 with 100 per cent of the proceeds supporting over 600 charities and community groups in Canada, selected by local Tim Hortons restaurant owners.
Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.
Salem Creek Culvert closure
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County recently announced that Steed and Evans Limited will continue replacement work of the Salem Creek Culvert on Wellington Road 18 west of Elora.
Damaged Green Legacy greenhouse to get $44,000 makeover
WELLINGTON NORTH – The county’s Green Legacy program operates two nurseries, and due to drastic weather this past winter, one will require a serious makeover.
New Erin library to open shortly after Labour Day
ERIN – The town’s new $12.8-million library branch is slated to open to the public shortly after Labour Day.
Chong wins south Wellington riding for eighth time
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Wellington-Halton Hills North, the political landscape remains the same – incumbent Conservative Michael Chong won the seat and will return to Ottawa for his eighth term.
Nater re-elected in Perth-Wellington
MITCHELL – Conservative incumbent John Nater will return to his seat on the Opposition benches to represent Perth-Wellington in the next parliament.
Local results from the federal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Follow the Advertiser's coverage of the federal election in the ridings of Wellington-Halton Hills North and Perth-Wellington.
County council approves new speed camera revenue policy
GUELPH – About $4 million in gross revenue has been generated to the end of March through the county's automated speed enforcement program. The county's share of that is $1.5 million.
