GUELPH – Intimate partner violence was again a topic of discussion among Wellington County politicians, this time at a March 28 council meeting.
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Volunteers sought for Family and Children Services
MINTO – Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County is looking for volunteers, especially those able to drive clients to activities and appointments.
Thirteen winners – two from Guelph – share $1 million with ‘Split the Pot’
TORONTO – Split the Pot Lottery’s 13 grand prize winners were recently revealed to the public after the jackpot soared to a final total of $1,077,915.
Police beat: Fergus theft
FERGUS – Police are once again asking for the public’s help to solve a local theft even though they won’t to say where it occurred.
GRCA warns of wet weather conditions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Increased river flows are expected throughout the Grand River watershed this week.
Farm show goes beyond technology, equipment to provide social connection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Drayton Farm Show isn’t just one of the most successful agri-business showcases in the province, it’s also a place for the agriculture community to connect and socialize, says one local farmer.
‘Sunshine List’ includes 30% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salaries of Ontario’s publicly paid employees are published by the provincial government every March, in what’s officially called the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, but more commonly known as the Sunshine List.
Provincial budget measure may fall short of municipalities’ needs: warden
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Building a Better Ontario” is the theme of the 2024 budget released March 26 by provincial Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. However, Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox says only time will tell if infrastructure funds made available will spark any actual building.
Province touts ‘prudent’ budget despite record spending
QUEEN’S PARK – Government officials say they are taking a “prudent” approach to the province’s finances in the 2024 Ontario budget. But despite a record $214 billion in spending and a $9.8-billion deficit, critics suggest the province is being overly frugal in key areas.
Police seek help to locate missing Palmerston man
PALMERSTON – Police are seeking help to locate a Palmerston man who was reported missing on Thursday.