WELLINGTON COUNTY - More rain fell this weekend than predicted and some county residents remained without power well into the day on Sunday, but it appears flooding was limited to low-lying areas.
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Fire department warns residents of possible flooding in Drayton
DRAYTON - The PMD Arena has been identified as an evacuation centre as flooding threatens downtown Drayton.
All publicly funded schools in Wellington set to close Jan. 15 due to OSSTF strike action
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All publicly funded schools in Wellington County are scheduled to close on Jan. 15 due ongoing Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) strike action.
No EQAO testing for Grade 9 math students in January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students will not be participating in the Grade 9 math EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) assessments this month.
Experts warn of flooding due to potentially record-setting rainfall
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weather and conservation authority officials are predicting record-setting rainfall this weekend could cause flooding in the region.
ETFO to escalate strike action Jan. 13, rotating strikes could start Jan. 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting next week, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will not supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Catholic teachers announce job action starting Jan. 13
The Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association (OECTA) is the latest union representing education workers to begin job action.
Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team application submitted to province
MOUNT FOREST - Rural Wellington health care partners have officially applied to the Ministry of Health to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Wellington County considers 3.3% tax increase in 2020 budget
ABOYNE – Wellington County is considering a 3.3 per cent tax increase for the average homeowner in 2020.
FCSSGW acquired TorchLight to ensure continuation of services
GUELPH – Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) has taken over TeleConnect and Distress Line services from TorchLight as of Jan. 1.
