GUELPH – An Ontario Divisional Court decision that will see about 50 Wellington County gravel pits pay around $4 million in back taxes is good news for residents of Wellington County and will have implications province-wide, county officials say.
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Motion to discuss moving county administration centre defeated
GUELPH – A motion calling on Wellington County council to hold a special meeting to discuss the possibility of moving county administrative offices from Guelph to Centre Wellington was defeated at the Feb. 23 meeting.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases up slightly across WDGPH; hospitalizations steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has stabilized over the last week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while overall cases have increased slightly.
Centre Wellington woman sentenced for ‘shocking’ obstruction of justice
GUELPH – The wife of a Wellington OPP officer, described as a dedicated mother and community volunteer, was sentenced in Guelph court on Feb. 23 to house arrest and probation following a guilty plea last year.
PIN board votes in favour of permanent closure
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) will officially cease operations next month. At a special meeting on Feb. 23, PIN board members voted in support of a recommendation to dissolve the organization.
Barrie teen charged with sexual assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police here are providing few details about the incident(s) that led to sexual assault charges for a Barrie teenager.
Community News finalist for newspaper awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The North Wellington Community News has been nominated for several premier awards in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition.
UGDSB requests stop-arm cameras on school buses
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is asking the province to consider installing stop-arm cameras on school buses after receiving complaints about drivers passing buses illegally.
Youth chorus auditions March 5
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment announced its Youth Chorus Program audition date for the 2023 season. The award-winning not-for-profit theatre company is looking for young performers for productions in Drayton and St. Jacobs this summer.
Family-oriented science and magic show coming to Drayton Entertainment venue
CAMBRIDGE – The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show is coming to the Hamilton Family Theatre here for four shows on March 13 and 14 at 10:30am and 1:30pm.