CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP officials say a Centre Wellington business called police last February to report it had lost $230,000 in "a phishing scam.”
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Mapleton approves zoning change for Drayton retail store, hobby barn
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a zoning change to permit a retail store and hobby barn with highland cows at 75 John St. in Drayton.
Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.
New Arthur facility to increase access to child care in Wellington North
ARTHUR – A new child care centre set to open in Wellington North this fall will more than double access rates for child care in the township.
Festive fundraiser nets $85,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s annual Trees for Tots fundraiser, which marked its 13th year in 2025, raised more than $85,000 to support the foundation's programming for children and youth.
Mount Forest Lions collect hundreds of blankets for kids battling cancer
MOUNT FOREST – Putting smiles on the faces of kids who are going through a difficult experience is the goal behind a project started a couple of years ago by a member of the Mount Forest Lions Club.
Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2024.
Cybersecurity breach involves 29 years of Catholic school board data
GUELPH – A recent cybersecurity breach at the Wellington Catholic District School Board included personal information for students who attended board schools over the last 29 years.
Students raise $176,000 at Beyond Borders charity gala
GUELPH – The River Run Centre was abuzz with excitement on Jan. 18, with hundreds of people dressed in their formal best to support a student-run fundraiser for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation, and the Beyond Borders program.
Alex Hilson named Liberal candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills
HALTON HILLS – A Halton Hills councillor has been nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Three contenders hope to fill MPP Ted Arnott’s shoes
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Three individuals have tossed their name in the hat hoping to be the next Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario after MPP Ted Arnott announced he will not run in the next election.
UGDSB approves new school naming policy despite public feedback
GUELPH – An updated policy on naming schools and board facilities has been approved by the Upper Grand District School Board.
Guelph/Eramosa council passes domestic poultry bylaw
BRUCEDALE – People living on smaller lots in agriculture or rural residential zones in Guelph/Eramosa Township will soon be allowed to keep chickens.
Cost a concern for proposed children’s space at Wellington County museum
ABOYNE – A dedicated indoor children’s play space may be coming to the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Compass Community Services launches ‘Cost of Waiting’ campaign
GUELPH – Compass Community Services launched “The Cost of Waiting” campaign on Jan. 13 to draw attention to the funding gaps for people with disabilities.