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Memories of North Wellington – 02/06/20
67 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1953 Mr. and Mrs. William John Workman are looking forward with…
Township approves land purchase for new business park in Fergus
ELORA – The first ever Centre Wellington Business Park is on track for Fergus.
UGDSB elementary schools to close next Monday, Tuesday if deal not reached
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) elementary schools will close for two days next week if a deal is not reached between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the province.
Guelph man charged with sexual assault in incidents at group home
ERIN - A Guelph man is charged with sexual assault following two alleged incidents involving an employee at a group home here.
Two men charged in connection with Puslinch robbery
PUSLINCH – Police have charged a Brampton and an Etobicoke man in connection with a robbery…
Wellington County approves budget with 3.3% tax increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY- County council approved a 2020 budget with a 3.3% increase to the county portion of property taxes.
Road to close for Endlings TV series filming
BRUCEDALE – There will be squealing tires and late-night bright lights along Sideroad 20 on Jan. 31, but there is no cause for alarm.
Internet entrepreneur objects to publicly-funded SWIFT expansion
ARISS - After years of work to provide high-quality internet near Ariss, Philip Mullis is upset that public money will subsidize another company to build infrastructure in the area.
Bridge hopes broadband expansion turning the corner in rural Ontario
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge said he is disappointed Minto was not among the initial municipalities where projects to expand high-speed broadband services were awarded on Jan 20.
Municipalities receive grant for IT review
WELLINGTON COUNTY - North Wellington municipalities are among a group of Wellington County municipalities that have secured a $141,000 Municipal Modernization Grant from the province.
Town projecting $29 increase in local taxes on average residence
MINTO – “The beginning of change” is the theme for the town’s 2020 budget.
Strathcona centre celebrates first year in new location
MOUNT FOREST - Strathcona Long Term Health Care will have to hold off for now on a party to celebrate one year in its new facility here.
UGDSB elementary schools to close Feb. 4 and 6 due to ETFO strike
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) elementary schools will be closed on Feb. 4 and 6 due to ongoing strike action.
Memories of Wellington North: 01/30/20
40 years ago Wellington Advertiser, 1980 The Welcome Wagon began business in Mount Forest. The…