ABERFOYLE - Puslinch councillors were set to pass the 2020 budget on Jan. 22.
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Contracts awarded for broadband projects in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Contracts have been awarded to expand high-speed broadband internet…
Town of Minto hires Derrick Thompson as new CAO
MINTO – A former Guelph CAO has been appointed to the top administrative post for this…
Fergus man charged after police officer head-butted by ‘intoxicated’ restaurant patron
FERGUS - A Fergus man has been charged after an OPP officer was head-butted by a "combative" and "intoxicated" patron at a local restaurant.
Weather officials predicting up to 20cm of snow on Saturday
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weather officials are predicting heavy snowfall for Saturday that could create hazardous driving conditions.
Haldimand man faces drug, assault, theft charges after OPP cruiser rammed
PUSLINCH - A Haldiman County man faces numerous charges after police had to physically remove a suspect from a stolen vehicle that had rammed a cruiser with a trailer.
All publicly funded schools in Wellington were to close Jan. 15 due to OSSTF strike action
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Wellington were set to close on Jan. 15 due to ongoing Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) strike action.
Retail cannabis stores now less onerous, more affordable
KENILWORTH - While the rules surrounding retail cannabis may be easing up, Wellington North is not expecting a store in the near future.
Puslinch in final stages of budget approval
ABERFOYLE - Members of the public had their chance this week to look at details of the proposed 2020 Puslinch Township budget.
ETFO escalated strike action Jan.13
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will no longer supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Enhanced northern Wellington economic partnership proposed
MINTO – Details of a proposed enhanced economic development partnership for northern Wellington County were presented to council here on Jan. 7.
Mount Forest Lions Club held Light Up the Night draw
And the winners are - Mary Wenger drew the winning tickets in the Mount Forest Lions Club Light Up the Night draw at the club’s meeting on Jan. 9.
Palmerston’s Henry Heidinga retires after 40 years in policing
PALMERSTON – A 40-year police veteran has recently retired from the Wellington County OPP.
Flooding contained to low-lying areas as record rainfall recorded in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More rain fell last weekend than predicted and some local residents remained without power well into Sunday, but it appears flooding was limited to low-lying areas, particularly in Drayton and Harriston.
Hayden Foulon recognized for bravery, fundraising efforts
LONDON - Seven-year-old Hayden Foulon just wanted to be a kid.