WELLINGTON COUNTY – Close to 130 Wellington County municipal employees were paid over $100,000 last year, an increase of 22% from 2021.
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Council approves backhoe purchase
MINTO – Town council here has approved the purchase of a new backhoe for about $200,000.
Events in Palmerston, Mount Forest to highlight local work opportunities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Career Education Council and four municipal partners will host two upcoming sessions on local work opportunities.
Alma Optimists host spring craft show
ALMA – With 42 vendors on hand and large crowds passing through, the Alma Optimist Club’s inaugural spring craft market was a successful venture.
TD announced as first corporate sponsor for 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) recently announced TD Bank Group is the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Arthur Vipers win WOAA title
ARTHUR – The Arthur Vipers team captured the WOAA U18LL Elite Division championship on March 28, securing the title for the second year in a row.
Reflections: Quiet and convenient
I read a story that I’m sure we all have experienced in one way or another. Someone was flying…
WOWC supports permanent Mobile Crisis Response Team funding
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has reiterated its support and request to the provincial government for permanent funding of the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program across Ontario.
Drayton Figure Skating Club presents “A Night at the Movies” ice carnival
Ice carnival – “A Night at the Movies” was the theme of the Drayton Figure Skating Club…
Minto Arts Gallery exhibit highlights family of artists
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council is hosting an exhibition of the works of artists Ian, Colin and Anne Williamson.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs helping youth in large numbers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth wellness hubs in Wellington County and Guelph have become busy, and increasingly vital, places. There were over 22,000 visits to the six hubs located in the county and the city of Guelph in 2022.
Advisory committee positions open for self-nomination
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is inviting members of the public to serve on various advisory committees.
Youth advisory committee hopes for free roller skating this summer
PUSLINCH – Puslinch’s Youth Advisory Committee members Katey Whaling and Carter O’Driscoll…
London man accused in sexual assaults between 1993 and 2005
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A London man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with several incidents many years ago. Police say the victim reported the assaults took place in Guelph and Wellington County County between 1993 and 2005.
Seasonal health risks for dogs – what to watch out for this spring
WELLINGTON COUNTY With spring just around the corner, there’s no better time to get outside with your pup and enjoy the warm weather. But keep in mind; there are a lot of things to watch for while soaking up the sun with your beloved pooch.