WELLINGTON COUNTY – The conservation authority is asking water users throughout the watershed to cut their consumption by 10 per cent due to the “unusually dry weather” this spring and summer.
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Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board are once again deadlocked on an amendment to the board’s volunteer policy.
Wellington North to offer rebates for northern residents after Mount Forest pool closure
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted to reimburse Mount Forest swimmers living within a specific area with $24 for each visit made to the township's outdoor pool in Arthur, up to a maximum of $500 per household, following the closure of the Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool.
Local lacrosse players to compete on Team Ontario
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington box lacrosse players Avery Summerville and Cara Nielson have been chosen to play for Team Ontario this summer and fall.
‘Long way to go’ in fixing hospital offload delays: paramedic chief
GUELPH - Ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital continue straining limited emergency resources as Wellington County and Guelph look to new health minister to respond.
Summer Company program readies for another year in Guelph-Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Summer Company program at the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre (GWBC) is back in full swing this year.
Joyce Marshall retires from Denny Bus Lines after nearly 50 years
ERIN – Joyce Marshall, president of Denny Bus Lines, is stepping down from the role after spending 49 years with the company.
Wellington County’s Green Legacy program plants three millionth tree
ABOYNE – Wellington County’s Green Legacy program celebrated the planting of its three millionth tree here on June 29.
Police provide update on bank robbery investigation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A June 29 OPP press release provides additional details about the investigation of an armed bank robbery in Harriston on June 22.
CVC honours community leaders with Environmental Awards Program
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) honoured local partners and neighbours at the annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards on June 9 at Carl’s Catering The Glen in Brampton.
Arthur Opti-Mrs. playground officially opens
Playground opened – The Arthur Opti-Mrs playground was officially opened on June 25. The playground was identified as requiring upgrades as part of Wellington North’s 2020 recreation capital program and the recreation master plan.
Arthur youth representing Ontario at Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament
ARTHUR – Eleven-year-old Cohen Hutchison headed to Edmonton this week to play in a prestigious hockey tournament.
Living in Relation: An Indigenous Exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA), in collaboration with Indigenous partner Amber Holmes, is unveiling Living in Relation.
MPP Matthew Rae sworn in June 23
QUEEN’S PARK – Newly-elected Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae took the Oath of Allegiance in a ceremony at Queen’s Park on June 23.
Puslinch and Centre Wellington to share fire chief
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch and Centre Wellington will soon share a fire chief. Puslinch council voted in favour of a motion to enter a shared service agreement with Centre Wellington for Tom Mulvey to be fire chief for both municipalities.