We want to know what you think!
Each week, the Wellington Advertiser publishes a new poll question on our website to get your opinion on issues that affect us in Wellington County. Check in with us every week and vote.
Do you agree with plans for a federal ban on ‘assault-style’ weapons?
- Yes (70%)
- No (30%)
Should car rallies be prohibited to encourage physical distancing?
- No (71%)
- Yes (29%)
Should Ontario schools open before fall?
- No (77%)
- Yes (23%)
Has your employment continued through the pandemic?
- Yes (83%)
- No (17%)
Do you agree with the decision to extend Ontario’s state of emergency to May 12?
- Yes (82%)
- No (18%)
Should everyone be wearing masks in public settings to avoid spread of COVID-19?
- Yes (55%)
- No (45%)
Should councils be allowed to meet remotely without public/press access in an emergency?
- Yes (68%)
- No (32%)
Do you think the province’s list of ‘essential’ businesses is restrictive enough?
- No (65%)
- Yes (35%)
Are governments doing enough to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Yes (66%)
- No (34%)
Is a Wellington Road 7 truck bypass around Fergus a good idea?
- Yes (64%)
- No (36%)
Should Wellington County begin meetings with an Indigenous land acknowledgement?
- No (65%)
- Yes (35%)
Do you agree with time limits for on-street parking in local downtowns?
- Yes (72%)
- No (28%)
Will you shop at the new cannabis store in Guelph when it opens?
- No (80%)
- Yes (20%)
Have you changed travel plans in response to novel coronovirus?
- No (87%)
- Yes (13%)
Are business parks a good investment for municipalities?
- Yes (82%)
- No (18%)
Are you happy with your current level of internet service?
- No (56%)
- Yes (44%)
Do you agree with putting a naloxone kit in every public school?
- Yes (56%)
- No (44%)
Have you been affected by the closure of the Badley Bridge in Elora?
- No (61%)
- Yes (39%)
Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions from last year?
- No (71%)
- Yes (29%)
Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions from last year?
- No (0%)
- Yes (100%)
Should municipalities limit tax increases to the rate of inflation?
- Yes (72%)
- No (28%)
Should local municipalities be sharing more services?
- Yes (89%)
- No (11%)
Do you support the recent OSSTF and ETFO job action?
- Yes (59%)
- No (41%)
Do you support the province’s proposed extension of the moratorium on new water bottling permits?
- Yes (64%)
- No (36%)
Did Don Cherry deserve to be fired for his ‘You people’ comments on Coach’s Corner?
- No (80%)
- Yes (20%)
Do you agree with the new restrictions on cellphones in Ontario classrooms?
- Yes (90%)
- No (10%)
Would you drink discoloured water if told it is safe?
- No (92%)
- Yes (8%)
How satisfied are you with the outcome of the federal election?
- Not at all (47%)
- Very (29%)
- Somewhat (24%)
Did/will you vote in the federal election?
- Yes (92%)
- No (8%)
If the federal election was today, for which party’s candidate would you vote?
- Green (47%)
- Conservative (21%)
- Liberal (19%)
- NDP (7%)
- Other (6%)
Should Canada tax and regulate profits of internet firms like Facebook, Google and Amazon?
- Yes (76%)
- No (24%)
Do you support establishment of a universal pharmacare system?
- Yes (60%)
- No (40%)
Should chicken coops be allowed in urban areas?
- Yes (61%)
- No (39%)
Would you donate the cost of two coffees per week to support your local hospital?
- Yes (59%)
- No (41%)
Will the SNC-Lavalin affair impact how you vote this fall?
- No (52%)
- Yes (48%)
Do you agree with the idea of producer responsibility for recycling?
- Yes (77%)
- No (23%)
Is a $300,000 public health climate change impact study a good investment?
- No (59%)
- Yes (41%)
Should municipalities share the cost of restoring heritage buildings?
- No (50%)
- Yes (50%)
Has climate change had an impact on your life?
- No (53%)
- Yes (47%)
Will you try the county's new Ride Well ride sharing service once in launches?
- No (84%)
- Yes (16%)