Polls Archive

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.

Will/did you attend a Canada Day event in your community?

  • No (65%)
  • Yes (35%)

Poll End - July 4, 2023 @ 12:12 pm

Is speeding a major concern in your local community?

  • Yes (64%)
  • No (36%)

Poll End - June 27, 2023 @ 12:12 pm

Will you attend a local festival this summer?

  • No (63%)
  • Yes (37%)

Poll End - June 19, 2023 @ 12:12 pm

Have you noticed poor air quality due to out-of-province wildfires?

  • Yes (80%)
  • No (20%)

Poll End - June 13, 2023 @ 12:12 pm

Should the province allow more residential development in farming areas?

  • No (85%)
  • Yes (15%)

Poll End - June 6, 2023 @ 11:11 am

Is a public inquiry into federal election interference needed?

  • Yes (57%)
  • No (43%)

Poll End - May 30, 2023 @ 12:13 pm

Should the province consult municipalities before expanding urban boundaries?

  • Yes (92%)
  • No (8%)

Poll End - May 23, 2023 @ 1:13 pm

Should Ontario be privatizing health care services ?

  • No (71%)
  • Yes (29%)

Poll End - May 16, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

Will the Toronto Maple Leafs advance beyond the second playoff round?

  • No (77%)
  • Yes (23%)

Poll End - May 9, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Is four storeys too high for housing in downtown areas?

  • No (56%)
  • Yes (44%)

Poll End - May 2, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you have a positive perception of local policing?

  • Yes (63%)
  • No (37%)

Poll End - April 25, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

Should Wellington County implement automated speed enforcement in school and community safety zones?

  • Yes (71%)
  • No (29%)

Poll End - April 18, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Should the government raise taxes on alcohol?

  • No (65%)
  • Yes (35%)

Poll End - April 11, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are local municipalities doing enough to regulate dog kennels?

  • No (92%)
  • Yes (8%)

Poll End - April 4, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Have you been to a public skate recently?

  • No (79%)
  • Yes (21%)

Poll End - March 28, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you know someone who has been a victim of an online or phone scam?

  • Yes (52%)
  • No (48%)

Poll End - March 21, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you concerned about China interfering in Canadian elections ?

  • Yes (72%)
  • No (28%)

Poll End - March 14, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Should Wellington County move its headquarters from Guelph to a county location?

  • Yes (66%)
  • No (34%)

Poll End - March 7, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you agree with the key finding of the Public Order Emergency Commission?

  • No (51%)
  • Yes (49%)

Poll End - February 28, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you agree with increased private sector involvement in health care?

  • No (61%)
  • Yes (39%)

Poll End - February 21, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

How often do you use your local library?

  • Never (46%)
  • Regularly (35%)
  • Occasionally (19%)

Poll End - February 14, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations?

  • No (59%)
  • Yes (41%)

Poll End - February 7, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you financially on track to retire comfortably by age 65?

  • No (56%)
  • Yes (44%)

Poll End - February 1, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Should cannabis retail stores be allowed in Centre Wellington?

  • Yes (56%)
  • No (44%)

Poll End - January 24, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you comfortable with pharmacists writing prescriptions?

  • Yes (90%)
  • No (10%)

Poll End - January 17, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Have you made a New Year's resolution?

  • No (87%)
  • Yes (13%)

Poll End - January 10, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Did you reduce your charitable giving in 2022?

  • Yes (67%)
  • No (33%)

Poll End - January 3, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Have you donated to your local food bank this Christmas season?

  • Yes (58%)
  • No (42%)

Poll End - December 20, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you still send traditional Christmas cards?

  • No (54%)
  • Yes (46%)

Poll End - December 13, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you plan to reduce your spending this Christmas?

  • Yes (55%)
  • No (45%)

Poll End - December 6, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you support Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act?

  • No (85%)
  • Yes (15%)

Poll End - November 29, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Should the federal government suspend the carbon tax on heating fuels?

  • Yes (68%)
  • No (32%)

Poll End - November 22, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you plan to get a flu shot this season?

  • Yes (59%)
  • No (41%)

Poll End - November 15, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you agree with the province’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause to avert an education workers’ strike?

  • No (68%)
  • Yes (32%)

Poll End - November 8, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

If you didn’t vote in the municipal election, why not?

  • Poor candidates (39%)
  • Other (31%)
  • Not important (17%)
  • Lack of info (13%)

Poll End - November 1, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you intend to vote in the Oct. 24 municipal election?

  • Yes (84%)
  • No (16%)

Poll End - October 25, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

What is the most important issue in the municipal elections?

  • Growth (37%)
  • Taxation (24%)
  • Housing (23%)
  • Other (16%)

Poll End - October 18, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Are you planning to attend an extended family gathering for Thanksgiving?

  • Yes (59%)
  • No (41%)

Poll End - October 11, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Will you attend a municipal candidates debate?

  • No (69%)
  • Yes (31%)

Poll End - October 4, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Should seniors in hospital awaiting LTC beds be compelled to accept placements far from home?

  • No (76%)
  • Yes (24%)

Poll End - September 27, 2022 @ 1:17 pm