CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters called the purchase "a critical step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community.”
Centre Wellington purchases long-coveted well on Middlebrook Road
Centre Wellington approves urban boundary proposed by county
ELORA – The urban boundary of Elora and Fergus approved by township council in October will likely change in minor ways after it was revealed on March 25 that Wellington County planning staff had tweaked the boundaries to avoid farmland fragmentation.
County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.
‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.
No charges will be laid in death of Nathaniel Schofield: SIU
MISSISSAUGA – The province's Special Investigations Unit has ruled that no charges will be laid against the Wellington County OPP in the death of Nathaniel Schofield, who died in police custody last summer.
Robinson Buick GMC donates $500,000 to new imaging centre
GUELPH – On March 26, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital announced a $500,000 donation from local auto dealership Robinson Buick GMC.
Wellington North council paid total of $133,000 in 2024
KENILWORTH – The mayor and councillors in Wellington North were paid a total of $132,910 in 2024.
Old Groves hospital property back on the market
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital officials announced on April 1 that the sale of the old hospital site will not proceed as initially planned.
John Street project awarded to Moorefield Excavating Limited for $1.1 million
KENILWORTH – Moorefield Excavating Limited will be taking on upcoming reconstruction work on John Street and a pedestrian crossover in Mount Forest for $1.14 million plus tax.
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