WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ted Arnott will not be running for re-election when the next provincial election is called. The Wellington-Halton Hills MPP and Speaker of the Legislature told the Advertiser on Oct. 15 he’s decided to finish his term but will not seek re-election.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Erin council votes to pause implementation of new logo
ERIN – In the face of significant backlash from the community, Erin officials have now paused the implementation of a new town logo.
UGDSB to explore phasing out fossil fuels, create climate crisis action plan
GUELPH – Students are concerned about climate change – and it's important for them to see adults, including school board officials, making efforts to reduce emissions. That’s the message parents brought to the Upper Grand District School Board on Oct. 8.
Brothers take company to North Carolina for hurricane restoration support
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local powerline company has travelled to North Carolina to help restore communities after Hurricane Helene’s devastating damages.
Minto Fire disbands specialty rescue teams
MINTO – The Minto Fire Department is seeking support from Centre Wellington as it disbands two specialty rescue teams.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return for 2024 campaign in support of Women in Crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return this holiday season with their 2024 campaign in support of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC).
Centre Wellington’s proposed capital projects for 2025 to top $26 million
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council is contemplating $26.4 million in capital projects in 2025. Staff presented the 2025 preliminary draft capital budget to council at a special committee of the whole meeting on Sept. 19. The draft outlined some major construction projects, and studies to occur in 2025
Object thrown at vehicle from overpass in Guelph: OPP
GUELPH – Wellington County OPP officials were called to the Hanlon Expressway in Guelph for a mischief complaint on Sept. 29 at about 10pm.
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