On the picket line – Teachers and education workers represented by the Ontario Secondary…
Residents in north Fergus concerned about recent crimes
FERGUS – Some homeowners in north Fergus are concerned about recent crimes in their neighbourhood.
New bus service
A new bus service has come to Wellington County. Kasper Bus Lines is now running a 14-person bus…
Ontario government offers parents childcare funding during ongoing education strikes
TORONTO – Wellington County parents in need of childcare due to strike action closing schools are eligible for a financial boost from the government.
Township endorses plan to replace two bridges
ELORA – Centre Wellington recently endorsed a plan to replace two bridges in former West Garafraxa.
All publicly funded schools in Wellington were to close Jan. 15 due to OSSTF strike action
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Wellington were set to close on Jan. 15 due to ongoing Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) strike action.
ETFO escalated strike action Jan.13
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will no longer supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Treasure Shop event taking place Jan. 25
FERGUS – A used clothing event is set to take place later this month at a local church.
New year
I always like to think of the beginning of a new year as an opportunity to find a new challenge or…
Catholic teachers planning one-day strike on Jan. 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All Wellington Catholic District School Board Schools are scheduled to close on Jan. 21 due to a province-wide, one-day strike by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA).
All publicly funded schools in Wellington set to close Jan. 15 due to OSSTF strike action
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All publicly funded schools in Wellington County are scheduled to close on Jan. 15 due ongoing Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) strike action.
No EQAO testing for Grade 9 math students in January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students will not be participating in the Grade 9 math EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) assessments this month.
ETFO to escalate strike action Jan. 13, rotating strikes could start Jan. 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting next week, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will not supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Catholic teachers announce job action starting Jan. 13
The Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association (OECTA) is the latest union representing education workers to begin job action.
Badley Bridge in downtown Elora closed for replacement
Bridge closure - The Badley Bridge on Wellington Road 21, heading into Elora, was closed for replacement as of 7am on Jan. 6.