GUELPH – The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington currently has approximately 300 families still waiting to be adopted though its annual Adopt-A-Family support program.
Veterinarian honoured for leadership in agricultural community
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It was farming that inspired Rob Swackhammer to become a veterinarian, and now his work and volunteerism in the field has earned him an award named for his mentor.
Solar panels coming to three county housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – The county’s joint social services committee has endorsed a recommendation that would see solar panels installed on the roofs of three county-owned residential buildings at a cost of more than half a million.
Child care recruitment campaign leads to increase in number of home providers
GUELPH – An effort by the County of Wellington to increase the number of licensed day care providers in Guelph and the county seems to have paid off.
Wellington North decides to scrap dog licensing in 2025
KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township is doing away with dog licences.
Public meeting looks at rezoning rural lands for Mennonite school in Damascus
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is considering an application to rezone a property in Damascus to facilitate the development of a Mennonite church, cemetery and school.
Wellington North council eyes 3.5% tax rate increase in 2025 budget
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is hoping to shave at least one per cent off the 4.5% tax rate increase initially proposed during a Nov. 4 budget presentation.
Wellington Rural Water Quality Program celebrates 25th anniversary
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program, which was launched in 1999, offers grant money as well as technical assistance to farmers and landowners to implement a variety of different types of projects that improve and protect water quality.
County remembrance ceremony highlights sacrifices of young soldiers
ABOYNE – While Remembrance Day has not yet arrived, around 100 people gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 5 to pay tribute to individuals from Wellington County who lost their lives in various wars and conflicts.
Cost concerns raised in discussion of Erin, Brucedale roads garage projects
GUELPH – Wellington County is moving ahead with the next steps to replace its roads department garages in Brucedale (in Guelph/Eramosa) and Erin, despite concerns raised by some councillors about the potential costs.
OPP salary increases mean ‘very significant’ rise in county policing costs
GUELPH – Salary increases for OPP officers will likely result in tax increases for Wellington County residents. The policing contract is expected to rise to $20.4 million in 2025.
Wellington Heights student takes the cake in college baking competition
WATERLOO – Mount Forest teen Brodie Oliver is thanking his grandmother for the inspiration after he was part of a team that won a baking competition at Conestoga College that comes with a prize of free tuition.
Township to partner with Arthur Curling Club for provincial funding
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to partner with the Arthur Curling Club to apply for provincial funding to help the club replace its floor.
Mount Forest girl’s talent for dance earns her spot on the world stage
MOUNT FOREST – At 11 years old, Ava Albrechtas has ribbons, medals and trophies adorning nearly every surface of her bedroom, but her biggest competition is yet to come. She has been selected to represent Canada in the Dance World Cup next year in Burgos, Spain.
Township declares November ‘Arthur Lions Club Month’
KENILWORTH – November is officially Arthur Lions Club Month in Wellington North.