WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the county continues to work on its rollout of automated speed enforcement, the areas around eight schools are being added to the list of locations designated as “community safety zones.”
County volunteers dig in to help environment at Warden’s Tree Planting
ARTHUR – The 19th annual Warden’s Tree Planting, organized by the county’s Green Legacy program, saw approximately 900 trees and shrubs of 36 different varieties planted over the course of a couple of hours on Oct. 2.
Mount Forest woman launches online fundraiser after son hit by car
MOUNT FOREST – A local woman is turning to the community for support in the wake of an accident involving her son during the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.
Minimum $10 fee coming to Wellington County waste sites starting Jan. 1
GUELPH – Starting in the new year, people disposing of trash at county waste facilities will have to pay a minimum fee of $10 – even if their trash is in yellow garbage bags they’ve already purchased.
Wellington County to explore broadcasting council meetings online
GUELPH – It won’t be for several months, but the County of Wellington may be on its way to livestreaming its council and committee meetings.
Survey seeks additional feedback on John Street reconstruction in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North is surveying residents to find out how they want John Street to look before settling on a final design for reconstruction of the roadway.
Council approves Arthur heritage plaque honouring early feminist
KENILWORTH – Plans are underway for a historic plaque in Arthur honouring early Canadian feminist Margarette Rae Morrison Luckock.
Fergus, Elora women warn others after receiving extortion scam email
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two local women who were recently targeted by online scammers are sharing their story in hopes that others will not fall victim to the scam.
Density concerns raised about proposed Mount Forest townhouse development
KENILWORTH – Increased traffic volumes and the safety of pedestrians were among the concerns raised by community members who spoke at a public meeting regarding a proposal for a stacked townhouse development in Mount Forest.
County’s winter response plan for homelessness sparks tiny homes debate
GUELPH – Tiny homes and sheltered encampments became the focus of the discussion after the county’s interim director of housing services presented the county’s winter response plan for unsheltered homelessness at a recent committee meeting.
County museum voted ‘Top Small Museum’ in Ontario’s Choice Awards
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives was named the Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site in the Ontario's Choice Awards, which rely solely on public votes to determine winners across eight categories.
Arthur ready-mix concrete plant one step closer to reality
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment for Clark Brothers Contracting that will allow the construction of a ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur, despite objections from would-be developers of surrounding lands.
County recognizes Minto-Mapleton nurse practitioner for suicide prevention work
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team nurse practitioner Chantelle Koeslag will be this year’s recipient of the Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award, which recognizes suicide prevention work.
United Way launches fundraising campaign, emphasizing ‘better is possible’
GUELPH – The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin launched its annual fundraising campaign focusing not on a monetary goal, but on the work the organization supports in the community.
Culture Days comes early to Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – What do giant pumpkins, barn quilts and grilled hot dogs have in common? They are all part of Wellington North’s Culture Days activities.