Jessica Lovell

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

QUEBEC CITY – Centre Wellington residents Bryce Richardson and Tim Porter are pickleball golden boys after competing in the Canada 55+ Summer Games at the end of August and winning gold in their division.

ARISS – It’s known as the world’s oldest equestrian sport, and a local driving instructor is offering people a chance to visit her farm and learn more about it.