GUELPH – The federal government’s Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program is transforming access to childcare both nationally and locally, but it’s also creating staffing challenges, according to a report from Wellington County’s Children’s Early Years (CEY) division.
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Centre Wellington named most generous city by CanadaHelps
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This township has been crowned “Canada’s most generous city” by CanadaHelps, a one-stop shop for Canadians to donate and fundraise online for any registered Canadian charity.
Linamar to match all donations to The Grove until end of year
GUELPH – Until Dec. 31, Linamar Corporation will match donations to The Grove Hubs for its end-of-year holiday campaign.
Erin budget passed with 3% tax rate increase for 2024
ERIN – Council here passed the town’s 2024 budget on Dec. 14, incorporating changes previously discussed at a Dec. 6 meeting.
Charges dropped after death of longtime Wellington OPP Sgt. Michael Dolderman
GUELPH – Charges against longtime Wellington OPP Sgt. Michael Dolderman were withdrawn at the request of Crown attorney Jason Nicol in Guelph court earlier this month.
Guelph woman dead after being hit by pickup truck: OPP
GUELPH – A Guelph woman is dead after being hit by a pickup truck here on Wednesday morning.
Taxes to rise 7.4% in Centre Wellington
ELORA – Centre Wellington ratepayers are looking at a 7.4% increase on the township portion of their property tax bill in 2024. That adds $98.70 to the annual tax bill on an average home in the township.
Wellington County seniors spark change in Guatemala
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Travelling to a developing country as a volunteer to improve living conditions can be a daunting task.
Local seniors team up to produce educational children’s books
CENTRE WELLINGTON – About two years ago, three friends at a seniors centre got together to write, illustrate and publish educational books for children.
Puslinch council eyes 4.9% tax increase in 2024
PUSLINCH – By shifting some funds from reserves to the operating budget, council managed to reduce the proposed $23,354 base budget increase to $16,854, resulting in a 4.89% increase to taxpayers.
Kyle Gemin sentenced to life in prison for murdering grandfather
GUELPH – Former Belwood resident Kyle Gemin has been handed a life sentence for murdering his 74-year-old grandfather George Gemin in 2020, and will serve 15 years behind bars in a federal prison before he’s eligible for parole.
SIU director finds ‘no basis’ for criminal charges against Wellington OPP officer
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge a Wellington OPP officer in connection to a man’s injuries following another incident involving officers punching and seriously injuring a person.
OCIF reduction expected to impact county’s 2024 budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County and its member municipalities will fall by more than $730,000 next year.
GRCA to conduct dye tracer testing in Conestogo River
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority will be conducting dye tracer testing in the Conestogo River, upstream of the town of St. Jacobs near Three Bridges Road sometime during the week of Dec.18.
Wellington County launches survey on rural transit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s economic development division has launched a rural transit survey to assess the public transportation needs and preferences of local residents.