Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Building a Better Ontario” is the theme of the 2024 budget released March 26 by provincial Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. However, Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox says only time will tell if infrastructure funds made available will spark any actual building.

QUEEN’S PARK – Government officials say they are taking a “prudent” approach to the province’s finances in the 2024 Ontario budget. But despite a record $214 billion in spending and a $9.8-billion deficit, critics suggest the province is being overly frugal in key areas.

PALMERSTON – Police are seeking help to locate a Palmerston man who was reported missing on Thursday.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County and the Wellington OPP want a consistent noise bylaw across the county. But at least one Elora resident didn’t think the draft bylaw goes far enough.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is requiring Wellington County to conduct a value-for-money audit of its directly operated child care programs.

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has ratified collective agreements with five local unions.

In a few short days on April 8th, the long-anticipated total solar eclipse will be upon us. Standing on a specific 185-kilometre-wide path will result in witnessing the moon completely cover the sun.