GUELPH – The cost of compensating Wellington County councillors was just over $1.15 million in 2023. That’s up about $56,000 from just under $1,096,036 in combined remuneration received by councillors in 2022.
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No probe into Winnipeg lab security breach documents after Chong’s motion thwarted
OTTAWA – Top federal public health and intelligence officials won’t be appearing before a parliamentary committee to answer questions about recently declassified documents detailing investigations that led to the firing of two scientists from the Winnipeg National Microbiology Laboratory.
County council asked to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
GUELPH – Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) officials say intimate partner abuse is on the rise and they're asking the County of Wellington to recognize the situation as an epidemic.
Students from Catholic school board battled it out during annual chess tournament
GUELPH – Wellington County students made a strong impression during the annual chess tournament at St. Peters Elementary School.
Guelph/Eramosa mayor appointed to changing county police services board
GUELPH – Guelph-Eramosa Mayor Chris White will be joining the revamped County of Wellington Police Services Board in April.
Mapleton set to join expanded fire service management agreement
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to share a fire services management team with two other north Wellington municipalities.
No Room for Hate presentation to be held March 6 in Harriston
HARRISTON – Area residents are invited to attend a presentation aimed at increasing awareness of hate crime in rural areas on March 6.
Community Resource Centre offers free tax clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington (CRC) has partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency again this year for its Income Tax Support Program.
Victorian Order of Nurses receives $2500 cheque
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dave Dougherty presents a $2,500 cheque to Victorian Order of Nurses exercise program coordinator Kelly Gee on Feb. 22.
Comedian, juggler coming to Drayton Entertainment venues during March Break
CAMBRIDGE - Acclaimed juggling sensation Charles Peachock will be throwing caution to the wind this March Break – before catching it and doing it all again!