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
North Wellington residents receive coronation medal
LISTOWEL – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater presented King Charles III Coronation Medals to 20 residents from Perth County and northern Wellington County at the Listowel Legion on Sept. 29.
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.
Local residents set world records at weightlifting competition
FERGUS – Canada’s first sanctioned international all-round weightlifting competition took place in Fergus on Aug. 25 and saw 17 world records set by eight Canadian athletes.
Pro triathlete to share his story at learning disabilities conference
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Triathlete Taylor Reid will be teaming up with learning disability experts in an upcoming conference.
Local school boards honour truth and reconciliation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students are set to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week from Sept. 23 to 30 with the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board.
Police beat: Florida man last seen in May is still missing : OPP
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are still looking for a Florida man who went missing in May.
County’s new website includes events calendar
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Welcome to our new website,” are the words that greet visitors to wellington.ca.
Grand River, tributaries recognize 30th anniversary of Heritage River designation
BRANTFORD – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) hosted a River Heritage Festival at the Brant Conservation Area on Sept. 22
One-third of Canadians feel like ‘political orphans’ as parties move farther apart
OTTAWA – “Extremism” and “polarization” have become common terms framing the discussion of Canada’s political scene.