WELLINGTON COUNTY – Libraries and waste facilities across the county are closed today in response to a major winter storm warning. The Wellington County Museum and Archives has also been closed.
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Closures anticipated around Wellington County due to major storm
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With a major storm warning issued by Environment Canada for the province, including the local region, numerous closures have been announced with more expected as the storm progresses.
Rezoning of farmland for county garage final after council vote
WELLINGTON NORTH - The final step in a zoning bylaw amendment process converting nine acres of agricultural land in Arthur to rural industrial for a future county garage has been finalized by council in a 3-2 vote on Dec. 19.
Over 500 nativity scenes on display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn
Nativity display – A nativity display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn, from Dec. 2 to 4,…
All but two committee, board positions filled for Wellington North members
KENILWORTH – With the exception of two appointments, all committee and board positions represented by Wellington North members have been filled.
Santa’s workshop display created at Birmingham Retirement Community
Residents of Birmingham Retirement Community created a Santa’s Workshop display, complete with reindeer, at the seniors residence for the holiday season.
Motor-free parade in Holstein draws crowd
Crowd pleaser – The tiny community of Holstein was bursting at the seams on Dec. 10 as hoards of spectators lined its main streets to watch the annual non-motorized Christmas Parade.
Local athletes represent Rise Combat at Pan Am kickboxing championships in Brazil
Medalists – Two athletes from Rise Combat in Mount Forest recently returned from the Pan Am…
County approves citizen appointment to board of health
FERGUS – Wellington County council has appointed former Minto mayor George Bridge as one of the county’s three representatives on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health.
Total OCIF funding for county municipalities to rise slightly in 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County municipalities will rise by just over $30,000 next year.