WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County waste facilities are now equipped to divert drywall, shingles and mattresses.
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Council awards $150,000 tender for Lion Merv Weber Playground project
KENILWORTH – The playground at Hutchinson Park in Mount Forest is set to be upgraded by Park N Water Ltd. for $149,651.
Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.
Federal election Q&A: Wellington-Halton Hills North candidates
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.
Giving Spot looking for volunteers, new home
FERGUS – The Giving Spot offers free food, care packages and second hand housewares, toys, clothing and other items.
Carbon tax, electoral reform, Gaza, crime, housing discussed at all-candidates meeting
ABERFOYLE – All five Wellington-Halton Hills North candidates attended the debate and all five responded to questions, even the ones directed at Conservative incumbent Michael Chong.
Minto councillors voice strong feelings about ‘strong mayor powers’
MINTO – Two municipalities in Wellington County have been selected to receive "strong mayor powers" and some Minto councillors feel “highly insulted” and concerned by the move.
Mary Cunningham named Erin’s Citizen of the Year
ERIN – Mary Cunningham of Erin was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Shamrock Awards ceremony at Centre 2000 on April 16.
Community volunteers recognized at 2025 Erin Shamrock Awards ceremony
ERIN – Three community volunteers were honoured at the 2025 Erin Shamrock Awards ceremony on April 16 at Centre 2000 in Erin.
Council zeros in on employment land designation in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The township is considering designating land south of the 401 and east of Concession 7 as employment lands after hearing public feedback and information from its hydrogeologist.
North Wellington Taxi to stop operating as of this week
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Taxi will no longer service Mount Forest, as of April 25.
Residents concerned about proposed Erin subdivision
ERIN – Town residents recently voiced several grievances about a proposed subdivision near Hillsburgh.
County council to review speed camera policy
GUELPH – A new automated speed enforcement (ASE) policy will be making its way to a county council meeting this week.
UGDSB human rights practices to be reviewed by independent third party
GUELPH – Human rights practices at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to be reviewed by "a notable independent third party steeped in the work of human rights."
Parents urge school board to address anti-Palestinian racism
GUELPH – Some parents are concerned about the prevalence of anti-Palestinian racism at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools.