Polls Archive

We want to know what you think!

Each week, the Wellington Advertiser publishes a new poll question on our website to get your opinion on issues that affect us in Wellington County. Check in with us every week and vote.

Is four storeys too high for housing in downtown areas?

  • No (56%)
  • Yes (44%)

Poll End - May 2, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you have a positive perception of local policing?

  • Yes (63%)
  • No (37%)

Poll End - April 25, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

Should Wellington County implement automated speed enforcement in school and community safety zones?

  • Yes (71%)
  • No (29%)

Poll End - April 18, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Should the government raise taxes on alcohol?

  • No (65%)
  • Yes (35%)

Poll End - April 11, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are local municipalities doing enough to regulate dog kennels?

  • No (92%)
  • Yes (8%)

Poll End - April 4, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Have you been to a public skate recently?

  • No (79%)
  • Yes (21%)

Poll End - March 28, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you know someone who has been a victim of an online or phone scam?

  • Yes (52%)
  • No (48%)

Poll End - March 21, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you concerned about China interfering in Canadian elections ?

  • Yes (72%)
  • No (28%)

Poll End - March 14, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Should Wellington County move its headquarters from Guelph to a county location?

  • Yes (66%)
  • No (34%)

Poll End - March 7, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you agree with the key finding of the Public Order Emergency Commission?

  • No (51%)
  • Yes (49%)

Poll End - February 28, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Do you agree with increased private sector involvement in health care?

  • No (61%)
  • Yes (39%)

Poll End - February 21, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

How often do you use your local library?

  • Never (46%)
  • Regularly (35%)
  • Occasionally (19%)

Poll End - February 14, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations?

  • No (59%)
  • Yes (41%)

Poll End - February 7, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you financially on track to retire comfortably by age 65?

  • No (56%)
  • Yes (44%)

Poll End - February 1, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Should cannabis retail stores be allowed in Centre Wellington?

  • Yes (56%)
  • No (44%)

Poll End - January 24, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Are you comfortable with pharmacists writing prescriptions?

  • Yes (90%)
  • No (10%)

Poll End - January 17, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Have you made a New Year's resolution?

  • No (87%)
  • Yes (13%)

Poll End - January 10, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

Did you reduce your charitable giving in 2022?

  • Yes (67%)
  • No (33%)

Poll End - January 3, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Have you donated to your local food bank this Christmas season?

  • Yes (58%)
  • No (42%)

Poll End - December 20, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you still send traditional Christmas cards?

  • No (54%)
  • Yes (46%)

Poll End - December 13, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you plan to reduce your spending this Christmas?

  • Yes (55%)
  • No (45%)

Poll End - December 6, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you support Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act?

  • No (85%)
  • Yes (15%)

Poll End - November 29, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Should the federal government suspend the carbon tax on heating fuels?

  • Yes (68%)
  • No (32%)

Poll End - November 22, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you plan to get a flu shot this season?

  • Yes (59%)
  • No (41%)

Poll End - November 15, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you agree with the province’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause to avert an education workers’ strike?

  • No (68%)
  • Yes (32%)

Poll End - November 8, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

If you didn’t vote in the municipal election, why not?

  • Poor candidates (39%)
  • Other (31%)
  • Not important (17%)
  • Lack of info (13%)

Poll End - November 1, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you intend to vote in the Oct. 24 municipal election?

  • Yes (84%)
  • No (16%)

Poll End - October 25, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

What is the most important issue in the municipal elections?

  • Growth (37%)
  • Taxation (24%)
  • Housing (23%)
  • Other (16%)

Poll End - October 18, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Are you planning to attend an extended family gathering for Thanksgiving?

  • Yes (59%)
  • No (41%)

Poll End - October 11, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Will you attend a municipal candidates debate?

  • No (69%)
  • Yes (31%)

Poll End - October 4, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Should seniors in hospital awaiting LTC beds be compelled to accept placements far from home?

  • No (76%)
  • Yes (24%)

Poll End - September 27, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Would you pay to attend a municipal election candidates meeting?

  • No (96%)
  • Yes (4%)

Poll End - September 20, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Will you attend a local fall fair this year?

  • Yes (57%)
  • No (43%)

Poll End - September 13, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Are you comfortable letting your hair go grey?

  • YES (93%)
  • NO (7%)

Poll End - September 6, 2022 @ 12:01 pm

Do you support the federal government’s fertilizer emissions reduction targets?

  • No (72%)
  • Yes (28%)

Poll End - August 30, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you support granting ‘strong mayor’ powers to the heads of municipal councils?

  • Yes (0%)
  • No (100%)

Poll End - August 23, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you believe Ontario’s health care system is in crisis?

  • Yes (86%)
  • No (14%)

Poll End - August 16, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Are you satisfied with the Pope’s apology for the Catholic church’s involvement in residential schools?

  • Yes (52%)
  • No (48%)

Poll End - August 9, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Do you believe a local hospice should offer Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)?

  • Yes (64%)
  • No (36%)

Poll End - August 2, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

Will you board a plane during your summer vacation this year?

  • No (79%)
  • Yes (21%)

Poll End - July 26, 2022 @ 1:17 pm