Wellington County

Local family plans anti-bullying protest outside Arthur school

The Evans family is frustrated with the school's alleged inaction surrounding their daughter's experience being bullied

Feb 5, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Outdoor storage at Rockwood's Foodland permitted for three years

Staff said the outdoor storage area is necessary until the store can secure a new location with more space

Feb 4, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

County of Wellington approves largest waste tipping fee increase to date

The fee has increased from $130 to $145 per tonne

Feb 3, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

County approves transitioning RIDE WELL from pilot to permanent

Making the program permanent will qualify the program for significant savings through the province's gas tax program

Feb 1, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

County of Wellington approves 3.9 per cent tax increase in 2025

This represents a $27 increase for every $100,000 of assessment

Jan 31, 2025 11:35 AM Read more >

Replacing four ageing bridges to cost county over $22 million

Several traffic mitigating measures are proposed during construction of the bridges on Wellington Road 109

Jan 31, 2025 10:36 AM Read more >

Future of Here4Hope program uncertain after funding cuts

Program funding was cut by CMHAWW in November due to 'significant financial pressures'

Jan 31, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >

New county speed enforcement cameras see over 7,000 tickets given out in two weeks

Four cameras are now live in Fergus, Aberfoyle, Palmerston and Mount Forest with three more coming on line shortly

Jan 30, 2025 2:49 PM Read more >

Mapleton looking for input on water, wastewater funding strategy

The township is looking to create a municipal services corporation to help increase its borrowing capacity and fund proposed expansions

Jan 30, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

Wellness retreat proposed for Jones Baseline

Neighbouring residents are concerned the proposed business could lead to trespassers and noise

Jan 29, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >