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Wellington County / OPP Property Auction Nets Record Funds for Crime Stoppers
— September 13, 2018

Those on hand for the official cheque presentation include, from left, Wellington County Police Services Board (WCPSB) members Jeremy Vink and Warden Dennis Lever, CSGW Board member John Svensson, WCPSB Chair Lynda White, CSGW Office Coordinator Leesa Keleher, WCPSB member…
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Ted Arnott Elected Speaker Of The Legislative Assembly
— July 13, 2018

via The Toronto Star Playing it safe, Ontario MPPs have elected veteran Progressive Conservative MPP Ted Arnott as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Arnott, a 28-year member who represents Wellington-Halton Hills, edged Conservative MPPs Randy Hillier, Jane McKenna, and…
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May Wind Storm Wood Debris Accepted At County Waste Facilities Free Of Charge
— May 5, 2018

Tipping fees for wood debris from the Friday May 4th, 2018 wind storm will be waived through Saturday May 12th at the County’s waste facilities. The following waste facilities accept wood waste: Riverstown Harriston Belwood Aberfoyle All other regular waste…
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Ice Storm Coming This Weekend. Be Prepared.
— April 13, 2018

Freezing rain warning in effect for: Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County Kitchener – Cambridge – Region of Waterloo Mount Forest – Arthur – Northern Wellington County Significant ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Ice…
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Calling All Student Entrepreneurs!
— March 28, 2018

Applications are being accepted for Summer Company 2018! Summer Company is a program funded by the Province of Ontario that provides guidance and support to students – ages 15 -29 returning to school in September – who wish to start…
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Flu Related Deaths In Wellington County
— February 10, 2018

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can confirm one influenza-related death and one suspected influenza-related death of elementary school children in the region. “Our sympathies are with the families at this time,” said Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public…
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Crime Stoppers Releases 2017 Statistics
— January 31, 2018

Once more, the statistics prove that Crime Stoppers works in the City of Guelph and County of Wellington. Last year, 725 calls and web tips were received by Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW), which is an increase from 2016. While…
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Students Face Suspension If Not Immunized
— January 28, 2018

A total of 2,042 elementary students in Guelph and Wellington County are facing a 20-day suspension if their immunization records are not up to date, says Wellington-Guelph-Dufferin Public Health. Elementary school students not in compliance with the Immunization of School…
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Funding Available For Wells In Wellington County
— August 12, 2018

Residents in Wellington County can apply for grants to properly decommission old wells and upgrade wells that are still in use. Funds are provided by Wellington County through the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP). The Grand River Conservation Authority…
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Wellington County Secures Grant To Develop Ridesharing Program
— June 28, 2018

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has granted $499,950 to the County of Wellington to develop a demand-based ridesharing system that will service Wellington County. The new ridesharing service, which is scheduled to launch in April 2019, will utilize…
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Guelph, Wellington County Team Up To Try And Win $10 Million Contest
— April 30, 2018

The City of Guelph and Wellington County have their eye on a $10 million prize that would help create an ongoing plan for the area to address the need for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. The federal government is holding…
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Calling All Female Entrepreneurs In Wellington County – The Rhyze Awards Are Here!
— April 7, 2018

Submissions for the 2018 Rhyze Awards are open from March 26th until April 26th. Women are not adequately represented in the business world. In Guelph and Wellington County, less than 20% of businesses are owned by women. And we know…
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How Fast Is Your Internet?
— February 27, 2018

On behalf of the County of Wellington, we invite you to participate in a brief web survey to help build “broadband for everyone” in Southwestern Ontario, Caledon and the Niagara Region. When it comes to broadband Internet, there are considerable…
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Youth Contest: What Does Distracted Driving Mean to You?
— January 31, 2018

Attention all Wellington County Youth! Safe Communities Wellington County is inviting you to participate in a Distracted Driving Video Contest. If you are 19 and under and reside in Wellington County you can create and submit a video up to…
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February 3rd Workshop: Keeping Our Kids Safe
— January 30, 2018

Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington Presents: Keeping Our Kids Safe Saturday, February 3, 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm Presenters include: Guelph Police Service, Wellington County OPP, Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Human trafficking, child exploitation and cyber safety are not easy topics to talk…
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Wellington County Council Approves 2.5% Tax Increase & Adopts 10 Year Plan
— January 26, 2018

Wellington County Council has adopted its 2018 budget and 10-Year Plan (2018 – 2027) with a 2.5% increase to the County portion of property taxes. “This budget and 10-Year Plan demonstrate the County’s commitment to investing in the long-term improvement…
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