Ever wonder about early Canadian clocks? On April 6, the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) will be hosting a Zoom tour and presentation with special guest Allan Symons, Curator of the Canadian Clock Museum. Symons will showcase the stories…
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The County of Wellington is hosting a webinar for newcomers and new immigrants March 19 that is aimed at helping new Canadians adjust to the area. Participants are encouraged to share their personal experiences during COVID-19 and how to best…
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View the brief video below for information on the new app from the County Of Wellington:
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At the January 27th Council meeting, Wellington County Council adopted its 2022 budget with a 2.0% increase to the County portion of property taxes to focus on core services. “Today, County Council passed a responsible budget of service enhancements and…
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With driver shortages affecting school bus routes, local school boards are working on plans to ensure student learning is unaffected. Last week, Wellington Dufferin Student Transportation Services (STWDSTS), which handles student transportation for both local boards, released a statement about…
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Guelph’s public health unit reported 71 new cases of COVID-19 in the city on Wednesday, with the total case count reaching 8,023. However, due to recent testing eligibility changes, the provincial government says counts are an underestimation of the true…
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In response to record-high COVID-19 case counts and challenges to health human resources (HHR), Ontario Health has directed all hospitals to focus on urgent and emergent procedures only. Local hospitals will be adjusting services from January 4 to 17 providing…
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In consultation with the Medical Officer of Health for WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, the State of Emergency in Wellington County will remain in place. The County had previously planned to end its State of Emergency on December 31 at 11:59 pm…
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At today’s County Council meeting (November 25, 2021), it was announced that past Puslinch Councillor, Ms. Barbara Bulmer, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Luella Logan Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Politics. The annual…
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In consultation with the Medical Officer of Health for WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Wellington will end its State of Emergency on March 1. The County declared a State of Emergency on March 23, 2020, in response to the…
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A new study for the Official Plan Amendment 119 which looks at the re-designation of the historic hamlet of Puslinch received concerns from the public during a virtual public meeting last week. Sarah Wilhelm, county’s manager of policy planning, presented…
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At the January 27th County Council meeting, the County of Wellington’s Road Master Action Plan (RMAP) report was presented and approved. The RMAP provides a long term plan for County roads and identifies the transportation network improvements required to accommodate…
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The County of Wellington has received $1.5 million of funding from the federal government’s reaching home funding grant. At Wednesday’s meeting, the social services committee received information regarding a $1.5 million funding from the Reaching Home Funding grant. This funding…
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The County of Wellington is working with licensed childcare workers in Guelph and Wellington County to offer emergency school-age child care program for children of health care and other eligible front line workers at no cost. Beginning Jan. 4, all…
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Beginning Thursday, December 23, all Wellington County Library branches will be offering curbside pick-up service only. To arrange a pick-up time, please contact your local library branch. All drop boxes will remain open to return borrowed items. In branch computer…
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Join us for Hillsburgh Sparkles, donate to your local food bank, and celebrate the holiday season! WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | December 2021 Hillsburgh Sparkles Drop by Hillsburgh Branch now until the New Year and enjoy the glitter of festive…
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The County of Wellington is trying to find inclusive ways to make newcomers and immigrants feel welcomed and supported while living and working in the county. Many immigrants and newcomers face barriers that limit them from interacting with other communities,…
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