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Man suing county for $30,001 after being served with eviction notice

Man suing county for $30,001 after being served with eviction notice

The county alleges the man installed locks and 2 X 4s in the unit, contrary to the tenancy agreement, to prevent unit access from 'secret passages'
4.6 per cent tax increase latest proposal for Wellington County

4.6 per cent tax increase latest proposal for Wellington County

A 4.7 per cent levy increase is currently anticipated for 2025, followed by a 3.8 per cent increase in 2026
Local company proposes business plaza on Minto industrial lands

Local company proposes business plaza on Minto industrial lands

The town will make $38,220 in development charges if and when the project's first phase is constructed
New EarlyON Child and Family Centre proposed for Centre Wellington

New EarlyON Child and Family Centre proposed for Centre Wellington

$160,000 is currently requested from the township to support the project
County's bagged waste fees could increase 50 cents this summer

County's bagged waste fees could increase 50 cents this summer

The fee increase would make the county an additional $300,000 in 2024 and 2025
CW staff recommend allocating $150,000 in Community Impact Grants

CW staff recommend allocating $150,000 in Community Impact Grants

Of the 31 applications considered, staff are recommending 28 receive funding
Changes coming to 'horrible' Hwy 6 intersection, but when?

Changes coming to 'horrible' Hwy 6 intersection, but when?

The MTO is currently exploring traffic lights or a roundabout for the Highway 6 intersection at Wellington Road 22 and Eighth Line in Fergus
Puslinch's recycling initiative attracts 'above average' results

Puslinch's recycling initiative attracts 'above average' results

Polycoat coffee cups were identified as the top contaminant in the township's recyclables
Average Wellington North tax rate increasing 4.94 per cent in 2024

Average Wellington North tax rate increasing 4.94 per cent in 2024

In 2023, the municipality had the largest increase of any Wellington County municipality at 8.9 per cent
Drayton woman's charity helps residents in need remember to breathe

Drayton woman's charity helps residents in need remember to breathe

So far in 2023, Rebecca Forler has financially supported between 30 to 50 people using her charity Don't Forget to Breathe