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To highlight the unique, seasonal experiences available locally, Wellington County has launched a digital Winter Adventures Map .
“Wellington County is a destination worth exploring year-round,” said Councillor Duncan, Economic Development Committee Chair. “The Winter Adventures Map shows off the wide range of winter activities in our backyard, including some ideal adventures for families – be they local or visiting – to do together.”
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WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON – After a successful 2022 event, Wellington County looks forward to hosting the second annual Writers’ Festival on June 10, 2023.
“While the inaugural event focused on Wellington County writers or subject matter, we’re excited to expand the event this year and welcome writers from our surrounding communities, commented Wellington Place Administrator, Jana Burns. “We want to celebrate all types of writing and introduce the...
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The County of Wellington is seeking a community member to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The community member must be actively involved with organizations for people with disabilities, be a caregiver for people with disabilities, or a person living with a disability as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The mandate of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to:
Advise all member Municipal Councils and the County proper on the identification, removal...
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WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON - At today’s Council meeting, Wellington County Council adopted its 2023 budget with a 3.8% increase to the County portion of property taxes.
“County Council has passed the 2023 budget under extraordinarily challenging circumstances,” said Warden Andy Lennox. “This budget is aimed at striking a balance between limiting the cost impact to residents during a period with 40-year inflationary highs, while continuing to provide the...
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WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON – At the January 11 Library Board meeting, Councillor Mary Lloyd was elected Chair for the 2023-2024 term.
Councillor Lloyd was appointed to County Council in 2018 after a seat was left vacant by Senator Rob Black. Councillor Lloyd has previously served on the Social Services, Planning and Information, Heritage and Seniors committees.
The Wellington County Library Board is responsible for setting policies for the governance and operation of...
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