Networking
Local interest group launches affordable housing network The Wellington Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) is a new joint venture created by a group of interested residents wanting to address the need for affordable housing in the village. It is the brainchild of Barry Davidson and Anthony Lemke. Both live in Wellington and both are passionate about […]
Attendance rises
Popular event draws large crowds on Easter weekend Aready and adequate supply of clean water is becoming an increasingly scarce commodity in many places around the world, and even in the County it cannot be taken for granted—as evidenced by the oil spill in Picton Bay in 2017 and the widespread drought of the previous […]
Food on the go
Where to find your favourite food trucks and restaurant takeovers this season The County is quickly being recognized as a place to go to for great restaurants, but it’s always been the traditional establishments in bricks and mortar form. Recently there has been a movement underway of catering companies and food trucks breaking the mould […]
The Wellington sets sail
New project passes its first stage The Wellington Hotel at 192 Main Street is one step closer to opening its doors after an application for development was heard and approved by council last Wednesday. The application changes the property’s designation from a village residential area to a village core area. It also changes the zoning […]
Constellations
Shatterbox Theatre Company launches premiere show The Regent Theatre played host this weekend to the production of Constellations, written by British playwright Nick Payne. The two-character play had its world premiere in London, England in 2012, but was also brought over to premiere in America at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2014 starring Ruth Wilson […]
A new initiative
New group aims to protect biodiversity along County’s south shore The County’s south shore is the last remaining significant amount of undeveloped shoreline on the north side of Lake Ontario. Part of it has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) as it is situated along the main spring and fall migration routes. It is […]
Changes
The Wellington dining scene is in flux, and there’s more to come Food and beverage establishments in the village of Wellington have been in a state of flux over the past few months and the landscape in Wellington has changed dramatically for the 2018 season. Here is an update on what’s changing, and who’s bringing […]
Three Small Maples
Friends helping friends get ahead At 39 years old, Jon Nyman is a first generation maple syrup producer. But that doesn’t mean he is new to the game. Nyman got his taste for tapping at the age of eight when he visited his first sugarbush and was immediately hooked. He was in Grade 1. He […]
Fire in Rednersville
Fire ravaged a garage on Rednersville Road near Barley Road. No injuries were reported. The cost of the blaze has not yet been determined. Photo: Rick Zimmerman
Tree trouble
Are healthy trees being cut down in the County? My name is the Lorax, and I speak for the trees. And I’d like to say a few words if you please.” Dr. Seuss created the story of The Lorax as a way to vent his frustrations with what society was doing to the environment. The […]