Community members clash over Pride banners in Minto

MINTO – A delegation, backed by a petition signed by over 900 residents, says Pride banners and crosswalks in Minto are divisive and is calling for more "neutral" public spaces. But several members of the community say organizers were not completely forthcoming about the petition.

‘City of Fergus’ sign a mistake: township

FERGUS – For a hot second, the town of Fergus was elevated to city status. Eagle-eyed readers told the Advertiser a “City of Fergus” welcome sign was recently erected on Highway 6 at the south entrance to town.

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The next federal election is scheduled for October of 2025, but based on the current political discourse in Canada, you’d think it was around the corner.