ARTHUR - Myrna Hutchison has been recognized with the Neil Dunsmore Here4Hope Power of One Award for her work to raise funds for suicide awareness training and her advocacy for youth mental health.
WDGPH reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The region’s active case count sits at 31 as of Nov. 1. That is down from 53 cases one week ago and marks the region's lowest active case count since mid-August.
Fergus water tower gets a high-pressure wash (photos)
FERGUS - The water tower located near the Wellington Advertiser office on Gartshore Street in Fergus receives a high-pressure spray down on the afternoon of Oct. 28.
Salem man bringing the haunt to Halloween
SALEM - Darryl Magierowski aims to bring fright to your Halloween nights on Oct. 29 and 30 with his hand-made haunted creation, Salem Frights.
Ombudsman inquired into three of 43 cases about local municipalities, organizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ontario's Ombudsman received 43 cases, involving both complaints and inquiries, surrounding Wellington County municipalities and organizations for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
ONFARM tailgate tour brings farmers together at 3Gen Organics
MAPLETON - The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association's tailgate tour stopped at 3Gen Organics, bringing together local farmers around the topic of healthy soils on Oct. 14.
Ride Well motors past second anniversary with growing ridership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ride Well, Wellington County’s answer to rural transit accessibility, saw record demand for the service in September before passing its second year anniversary at the beginning of October.
WDGPH reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Oct. 22 to 24).
Costs of policing Wellington County projected to bump tax rate in 2022
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The OPP's annual billing statement presented to the county's Police Services Board rings in at an estimated $17.4 million for 2022.
UGDSB holding public meeting Oct. 28 to address concerns after assault of student
FERGUS - Much has happened since a transgender student was hospitalized after being physically assaulted by another student at Centre Wellington District High School on Oct. 7.
HEARTS 5k walk
HEARTS – The annual St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church HEARTS 5k walk and run fundraiser went…
Wellington County library launches new mobile app
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Bookworms can manage everything from placing a hold on a fresh release to reading book reviews on the Wellington County Library's new mobile app.
Wellington North signing full-time dispatching agreement with Guelph Fire Department
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services is transitioning to county radio system; new dispatching arrangement will provide full-time dispatcher from Guelph Fire Department.
Township awards tender for concept design of long-awaited Mount Forest pool
MOUNT FOREST - Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. is taking on the job of designing a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest. Concept designs are expected between December and February.
‘Farms not fridges’: group gathers to spread awareness of proposed development
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Jones Baseline neighbours and community members gathered on Oct. 17, unified around their opposition to a proposed manufacturing facility.