ARTHUR – A local stable had luck on their side on Sept. 11 as Desperate Man crossed the finish line at Mohawk Woodbine Park securing the elusive North America Cup and brining with it a cool $1-million purse.
Province recommends Pfizer vaccine over Moderna for those under 25
TORONTO - Ontario's top doctor is recommending Pfizer be given to Ontarians aged 18 to 24 following higher incidences of heart-related complications in the age group after receiving a second dose of Moderna.
Township beginning process to increase Mount Forest wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has started a multiyear journey to get the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant re-rated to handle up to 3,500 cubic metres of sewage per day.
Public health updates self-isolation requirements at local level
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Effective immediately, any non-vaccinated person around someone in their household who was exposed to COVID-19, must now remain at home for the same amount of time as the household member who was directly exposed to the virus.
WDGPH reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 24 to 26).
When seconds count, county residents wait longer for paramedics to arrive
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A report to Wellington County's Social Services Committee says county residents are having to wait longer than those in Guelph for ambulances to arrive. The Wellington Advertiser dives into the meaning behind the numbers.
Ministry inspection results in written notice for county seniors’ care home
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A visit to Wellington Terrace from a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspector resulted in a written notice issued for air temperature monitoring.
Stolen truck leads Wellington OPP to Drayton
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington OPP were on the hunt for a stolen Ford F550 on Aug. 26, leading officers from Wellington North to Drayton, where the truck was abandoned by suspects who fled the area.
Vaccine receipts now required to enter select businesses and venues
TORONTO - Proof of vaccination is required to access select businesses and venues across the province, including in Wellington County as of Sept. 22.
Body removed from Elora Gorge
ELORA - The body of a deceased person was removed by emergency workers from the gorge below the David Steet bridge in Elora on Sept. 21.
Local results in Canada’s 44th federal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Following along with The Wellington Advertiser on Sept. 20 for live Wellington riding results for Canada's 44th federal election.
Fire marshal called in to investigate cause of Mount Forest basement fire
MOUNT FOREST - Late in the afternoon on Sept. 19, emergency services responded to a report of a fire in the basement of a Mount Forest home.
County to draft bylaw allowing off-road vehicles on county roads
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county roads committee diverges from staff recommendation in tasking county staff to draft bylaw allowing for off-road vehicles on county roads.
Motorcycles bring the thunder to Fergus Legion’s inaugural Show and Shine event
FERGUS - Rays from one of the last suns of summer glinted off a spit-shined chrome handlebars, motor casings and tail pipes at the Fergus Legion’s first Show and Shine on Sept. 19.
WDGPH reporting over 200 active COVID-19 cases in the region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 70 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 17 to 19). Active cases in the region sit at 201.