WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – As part of the Wellington Advertiser's coverage of the 2022 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the June 2 election.
Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service invites residents to share stories during Paramedic Services Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Paramedic services week, recognizing the work and dedication of paramedics across Canada, is underway until May 28.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to decline across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 170 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 24.
Storm closes Elora-Cataract Trailway, GRCA nature areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several nature spaces and trails throughout the Grand River Conservation Area watershed have been closed as a result of a deadly storm that ripped through the province on May 21.
Nater introduces Food Day Canada Act in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater introduced the Food Day in Canada Act in the House of Commons on May 19.
Fergus Grand Theatre presents Heat Wave
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre is presenting Heat Wave – A Tribute Show to Linda Ronstadt, a concert show featuring the powerhouse and sultry voice of Wendy Laurier singing the songs of the “1970s Queen of Rock,” Linda Ronstadt.
Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.
Wellington Heights students earn grand prize in national competition
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Wellington Heights Secondary School have brought home the grand prize from Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) national research-based case study competition. The winning trio earned $500 for their school and the title of Youth Wetland Experts.
Driver injured after vehicle crashes into restaurant
MAPLETON – A driver was taken to hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a restaurant here early on Wednesday morning, but no one inside the building was hurt.
Fergus wastewater treatment plant gets new roof
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Township is pleased to announce that the Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Digester Roof Replacement Project is complete, and the secondary digester is now back in service.
Senate adopts Food Day in Canada Act
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada’s Senate has adopted a bill introduced by Senator Rob Black in November to recognize the Saturday of the August long weekend as Food Day in Canada each year.
Guelph United FC goalkeeper Svyatik Artemenko returns from Ukraine
GUELPH – The Guelph United FC goalkeeper who enlisted in the Ukrainian army when war broke out there, has safely returned to Guelph and is ready to return to soccer this season.
Publication provides guide to combating escalating drug issues across Ontario
GUELPH – Through the pandemic, more Ontario residents than ever turned to drug use to cope with anxiety, isolation, and fear – often using, overdosing and dying alone.
Local students compete in ‘micro:bit’ coding project
ERIN – St. John Brebeuf Catholic School, St. Michael Catholic School and St. Mary Catholic School competed in a micro:bit coding project in cooperation with Fair Chance Learning, an education programming company, on May 6.