FERGUS – A local man is facing charges after police seized about $85,000 in ecstasy and other property during a drug bust in Fergus this week.
Louise Marshall emergency department closed again
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital was closed overnight on Feb. 11 until 7am on Feb. 12.
Police beat: Man arrested after girls taken to hotel for sex
GUELPH – A Toronto man has been charged with luring and sexual assault after two Guelph teens reported he took them to a local hotel overnight.
BBBS of Wellington receives $5,000 cheque
MINTO – The ongoing contributions to the community by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Wellington have been recognized by the Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston.
Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Minto recognized for business attraction, retention
MINTO – On Feb. 6, representatives from the Town of Minto attended the 68th annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) President’s Dinner in downtown Toronto, where a range of individuals and initiatives that made a significant impact on their communities in 2024 were recognized.
History of the Arthur United Church
ARTHUR – The Arthur United Church, located at 101 Tucker St., has been a place of worship in the community for decades.
Arthur’s Brokerlink donates to local food bank
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Brokerlink Arthur location sponsored a free public skate on Jan. 31 at the Arthur community centre.
Comedy juggling show coming to Drayton
MAPLETON – Internationally-renowned comedian and juggler Josh Casey has been entertaining audiences around the globe with an array of the unusual.
Blessings to You Centre donates $2,500 to The Isaac Foundation
MINTO – The Isaac Foundation has been the recipient of $2,500 from the Blessings to You Centre, Palmerston.
Heritage Centre Wellington presents heritage awards
ELORA – The Heritage Centre Wellington committee presented a plethora of awards to property owners, architects and construction companies for their continued dedication to preserving local heritage properties.
Portion of Highway 6 closed after vehicle, horse-drawn buggy collide
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the two-vehicle collision, just south of Mount Forest, before noon on Feb. 18.
Provincial election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the February 27 election.
Provincial election Q&A: Wellington-Halton Hills candidates
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the February 27 election.
Wellington Advertiser nominated for 2024 OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another year gone, another year the Wellington Advertiser has been nominated for multiple Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) awards.