HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is gearing up for a return to the stage after a lengthy absence due to COVID-19.
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Funding announced for hospitals
PERTH WELLINGTON – Hospitals in Perth-Wellington are set to receive over $3.9 million in funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced Sept. 29.
Metal Mix-up Demolition Derby had lots of smash-up action
Metal mix-up – The Metal Mix-up Demolition Derby held at the Mount Forest and District…
Thanksgiving for the common good
It is always a struggle when shared values end up competing with one another. When that happens, it…
Maryborough PS holds Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox Run – Maryborough Public School held a Terry Fox Run on Oct. 1. This year the school…
Hockey teams donate gate to food bank
Food bank donation – The proceeds of a hockey game between the Creemore Coyotes and Shelburne…
Apples and Astronomy event part of Culture Days in Minto
Star search – Local astronomy buff Gordon Duff brought his powerful telescope to the Apples…
Wellington North thanks volunteers for community service
Celebration of volunteers – Wellington North Fire Services brought the heat to burgers and…
Clifford hosts Culture Days concert
Culture Days concert – Juanita Wilkins performed for Minto Culture Days on Sept. 26 at the…
Minto Safe Community Committee bicycle rodeo teaches safety
Safety first – The Minto Safe Community Committee hosted a bicycle rodeo for local youngsters…
Blacksmith demonstrations part of Culture Days in Minto
At the forge – Local blacksmith Ryan Leis provided a demonstration of his craft at the…
Province increases access to rapid tests for schools in ‘high risk’ areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY — The local public health unit will be participating in a new provincial program to provide COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to schools and licensed day care centres.
New commercial cannabis production taking a breather in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here is granting township staff time to study the commercial production of cannabis before accepting any new applications.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild returns to the stage with comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is gearing up for a return to the stage after a lengthy absence due to COVID-19. In mid-November the guild will stage the chili-cook-off comedy Five Alarm.
Local soaring club opposes location of proposed telecom tower
WELLINGTON NORTH - York Soaring Association members are speaking out about safety concerns with the proposed location of an Xplornet telecommunications tower. The Wellington Advertiser examines what's at stake and the convoluted tower approval process.