WELLINGTON COUNTY – During the temporary closure of the Elora waste facility for site upgrades, Solid Waste Services recommends that residents also consider taking materials to our Rothsay waste facility located at 8495 Wellington Road 7, Township of Mapleton.
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Easter weekend fun in Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus residents Aniah, Jaela and Natalie Trott enjoyed an intense egg hunt with the Easter Bunny at Central Church in Elora on April 19.
Spring Wildflower Workshop at The Arboretum
GUELPH – Spring has arrived and the flowers are beginning to bloom!
Police beat: Break-in, theft
PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials are investigating a break-in at a residential property here two weeks ago.
County plans to spend $30.5 million in funding over nine years on infrastructure
GUELPH – An updated report on the county’s spending of Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) grants outlines future investments and reminisces on past projects.
Major laboratory services enhancement project begins at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – April 16 marked the start of a project that will transform laboratory services at Guelph General Hospital (GGH), with the launch of two new chemistry analyzers used to test for a wide range of analytes in the blood and other samples.
Guelph Community Earth Week Tree Planting
GUELPH – The entire Guelph community is welcome to join in on a meaningful family event, brought to you by the City of Guelph, Trees For Guelph, and the Rotary Club of Guelph.
Mount Forest Green Team host Earth Day cleanup event
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Green Team celebrated Earth Day by picking up garbage around town on April 19.
OPINION: It’s never too early or too late to start planning
ONTARIO – A significant portion of Canada’s economy is powered by small and medium sized businesses.
Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt
PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.
United Church celebrates 100 years: an in-depth look at Mimosa United Church
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington needs new volunteers
NORTH WELLINGTON – “Any child that needs a mentor should have a mentor.”
Celebrating 40 years of The African Children’s Choir
DRAYTON – The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their Canadian Tour, “marking four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope,” officials state in a press release.
Conservation grant applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Community groups and elementary schools can now apply for funding through the Community Conservation Grants program offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF).
Headwaters Art Gallery presents Dance of Light
ALTON – Headwaters Arts Gallery presents, Dance of Light, a two- member show featuring painters Alina Lloyd from Orangeville and Anne Schnurr from Guelph.