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Awakened Voices coming to Melville United Church
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is presenting its Awakened Voices Narratives on Feb. 28 at Melville United Church in Fergus.
CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats
TORONTO – Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Minto Fire receives $48,000 for emergency generator
MINTO – After an unsuccessful attempt to obtain funding in 2023, Minto has finally received a provincial grant to purchase and install a fixed generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex.
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.
Council approves zoning for R&D lab for pet dental products
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved the rezoning of a property on Frederick Street in Arthur to allow it to be used to create pet dental products.
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.
Public health keeping eye on five reportable diseases on the rise
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is keeping an eye on five reportable diseases that showed a marked increase in 2024. The board of health received a report on Feb. 5 from manager of infectious diseases Lilliana Marinko.
Three of four bridges to be replaced, but not for a few more years
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here approved the replacement of three bridges and removal of a fourth at its Feb. 10 meeting. The bridges, located in southern Centre Wellington, have been a controversial topic for local residents and farmers.
Palmerston community set to celebrate 150 years at homecoming
MINTO – All residents, past and present, are welcome to join the Palmerston community in celebrating its 150th birthday.
Cable theft leaves 200 people without phone/internet service
ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say that on Feb. 11 just after 1pm someone "cut down and stole three copper cables and one fibre cable" from a pole on Wellington Road 22 near Hillsburgh.
Township shuts down Elora tobogganing hill due to safety concerns
ELORA – Centre Wellington officials have put up “no tobogganing” signs at a township park after safety concerns were raised.
Winter weather, labour shortage lead to missed waste collection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has asked for patience from residents experiencing issues with curbside waste collection as it works to resolve the issues related to weather and staffing shortages.