CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is getting eight more electric vehicle charging stations – four in Elora and four in Fergus.
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Dozens protest in downtown Guelph to support ‘homeless neighbours’
GUELPH – Crisp winter weather did not deter dozens from gathering downtown bright and early Valentine’s Day morning – a show of love and support for people facing homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County.
Michael Hurst sentenced to 4.5 years in third sexual assault trial
GUELPH - Palmerston resident Michael Hurst was sentenced to 4.5 years in a federal penitentiary on Feb. 14 following a third trial for sexually assaulting two women.
Public health struggling to find dentists for Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan
GUELPH – While Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is ramping up its dental programs post-pandemic, it is struggling to find dentists to provide services for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan (OSDCP).
Provincial inspection at Harriston long-term care home results in five compliance notices
HARRISTON – The operator of a Harriston long-term care residence says it’s taking action to rectify non-compliance issues discovered by ministry inspectors, including reimbursing residents for improper charges.
Erin reveals first, second quarter tax due dates
ERIN – Council has passed an interim tax collection bylaw, as it does along with other municipalities each year, naming due dates for the first- and second-quarter tax payments this year.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Principals offer perspectives on student cell phone use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Principals at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards say they are happy with cell phone policies already in place.
Guelph Black Heritage Society offers monthly seniors club
GUELPH – The Phoenix Seniors Club is a monthly program offered by the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS).
This year’s WHY survey available in 10 languages
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the Wellington Catholic District School Board and Upper Grand District School Board have enlisted the support of Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington.
Frances Cosen celebrates 100th birthday
GODERICH – Frances Cosens, a longtime avid reader of the Wellington Advertiser, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and five generations of her family on Feb. 3.
Samaritan’s Purse celebrates over 11 million shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child
CALGARY – Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected 11,330,126 gift-filled shoeboxes globally in 2023.
Early bird deadline is Feb. 15 for ‘Split the Pot Lottery’
ABOYNE – Groves Memorial Community Hospital is among the 51 hospital foundations in Ontario taking part in “Split the Lottery” fundraiser.
County of Wellington wins EDCO award for innovative campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington’s Economic Development Division won the 2023 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award for Inclusive Community Based Initiatives and Programming for its ‘Wellington Welcomes’ campaign.
Belwood Lions Club presents certificates and plaques to members
BELWOOD - The Belwood Lions Club handed out five Melvin Jones fellowship certificates and plaques to Lions Club members on Feb. 6.