ERIN – Despite some changes to the original schedule, all work for Erin’s multi-million dollar wastewater treatment plant is expected to be completed by October 2024.
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Centre Wellington approves new land acknowledgement
FERGUS – The Township of Centre Wellington's revised land acknowledgement is meant to be a step towards reconciliation.
Arthur celebrates 100th anniversary of local cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the cenotaph in Arthur was celebrated in style with a ceremony in Memorial Park here on Aug. 6.
OPP investigating fatal crash near Mount Forest on Saturday night
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here on Saturday night that left one person dead. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 6 near Mount Forest, on Aug. 5 at about 10pm.
What does Bill C-18 and Meta’s response mean for Advertiser readers?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In the next few weeks, Wellington Advertiser readers may notice the newspaper has a reduced presence on social media. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has decided to pull news from its sites in response to the Canadian government's passing of Bill C-18.
Crown stays charge against Centre Wellington woman who sent email to OPP officials
GUELPH – A charge of disclosing private communications levied against Centre Wellington resident Brenda Dolderman was stayed on July 25. The Crown may bring the charge back before the court within one year.
Province announces funding for ‘fibre-based’ internet infrastructure in Erin
ERIN – The villages of Erin and Hillsburgh will eventually benefit from new high-speed internet infrastructure funded by the provincial and federal governments.
Culinary gathering celebrates legacy of Anita Stewart, 20 years of Food Day Canada
ELORA – The savoury scent of freshly prepared Canadian ingredients filled the air as chefs and cooks exercised their culinary chops on the Jack R. MacDonald bridge in downtown Elora Aug. 1 to celebrate the legacy of the late Anita Stewart and Food Day Canada.
University of Guelph experts develop food safety toolbox
GUELPH — Launched on June 7, University of Guelph (U of G) researchers developed a user-friendly food safety toolbox after over a year of discussion.
Emergency responders assist tuber with exit from Elora Gorge
ELORA – Emergency responders from Centre Wellington Fire Rescue safely assisted an individual in exiting the Elora Gorge after she fell from a tube while floating on the Grand River on July 31.
Union, county ratify one-year collective agreement for social services workers
GUELPH – The County of Wellington and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 973 have ratified a one-year collective agreement for social services staff.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Spirited!”
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Ray Anderson brings family magic, hypno/comedy shows to Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – A magic show and a hypnotist/comedy performance will take place at the Crown Harriston on Aug. 19.
West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club members learn about soybeans
WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
Herrington places in top four at tennis provincials
MOUNT FOREST — Victoria Herrington from Mount Forest recently finished in the top four in the Ontario U18 outdoor provincials in doubles and placed in the top 12 in singles.