WELLINGTON COUNTY – It might seem an unusual career path right out of high school, but both Graham Giddy and Allan Lee have found being funeral directors to be deeply meaningful, satisfying, and important work. And they each received recognition in 2022 for 50 years in the business.
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One dead in Jan. 4 crash in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – One person is dead following a collision between an SUV and a transport truck here on Wednesday afternoon. It was the second fatal collision on Wellington County roads within three hours on Jan. 4.
Guelph Black Heritage Society planning Black Heritage Month events
GUELPH – While the rest of the country will celebrate Black History Month in February, the Guelph Black Heritage Society will celebrate its third annual Black Heritage Month.
Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2022
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2022.
Township holding public meeting on Cultural Heritage Landscapes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents here are invited to a public information centre and community workshop on Jan. 18 to learn about and participate in the Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL) Official Plan amendment.
One person dead following two-vehicle crash in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – One person is dead following a serious two-vehicle crash here on Wednesday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on Wellington Road 32 south of Concession 4, southwest of Guelph, at about 12:17pm on Jan. 4.
‘Very frustrating’: township responds to new legislation
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council discussed how to retain control and input into community growth as local bylaws are aligned with new provincial legislation passed last year.
Food bank’s Crystal Awards go to CWDHS, Giant Tiger
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Food Bank gave its Crystal Award to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) and Giant Tiger, but because it couldn’t hold its AGM, the awards were given without fanfare. But they still have meaning.
Drayton, Minto minor hockey associations ponder amalgamation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minor hockey associations based in Mapleton and Minto are pondering an amalgamation. Families involved in both the Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) and the Minto Minor Hockey (MMH) will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposal on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Local history buff uncovers Beatty mansion’s hidden past
FERGUS – It was like finding buried treasure when Ted Bednarski started renovating the lower unit at 220 Bridge St. here.
New hydro poles on Gartshore Street made of composite material, more sustainable
New poles – Centre Wellington Hydro has been installing new hydro poles on Gartshore Street…
New year resolutions can be kept with proper planning
With a New Year comes many resolutions. The idea of starting fresh and implementing a change can excite us!
Touring comedian Shaun Majumder to appear at theatre in Harriston this March
HARRISTON – Love is no joke, but comedian Shaun Majumder finds a way to make it funny.
Real and Beyond name of new show at art gallery in Minto
MINTO – Real and Beyond is the name of the latest exhibition at the Minto Arts Gallery.
Police beat: OPP looking to identify two suspects in Erin break-in
ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects they say were involved in a break-in and theft here last month.