EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) has announced its festival Sunday schedule.
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One year after death of Mathias Bunyan, family calls for better mental health supports and police training
FERGUS - As the one-year anniversary approached of the death of Mathias Bunyan, who was shot and killed by police last year, his family spoke with the Wellington Advertiser about what life has been like since, and their calls for better mental health supports and police reform.
Rising food, gas prices have impacted most food banks in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Local food banks were asked to comment on changes they’ve seen in recent months, and how its been affected by inflation.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – Nothing says summer like a classic car and to take advantage of the last breath of summer, the Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show.
Termites will get their marching orders as Centre Wellington begins termite management program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Balson Preventative Solutions Inc. will provide termite control services in the township and the company plans on commencing work this fall.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club John Deere Show moving to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada John Deere Two Cylinder show has a new home here.
Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run Raises $15,000
MAPLETON – The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run, the third since the event was initiated, was a success once again raising thousands for local causes.
Big Brother Big Sisters Centre Wellington has a new executive director
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) has a new executive director.
Cause of vacant barn fire in Guelph/Eramosa undetermined
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - A farmhouse on the same property was completely destroyed by fire on Aug. 27 last year.
Puslinch 4-H Sheep Club hold mock show to prepare for upcoming Aberfoyle Fall Fair
Preparation – The Puslinch 4H Sheep Club had a mock show on Aug. 17 in preparation of showing…
ROI builds capacity to support communities in rural Ontario
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced initiatives to build, connect and inform rural leaders and decision makers as they embrace opportunities for community innovation.
Woodstock toy show and auction taking place Aug. 25, 27, 28
WOODSTOCK – A Rotary International Ontario farm, truck and construction toy show and consignment auction is taking place online on Aug. 25, and in-person at the Woodstock Quality Inn at 580 Bruin Boulevard on Aug. 27 and 28.
Basketball referees needed
GUELPH - The game of basketball at all levels continues to boom across Ontario as well as all of Canada.
Museum hosting Christmas market
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives will be hosting the annual Christmas Market for a second year, taking place Nov. 25 and 26.
Guelph Humane Society appoints new executive director, Lisa Veit
GUELPH — The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) board of directors has announced the appointment of Lisa Veit as its executive director.