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With water restrictions in effect, how can I keep my plants alive?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s been a dry spring and the Grand River Conservation Authority is asking water users in the watershed to cut consumption by 10 per cent.
Terry Fox Garden in bloom, tended by Fergus Horticultural Society
Roses and peonies – The Terry Fox Garden at the corner of St. Andrew Street West and Beatty Line…
CVC’s Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across the Credit River Watershed.
End of the line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora-Fergus-Guelph commuter bus took its final lap on July 4 as the service, run by Elliott Coach Lines, officially came to an end.
Arthur 150: A weekend to remember
ARTHUR - The Wellington Advertiser was in Arthur on July 1 and 2 as "Canada's most patriotic village" celebrated 150 years since incorporation.
CWDHS student named the recipient of the 2022 Rotary Indigenous Youth Award
FERGUS – Making change is no small feat, but taking small steps to get there is something everyone can do according to Avaline Booth, a Grade 10 student from Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) and recent recipient of the 2022 Rotary Indigenous Youth Award.
Planning staff present options for regulating cannabis land use in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The second of a four-stage study on how to regulate cannabis production and processing in Wellington North is complete, with county and township staff putting forward six policy recommendations to township council.
County bumps up capital budget for museum projects
GUELPH – County council has approved an increased capital budget for several projects at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. A total of five capital projects are budgeted and targeted for construction at the museum in 2022.
Man charged in break-in, weapons theft
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police have charged a man in connection with a recent break-in, during which two handguns were stolen.
GRCA urges water conservation throughout watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The conservation authority is asking water users throughout the watershed to cut their consumption by 10 per cent due to the “unusually dry weather” this spring and summer.
Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board are once again deadlocked on an amendment to the board’s volunteer policy.
Wellington North to offer rebates for northern residents after Mount Forest pool closure
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted to reimburse Mount Forest swimmers living within a specific area with $24 for each visit made to the township's outdoor pool in Arthur, up to a maximum of $500 per household, following the closure of the Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool.
Local lacrosse players to compete on Team Ontario
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington box lacrosse players Avery Summerville and Cara Nielson have been chosen to play for Team Ontario this summer and fall.
‘Long way to go’ in fixing hospital offload delays: paramedic chief
GUELPH - Ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital continue straining limited emergency resources as Wellington County and Guelph look to new health minister to respond.