MAPLETON – Township officials are inviting local residents to join a campaign to press the province on local options for licensed child care.
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Tenders approved for Minto Fire tanker, pickup truck
MINTO – It cost more than hoped, but Minto Fire is upgrading its truck fleet with two purchases approved by town council on Feb. 15.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
OTTAWA – Responsible for introducing the Emergencies Act, former defence minister and Wellington MP Perrin Beatty spoke with the Advertiser about the legislation and modern politics.
County to ease COVID-19 health and safety restrictions March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.
Weather Network says fun is in the forecast for Elora
ELORA – Maybe you check out the Weather Network to see about the weather. But if you tuned in on Feb. 10 between 6 and 9am, you’d have been treated to glimpses of Elora and the fun activities available in and around the village in the heart of winter.
Advertiser, Community News nominated for OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the third year in a row.
Bridge credits vaccinations for opportunity to relax public health restrictions
MINTO – While he doesn’t believe the pandemic is completely over, Mayor George Bridge said he is pleased about the planned re-opening the local municipal office and relaxation of public health restrictions at municipal recreation facilities here.
Town accepts bid for phase two of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk trail
ERIN – Council here has accepted the bid of $286,825 to move forward with phase two of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk trail.
Morriston Bypass Coalition mobilizes as project falls on province’s priority list
MORRISTON – For some 15 years, Bill Knetsch has been working with local and provincial authorities on the Highway 6 Morriston bypass and he rejoiced in 2016 when the province announced the funding was there and work would begin in 2019.
Feeding Your Future expands worker training program to include mental health
Through the Feeding Your Future labour initiative, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), in…
OFA viewpoint: Hearing the voice of Ontario farmers
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is pleased to work with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to ensure an agricultural voice is part of the province’s Conservation Authorities.
Crozier announces its first University of Guelph scholarship recipient
GUELPH – C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. has announced the first recipient of the engineering firm’s new scholarship fund at the University of Guelph.
Three-in-four Canadians tell convoy protesters, ‘Go Home Now’
VANCOUVER - If the goal of the Freedom Convoy was to capture the attention of millions of people in Canada and around the globe – mission accomplished.
Take the stress out of I.B.S.
GUELPH – “Take the Stress out of I.B.S.” (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered in an…
Winter fun in Aboyne
Hop on – Friends John Balfoort and Ross Gilbert are piled on by their children Levi, Caleb and…