PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Green Party’s intended candidate for this riding will not be on the ballot for the Sept. 20 election as he was unable to acquire the necessary signatures supporting his candidacy by deadline.
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Candidates say dozens of election signs damaged, stolen
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police say there have been no official reports filed with them about election sign vandalism, despite complaints to the Advertiser suggesting dozens of signs have been damaged or stolen in Wellington-Halton Hills.
Hanson trial to take place in Kitchener; start date remains unclear
ORANGEVILLE – The trial of Michelle Hanson, an Amaranth mother facing charges in relation to the 2018 death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will now be held in Kitchener.
Perth-Wellington candidates Q&A feature – Part 1
PERTH-WELLINGTON – This is the first part of a three-week Q&A feature the Advertiser is running leading up to the Sept. 20 federal election.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
TORONTO - The provincial government is requiring patrons and customers to prove they're fully vaccinated to access selected businesses and venues as of Sept. 22.
Public health: COVID-19 outbreak linked to Aug. 21 wedding/reception
GUELPH – Public health officials say there is a COVID-19 outbreak linked to an Aug. 21 wedding here - and a later reception in Puslinch - and are advising all those who attended they are "high-risk contacts" and should act accordingly.
Police still investigating July break-in at gas station
ELORA – Police are continuing to investigate a break-in and theft at the Esso Gas Station located…
Fully loaded tractor trailer barrels through school zone
On Aug. 26 at about 11:30am Wellington County OPP officers observed a commercial motor vehicle…
Crime of the Week
PALMERSTON – At approximately 9:30pm on July 6, an act of mischief occurred at Jay’s Variety at…
Riverfest Elora’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ festival a success
ELORA – Festival goers were able to enjoy three nights of live music at the Elora Centre for the…
Harley stolen
MAPLETON – On Aug. 28 at about 10:10am Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen…
Halton Hills man dead following incident at golf course
ERIN – A Halton Hills man is dead following an incident at a local golf course during a serious…
Section of Lake Road to be closed eight weeks for culvert construction
PUSLINCH – The County Of Wellington closed off Lake Road (Wellington Road 32) between Sandy…
Fergus resident celebrating $50,000 win with Daily Keno
FERGUS – William Higgins of Fergus knows how to pick ‘em. William’s Daily Keno 7 Pick…