With three suspected overdose deaths in Guelph in the past 30 days and seven suspected overdoses in the past five days, Adrienne Crowder is worried what will become of local people addicted to illicit drugs.
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North Fergus business park lands in high demand, would sell out in two years says consultant
Demand is high for lots in the North Fergus Business Park and are expected to sell out within two years of going on the market.
Taste Real providing passports to local food
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Taste Real launches “passports” encouraging people to get out and explore county farmers' markets in a fun way.
Ontario moving to step three of ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ on July 16
TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving the province into step three of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16. The province announced the move on July 9, with key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve.
Trusscore expands product line with acquisition of Westech
PALMERSTON - A Minto-based manufacturer of sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials has acquired the assets of Calgary-based Westech Building Products.
It’s now easier and faster to book or reschedule your COVID vaccine appointment
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has updated the region's COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system to make it easier and faster to book or reschedule a vaccine appointment.
‘The giving spot’: Fergus residents set up donation station
FERGUS – Five Fergus residents have developed a long-standing exchange area known as the giving spot, where community members donate what they can spare, and freely take what’s needed.
Groves staff receive foundation bursaries
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Groves Hospital Foundation has announced the ten staff recipients of their three education bursaries.
CVC issues warning on heavy rainfall amounts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is advising that Environment Canada is forecasting showers and thunderstorms that will move across the watershed this afternoon, producing heavy rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 millimetres.
Fergus resident collects 487 signatures on petition to scrap bike lane option for St. David Street North
Centre Wellington Council voted unanimously in favour of installing separated bike lanes on St. David Street North in Fergus once infrastructure work there is complete, but that doesn’t mean the community has given its full support, says a Fergus resident.
Sharing roads with farm machinery doesn’t have to be deadly
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Farm machinery is still moving long county roads during the growing season. The Advertiser explores how farmers and motorists can arrive alive.
Wellington North unlikely to see an off-leash dog park before 2025
WELLINGTON NORTH – Officials here are not ruling out the possibility of opening a dog park in the township in the future but are not moving forward with any plans as of now, given the current department workload.
Fergus Brass Band, Rotary Club make Canada Day stops at long-term care homes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Brass Band joined the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora for several Canada Day celebrations at long-term care homes across Centre Wellington on July 1.
Upgrades to Arthur arena floor nearing completion
ARTHUR – After a months-long renovation, the arena floor at the Arthur and Area Community Centre is in its final stages.
Fergus Scottish Festival goes online again this year
FERGUS – Organizers of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games have announced details of the ticketed Gala 2 Go slated for August 12.