WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 4-H acrylic painting club held its fourth meeting on Thursday April…
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Poultry club learns about eggs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In our first meeting of the 4-H Poultry Club, we learned about how the…
Children’s book by Guelph author to be released in September
GUELPH - A new children’s book by Guelph author A.A. Blair will be released by Histria Books this fall.
Virtual volunteers help community organizations adapt to new realities
GUELPH - With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions forcing community organizations to find new ways to continue their service and charitable work, the idea of virtual volunteering is gaining traction throughout the sector.
The Value of One, The Power of Many theme for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an opportunity to appreciate volunteers and highlight the impact of their support.
Volunteers are vital to local hospitals, and they’ve been missed this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteer week would normally be a big deal at Louise Marshall Hospital, where the 30 to 50 citizens who give hours of their time to the hospital and its patients, are properly celebrated and appreciated.
Palmerston Foodland closes for day after vehicle crashes into store
PALMERSTON - No one was injured when a vehicle crashed into the front of the Foodland grocery store on Main Street in Palmerston at around noon on April 14. “Everybody was safe. No customers were hurt,” Foodland owner Ron McTaggert told the Advertiser shortly after the incident.
New business opened in Erin
New Business – GTA Vapes opened on Feb. 16 at 9-9 Main St. in Erin. The store offers in…
Rotary Club of Erin helps Family Health Team buy vaccination fridge
ERIN - East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) officials say they are very grateful to the Rotary Club of Erin for its generous donation of $4,000 for the purchase of a vaccine fridge for the Erin clinic.
Students will move to online learning following April break
TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.
Active COVID-19 cases now at a record high in WDGPH region
Public health reported 278 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend - the highest total to date for a regular weekend. Cases have risen dramatically in the region over the last several weeks, with active cases now at a record-high of 630. The previous high was 489, set on Jan. 11.
Nearly a quarter of residents vaccinated; everyone over 16 can now pre-register
GUELPH – Nearly a quarter of eligible residents in the region have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination - and public health is now inviting everyone over the age of 16 to pre-register for their first shot. “This is something to celebrate,” stated Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health.
Caressant Care Arthur resumes management of long-term care facility
ARTHUR – North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, took over management of the facility through a voluntary management contract on Jan. 13, during a devastating COVID-19 outbreak at the home.
OPP lay 51 charges during one-day safety blitz in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP officials say officers conducted a "targeted traffic safety enforcement initiative" in the township on April 7.
Erin awards $4.4-million contract to WSP for next phase of wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – The Town of Erin continues to push ahead with its plan to construct a wastewater treatment plant to service the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh.