On Aug. 25 at about 6:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer investigated a suspected disqualified driver.
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Concerned Citizens of Alma worried meeting attendance limits will mute message
Members of a citizens group opposing a proposed underground propane distribution facility here are concerned limits on attendance at indoor gatherings will impact their ability to get their point across to Mapleton council.
Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Walk of Hope fundraiser a mix of in-person and online this year
Like so many fundraisers this year, the 2020 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is going virtual.
This fall some vendors at Elora Farmers’ Market will offer pay-what-you-can, discounted items
From Sept. 5 to the end of October some vendors at the Elora Farmers’ Market will offer products for pay-what-you-can or a discount.
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Arthur Fall Fair goes to virtual format
The Arthur Agricultural Society has become the latest to embrace the virtual fair concept in place of a traditional fair cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North building permits on schedule
It has been a bumper year for deck, small home renovation and swimming pool permits in Wellington North.
Wellington North Fire Services completes simplified risk assessment
Wellington North Fire Services has completed a risk assessment for the township.
Come for weeds; stay for friendships
FERGUS – What is a Digger? Every Tuesday morning you can find as many as 30 of them in purple…
Water gardening has its own fascination
As a member of the Hillsburgh Garden Club, I was encouraged to share some of my water gardening experience.
Veggies
The Junior Optimist Club plants, weeds, harvests and donates the produce to the Community Pantry in Mount Forest.
Repurpose your newspaper contest offers prize of $1,000
The Wellington Advertiser and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) invite everyone to participate in the “This Old Newspaper?!” Reader Contest.
Reconstruction to impact traffic flow on Wellington Road 46
Work on the reconstruction of Wellington Road 46 through Aberfoyle will result in lane reductions from Sept. 8 to 27.
World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10
The theme of this year’s Suicide Prevention Day, on Sept. 10, is ‘Work together to prevent suicide,’ and the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin has planned some physically distancing ways to mark the day.
New industry
On an eight acre lot in the Elora industrial section Stirling Marathon plans to employ 60 people in its second phase.