The Wellington Advertiser and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) invite everyone to participate in the “This Old Newspaper?!” Reader Contest.
News
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.
County initiates assessment of four bridges near Arthur
The County of Wellington has announced a plan for a study to address the condition of four bridges on Wellington Road 109 between Highway 6 and Sideroad 7, southeast of Arthur
CIP grants approved for former Bodnar’s store building
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants totalling $7,228 to help bring a former local storefront operation back to life.
Inspector Paul Richardson named new Wellington OPP detachment commander
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Richardson officially took over as commander on Aug. 5, after serving as the interim commander here for about 10 months.
Jana Burns to replace Janice Hindley in Wellington Place post
WELLINGTON COUNTY- In June, Janice Hindley, announced her retirement as Wellington Place administrator after 31 years serving in municipal government.
Unions: return-to-school plan does not protect workers
TORONTO - Ontario’s four major teacher unions are filing formal appeals with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Bookbinders leave $250,000 musical gift to Kodály Society of Canada
ROCKWOOD - A local couple, known for their love of music and teaching music to children, has left a $250,000 gift to the Kodály Society of Canada.
School bus consortium finalizing routes for back-to-school plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY - When schools open their doors to students next week, school buses will be operating and families will be informed about bus stop times and locations, new protocols on buses and details relating to their specific children.
Moorefield woman seriously injured in two-vehicle crash
MAPLETON - A Moorefield woman was one of two people injured in a serious two-vehicle crash here on Sept. 1.
Province proposes extension to water bottling moratorium
TORONTO – The province is considering a six-month extension to the current moratorium on water bottling permits.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Orangeville nursing home
ORANGEVILLE - Public health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Avalon Care Centre here.