GUELPH – A culvert replacement project is slated to cause a three-month road closure in Mapleton.
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Andrews retires after 18 years with CW Food Bank
ABOYNE – The Centre Wellington Food Bank held its annual general meeting on May 22 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
CUPW issues overtime ban for postal workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has declared a nationwide overtime ban for all Canada Post employees.
No more speed cameras during pilot program: county staff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County staff have recommended council no longer implement more speed cameras for its automated speed enforcement (ASE) one-year pilot project due to hydro complications.
Police searching for two suspects in LCBO robbery
FERGUS – Police are searching for two suspects, one who was carrying a weapon, after a robbery at the Fergus LCBO on Thursday.
Three people rescued after falling into water at conservation area
ROCKWOOD – Police say three people who fell into the water at a local conservation area on May 17 survived because they were wearing lifejackets.
Graham Animal Hospital celebrating 30 years of veterinary service
HILLSBURGH – Graham Animal Hospital is celebrating three decades of veterinary service to the pets of Hillsburgh and surrounding areas.
Bridge rehabilitation to cause four-week road closure
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of a bridge on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38) will cause a four-week road closure this summer for motorists travelling between Guelph/Eramosa and Guelph.
Giant Book Sale raises a record $97,000 for Elora Festival
ELORA – The Elora Festival’s 34th annual Giant Book Sale was a record-breaking success, raising over $97,000 to support the festival’s summer programming.
Resident loses $80,000 in ‘romance scam’
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say a Guelph-Eramosa resident called police about an online fraud on May 18 at about 9pm.
Fergus Lions Club helps fire department get new hazard house
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington fire department just got a new house, courtesy of the Fergus Lions Club. But it’s not the kind of home you’d want to live in.
Canada Post workers set to strike again on Friday
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With negotiations at a standstill once again, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced its intent to strike on May 23.
Harriston Garden Festival blooms into action on June 7
HARRISTON – The Harriston Garden Festival is almost in bloom, so mark your calendars.
Wellington Advertiser recognizes groups for environmental work
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In April, the Wellington Advertiser organized a Community Cleanup Contest, inviting county residents and groups to make a difference in the community and show it off with pride.
Ontario budget, deficit leave local MPPs divided
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The $232-billion budget presented by the provincial government on May 15 is all about preparing for the impact of U.S.-imposed tariffs.