CENTRE WELLINGTON – On May 23, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis’ Rural Women’s Support Program (RWSP).
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One day, two bridge openings
FERGUS – Two bridges in rural Centre Wellington that have been closed for several years celebrated their grand opening on May 22.
Things may look bleak now but there are ‘Sunny Days Ahead’
FERGUS – It’s scarcely a week into the road and infrastructure project and downtown Fergus businesses are already feeling the burn from construction on St. David Street North. But there are "Sunny Days Ahead," says a local businesswoman.
Advertiser earns top honours in community newspaper competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has won big for the fifth year in a row. On May 24 the local newspaper took first place in the General Excellence category of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association's 2023 Better Newspaper Competition.
Harm reduction the humane way to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol: panel
ABOYNE – Using a harm reduction approach to helping people with addictions is more effective and more humane, panelists said at the “Reducing Harms, Building Community: A Wellington County Conversation” event hosted by the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy.
Fifty years after Elmira Case, restorative justice still going strong
FERGUS – Russ Kelly is not the hero of this story, although he is the impetus behind it. Fifty years ago, Kelly and his buddy Paul Liebold went on a vandalism spree through Elmira, slashing tires, breaking windows and defacing property.
Local riders to showcase horse-breeding knowledge at Denmark competition
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Four local horse enthusiasts are heading to Denmark as part of a team representing Canada in an international competition aimed at helping young people learn about sport horse breeding.
Back to the 80’s at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A band that pays tribute to the golden age of MTV took to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 18, playing an array of tunes from the big stars of the 1980s
CWDHS at CyberTitan national finals
WATERLOO – After surviving state rounds in December, Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) competed in the finals at the University of Waterloo on May 8 against 13 teams from across Canada.
Tips for the novice gardener
FERGUS – Not everyone has a green thumb or has had opportunities to gain experience in gardening.