ABOYNE – Over a decade of campaigning, planning, fundraising and hard work will culminate in a historic transition at 6am on Aug. 9. At precisely that moment, services will transfer from the old Groves hospital in Fergus to the new building at Wellington Place in Aboyne.
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McNairs click for fourth Battle Of Waterloo win at Grand River Raceway
ELORA — Grand River Raceway’s 30th annual Industry Day event on Aug. 3 sustained bouts of heavy rain during the 10-race anniversary card, which boasted purses of $669,663 with nine stake races, featuring the track’s two marquee dashes.
Permits now required to run ‘public-facing’ programs in Centre Wellington parks
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The requirement, introduced the week of July 20, has caused confusion – and even some anger – with business owners.
Family holds backyard graduation ceremony
Backyard grads – Graduating from high school is an amazing event in the life of a young…
Gardens a tribute to Terry Fox’s vision, determination, inspiration
The Wellington Advertiser has invited local horticultural societies to write about what they are up…
Elora business flooded
ELORA – A watermain break in downtown Elora shut down a portion of Mill Street East on July 30…
Some Legions in Wellington County struggling to keep afloat
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Royal Canadian Legions in Elora and Fergus are weathering the financial storm caused by COVID-19, but many smaller Legion branches in Wellington County are struggling to keep their heads above water.
Local resident puts the brakes on two bridge demolitions in Centre Wellington
FERGUS – Jean Gerrard has filed a Part II Order request with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to put the brakes – at least temporarily - on the demolition of two historic bridges in Centre Wellington.
Man found dead in Centre Wellington home
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside his home here.
Guelph man charged after van ends up in golf course bunker
CENTRE WELLINGTON - One man has been charged after a van ended up in golf course bunker here on Thursday evening.