Guelph/Eramosa

Rockwood woman charged with sexual exploitation

Advertiser Staff February 23, 2024Police

ROCKWOOD - Wellington OPP say a charge has been laid following an investigation into a reported sexual offence in Centre Wellington.

Sacred Heart school celebrates Shrove Tuesday with pancake fundraiser

Robin George February 22, 2024News

ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School hosted its second annual Shrove Tuesday Luncheon and Supper on Feb. 13 and raised over $1,000 for Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church..

Stone United Church launches Spring Wellness Series

Submitted February 22, 2024News

BRUCEDALE – Stone United Chuch is offering a Spring Wellness Series, with six guest speakers presenting at the Guelph/Eramosa church from February to May.

Tracy Cain tells Rockwood students about how her ancestors escaped slavery

Robin George February 13, 2024News

ROCKWOOD – Tracy Cain wants her ancestors’ achievements to inspire students to make a positive influence on their own communities.

Rockwood teens release first album

Robin George February 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14.

Council appoints new tile drain inspector, approves Everton subdivision credit reduction

Robin George February 8, 2024News

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council sat for a brief meeting on Feb. 5.

Cancer is leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters

Robin George February 1, 2024News

ROCKWOOD – About 94 per cent of line-of-duty deaths among professional Canadian firefighters are caused by occupational cancers, according to the International Association of F

Bishop Macdonell students graduate with internationally-recognized diplomas

Advertiser Staff January 25, 2024News

GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Students in the International Baccalaureate program at Bishop Macdonell graduate with internationally-recognized diplomas as well as regular Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.

Over 10,000 students face suspension if immunization records aren’t updated

Joanne Shuttleworth January 23, 2024News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – More than 10,000 students in Wellington County, Dufferin County and Guelph don’t have up-to-date immunization records and are running the risk of being suspended from school.

Driver airlifted to trauma centre following single-vehicle crash

Advertiser Staff January 19, 2024News, Police

GUELPH ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 124 east of Wellington Road 29, on Jan. 19 at about 2:45am.

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Editorial

Enough already

Friday morning at the county administration centre, a new warden and committee chairs were elected by their peers. It is an occasion we try not to miss.

More than two sides

Listening to Canada Post management and the union, one could fall into the trap thinking this strike is just another labour dispute. It is far more than that.

We have so much

Loading the last bag of groceries into the truck destined for the food bank a friend mumbled, “We have so much.”

Columnists

There is a quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: “If you don’t ask, you don’t get it.” I’m not sure that was Gandhi’s exact wording, and I’m not sure he would appreciate my use of the phrase, but I thought I’d test this theory out with my spouse this Christmas.

Reflections

By Dave Tiessen

Sometimes when I’m out and about and encounter a parent/parents with a newborn baby I “ooh” and “aah” about the beautiful child – what newborn isn’t the cutest baby in Canada? – then I ask if its their first one and how it’s going, and whether they are getting any sleep, etc.

Misleading 1894 personal ad costly for Elora man

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

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