WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s economic development division has launched a rural transit survey to assess the public transportation needs and preferences of local residents.
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Police beat: Several charges for driver pulled over in Fergus recently
FERGUS – A driver from Utterson, near Huntsville, faces a number of charges after being pulled over by police recently.
Andersons receive Wishbone Award for community Christmas dinner
MINTO – Organizers of a local event that brings hundreds together for fellowship and a Christmas Day meal are among the recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Support for doctor recruitment penciled in to future county budgets
GUELPH – Wellington County council is prepared to provide financial support for physician recruitment efforts by the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GWOHT).
Jury finds Michael Hurst guilty of sexual assaults in third trial
GUELPH – A jury has found Palmerston resident Michael Hurst guilty of sexually assaulting two more women in a trial that concluded on Dec. 7.
Minto council to provide support for battery energy storage project
MINTO – Minto council will extend support to a company planning to redevelop an energy storage facility in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Hospitals, health teams launch website on care options for cold/flu, COVID-19, RSV
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local health care providers are part of a group that has launched a new website to help residents "get the right care at the right time."
Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner open to all on Dec. 25 at Harriston arena
MINTO – The eighth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 25.
Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
Minto Fire hosts Santa Claus Parade in downtown Clifford
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Santa Claus Parade was hosted by Minto Fire on the evening of Nov. 25.