WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another year gone, another year the Wellington Advertiser has been nominated for multiple Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) awards.
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Public health keeping eye on five reportable diseases on the rise
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is keeping an eye on five reportable diseases that showed a marked increase in 2024. The board of health received a report on Feb. 5 from manager of infectious diseases Lilliana Marinko.
Winter weather, labour shortage lead to missed waste collection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has asked for patience from residents experiencing issues with curbside waste collection as it works to resolve the issues related to weather and staffing shortages.
Incumbent Perth-Wellington PC candidate will attend debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – It appears incumbent Perth-Wellington PC candidate Matthew Rae, unlike other candidates from his party, will attend debates in his riding leading up to the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Police beat: Arthur man charged in recent prowling incident
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Arthur man has been charged after several residents reported a prowler here last weekend.
‘Take the Stress out of IBS’ event March 5
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Take the Stress out of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is being offered in an online format this winter to help adults of all ages decrease symptoms of IBS or a stressed/nervous stomach.
OPINION: Election priority for farmers is protecting ability to grow food
ONTARIO – It’s election time in Ontario, and across the province, candidates have started meeting with voters and sharing their platforms.
Winter activities at Grand River Conservation Areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Winter activities are well underway at the six Grand River Conservation Areas that are open year-round, including Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek, Pinehurst Lake, Rockwood and Shade’s Mills conservation areas.
Provincial debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario provincial election is coming fast, with only two weeks left for candidates to persuade voters before the election on Feb. 27.
Experimental Acres program wins economic development award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Experimental Acres program has won an Award of Excellence in Rural Economic Development from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.