WELLINGTON COUNTY - From tragedies that touched the community to a highly anticipated federal election and everything in between, 2019 was an eventful year for local news.
Wellington County
Two artists receive Arts Council award
GUELPH – The 2019 Youth Opportunities Award, presented by the Guelph Arts Council will be shared between the Guelph Tool Library and Simone Racine.
The top Wellington Advertiser tweets of 2019
January: Puslinch and Guelph-Eramosa firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at TransX at…
The top Wellington Advertiser Facebook posts of 2019
1. BREAKING: Arthur schools on lock down (later corrected to “hold and secure”) and some…
Chronic homelessness reduced in Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH - The Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination highlighted its recent success in reducing chronic homelessness at a meeting with federal government officials.
Food for Fines program nets 800 items
GUELPH - Each year Wellington County’s library system holds a “Food for Fines” campaign in the fall.
Nominations open for 2020 BMO Ontario Farm Family Awards
GUELPH - Do you know a family that represents the values of Ontario’s rural communities? People whose commitment and dedication to the rural way of life makes a difference and sets an example for others.
Ground broken for new Guelph Lake Rotary Trail
GUELPH – It was a ground-breaking day for the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Grand…
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington earns CSI awards for TV, radio features
GUELPH - Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) earned two more awards from Crime Stoppers International (CSI) during the annual conference held last fall in Singapore.
Public health urges caution as new cannabis products become available
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The local public health unit is urging caution as new cannabis products such as edibles and beverages are now legal to purchase.
