ELORA – Centre Wellington council has approved over $18,000 in community impact grants for six local organizations.
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Rezoning to facilitate TG Minto expansion approved
MINTO – A rezoning to allow an expansion at the TG Minto manufacturing facility in Palmerston has been approved by town council. The auto parts company, which employs about 650 people, is planning to add a 37,800 square foot staging area to the existing plant.
Wellington County OPP calls for service lower in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of calls for OPP assistance dropped substantially across Wellington County in 2020.
Big box safety blitz coming to this area Feb. 25 to 28
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A big box safety inspection blitz is scheduled for Feb. 25 to 28, in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.
Twelve schools in WDGPH region reporting student COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nine days after returning to class, 12 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting student COVID-19 cases.
Mulmur man charged with careless driving, two sent to hospital
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Mulmur resident has been charged with careless driving after a serious crash here Wednesday morning.
Fergus girl making, selling candles for good cause
FERGUS — A Fergus girl is making candles and selling them to raise money for SickKids Hospital.
Teen charged after OPP officer dragged by ATV
MOUNT FOREST – A 16-year-old faces numerous charges after a police officer trying to make an arrest was dragged by an ATV here.
Four horses dead following weekend shed fire
MINTO – Four horses perished in a fire that destroyed a shed on the 3rd Line here on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Chris Harrow said firefighters from all three Minto stations responded to the call, which came in around 4am.
County museum, libraries reopening soon
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The reopenings are a response to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region’s return this week to the red (control) level of the province’s COVID-19 alert system.
Police beat: Break-in, theft
Break-in, theft PUSLINCH – On Feb. 12 at about 4:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report…
Tips to avoid fraud
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County OPP is reminding residents to do everything they can to…
Dishes
It is said that in romantic relationships, you should allow yourself to be vulnerable with one another. Open your heart. Establish trust and maintain honesty.
The Methodist Church in early Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…