ALMA – Ruth Grose, who passed away on Nov. 22 at age 90, lived a life that exemplifies what…
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Veteran recognized
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, right, presented John Walsh of Arthur with a commemorative lapel…
Light Up Drew Night planned for Dec. 5; donations for local food bank accepted
DREW – With COVID-19 putting a halt on plans for their 2020 Christmas concert, members of this small rural community are planning to celebrate the season with a Light Up Drew Night.
Snow made for a festive experience at Santa’s Drive-Thru Parade in Puslinch
Let it snow – A November snowfall added a festive flair to this year’s “Santa’s…
Festive RIDE program now underway
ABOYNE – The Festive RIDE program is now taking place in Wellington County.
School boards change bus cancellation, inclement weather day policies due to COVID-19
GUELPH –Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have made changes to their cancellation and inclement weather day policy for this year.
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November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
OTTAWA – Substance abuse is a major public health concern at the best of times. In the…
Spin out
I cannot speak for my husband, the Carpenter, but I suspect there are times when being married to…
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1851, 1957
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus, Elora, Harriston curling clubs cancel 2020-21 season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fergus, Elora and Harriston curling clubs have announced they will not be…
Erin council considers landscaping at town office
ERIN – The town of Erin is considering landscaping and naturalizing the property around Town Hall.
LifeLabs launches COVID-19 antibody test
TORONTO – LifeLabs is now offering a COVID-19 antibody test, a test approved by Health Canada…
Suicide Awareness Council Mindful of seniors’ mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Not surprisingly, COVID-19 is having an impact on our mental health.