GUELPH – After a long delay, the Upper Grand District School Board is now moving ahead with a plan to instal naloxone kits in schools.
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County municipalities to split over $1.6 million in ‘COVID Stream’ funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Municipalities in Wellington County will split over $1.6 million to aid with recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police have found Fergus man reported missing
ERIN – Police say they have located a missing Fergus man who was last seen in Erin.
Police seek vandals who spray painted Fergus cars, homes
FERGUS – Police are asking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for damaging homes and vehicles here last week.
Volunteers returning to Groves hospital after long COVID-19 layoff
ABOYNE - Volunteers are gradually returning to help at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) in new job roles during COVID-19.
Public health: plenty of flu vaccine available; more appointments coming
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local residents should not worry about flu shot availability.
Palmerston youth hub to open before end of year
MAPLETON – The Integrated Youth Services Network hub in Palmerston is set to open at the end of November or beginning of December.
County set to host remembrance ceremony on Nov. 5
Tribute to the fallen – Over 500 memorial poppy markers have been installed on the lawn of the…
Guelph-Eramosa council wants to limit infill development in Rockwood neighbourhood
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council doesn’t want a property on Division Street in Rockwood to be…
Police beat: Stolen vehicle at RIDE
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Oct. 31 at about 3:45pm Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE…
Man faces numerous gun, human trafficking charges
GUELPH – On Oct. 19, Guelph Police received information that a 26-year-old Guelph man was in…
Take two minutes wherever you are
Even though the act of remembrance will be a little more difficult this year due to pandemic…
Leaves
I woke up last Friday morning to the news that Anita Stewart, a community champion and someone I…
Shand Dam ‘saved its cost in one night’ during Hazel
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…