It has often been said a community newspaper is a reflection of the community it serves. Roles reversed this past weekend and the community reflected on its community newspaper.
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We will do better: A message from the editor
As journalists, we are tasked with many vital responsibilities, perhaps none as important as calling out injustice on behalf of those who do not have a voice or those whose voices have for centuries been ignored - or maimed or killed into silence - by those in power.
Fergus splash pad opened by township
FERGUS – Centre Wellington has opened the splash pad at Millburn Park in the south end of Fergus.
Elora’s David Boyle founded archaeology in Ontario
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus man charged with careless driving causing death
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A Fergus man has been charged with careless driving in a May crash here that left a Nichol Township man dead.
Ontario extends emergency declaration to July 15
TORONTO ― The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency to July 15 - and officials hope it will be the final extension.
Province could give municipalities more say on water bottling operations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government has proposed changes to its water quality management program. One of the proposed changes will require water bottling companies to have the support of host municipalities for new and increasing bottled water takings.
Pilot injured in Puslinch plane crash
PUSLINCH - The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is looking into a plane crash here that left the pilot injured.
Wellington school boards addressing police, equity concerns for upcoming year
GUELPH – Martha MacNeil heard from enough people with concerns that she asked trustees at the June 16 meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board to form a task force to look into police presence in schools.
Rabies vaccine baiting to start soon in Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is advising the community that efforts to curb the spread of rabies in wild animals will continue this summer.
New gift card program coming to Puslinch businesses
PUSLINCH – Township council has approved a new gift certificate program for local businesses here.
Suspicious fire destroys abandoned house in Guelph-Eramosa
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police and fire officials are investigating and the Ontario Fire…
Black Lives Matter protest in Fergus draws about 500
FERGUS – About 500 people turned up at Victoria Park on June 20. They heard sobering stories of overt racism in this community.
Township opens splash pads in Arthur, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur are now open.
Province asks school boards to plan for all scenarios come September
TORONTO – The Ontario government's plan to reopen schools includes three main scenarios: a normal school day routine, a modified routine with alternating days and caps on students allowed in classrooms, and at home learning.