WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will reopen four conservation areas in Wellington County for limited day use on Saturday (May 23) and plans to offer camping again on June 15.
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Golfers, horse owners among first to benefit from reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dave Stickle summed up his first 18 holes of golf last Saturday in three…
Region’s top doctor supports reopening of economy but warns against gatherings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s been long, it’s been hard, and people are becoming impatient with the physical restrictions that COVID-19 has forced upon them.
Schools closed for remainder of school year
TORONTO – Students will not be returning to school this year. Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday afternoon that Ontario’s publicly funded schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CW Youth Council gathering inspiring stories
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After forming in the fall and establishing its vision and way of operating, the Centre Wellington Youth Council was preparing to launch some youth-oriented activities this spring when COVID-19 hit.
Fergus Kinsmen celebrate 30 years of service
FERGUS – Way back in February, the Fergus and District Kinsmen Club raised a flag to mark the 100th anniversary of Kinsmen in Canada, with a view to celebrating the club’s own 30th anniversary in May.
Man faces weapon charges
MOUNT FOREST – On May 18 at about 6:20pm Wellington County OPP officers responded to a report…
Teen driver charged with having cannabis readily available
NORTH PERTH – On May 7 at about 8pm, a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle…
The marathon begins
It was such a relief to hear last Thursday that some businesses would get the chance to reopen beginning Saturday and into this week.
Shameful
A “last stop of sorts on a scenic but lonely part of the province,” Mount Forest has become known as a “dumping ground” for murderers.
Walk with me
Hands up if the thought of wearing shorts frightens you more than the idea of going to the grocery store without a mask. I see you over there waving. We understand each other. Remember, there is safety in numbers.
News from northern Wellington in 1877 and 1953
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Hospice Wellington’s new art therapy program paints a community picture
GUELPH – In response to the impact of the global pandemic, Hospice Wellington’s Art Therapy…
Longtime firefighters Bramhill and Geiger retire from Minto Fire
MINTO – Two longtime firefighters have recently retired from the Town of Minto’s fire…