Last week, after a tsunami of ad cancellations, we made the difficult decision to reduce staffing. We are currently operating with a skeleton crew – to ensure residents continue to receive the local news they need as events unfold.
News
Town of Erin councillor John Brennan stuck in Peru
LIMA, PERU - Erin Councillor John Brennan wants his constituents to know he and his wife Lorrie are safe, healthy and anxiously awaiting word from Global Affairs Canada that a plane is coming to get them, hopefully this week.
Fergus man makes it home from Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO – It sounds like a dream - to be forced to stay at a sunny marina in Puerto Rico. But for Adam Sobol, the dream has been eclipsed by COVID-19.
Takeout format continues serving needs of community
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is showing how resilient the community is in a time of…
Local hospitals seek medical grade masks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Health Care Alliance has put out a call to the public for…
Municipalities: Don’t let good hand hygiene clog toilets
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s fine to use hand wipes and disinfectant wipes around your home…
Group: Beware of COVID-19 scammers
TORONTO – The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people to be on the lookout for scams…
Police beat: Kitchener man faces drug, assault charges
Drug, assault charges WELLINGTON NORTH – On March 22 at about 2:05pm Wellington County OPP…
Police warn they will enforce closure, gathering orders
ORILLIA – Police are warning residents and businesses that they will enforce recent…
OPP offers tips for businesses forced to close due to pandemic
ORILLIA – The province has ordered the two-week closure of businesses deemed…
Local businesses step up to manufacture medical supplies in face of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Dixon’s Distilled Spirits is part of a trend among distilleries, using alcohol to make hand sanitizer for frontline workers in the fight to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the community.
Fergus Lions home show to return in 2021
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show plans a 2021 return following the…
Love thy neighbour
Within the pages of the Advertiser this week is a colouring page – open to all ages.
Thank you to our advertisers
Thank you to our many advertisers who made the conscientious choice to continue advertising with us…
Quarantined
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the Carpenter’s status in this time of self-imposed…