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Many local merchants sold coal as a profitable sideline
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wellington North ready to take part in regional IT review
KENILWORTH - Wellington North is ready to find out whether there are savings to be had in response to recent Ontario municipal modernization grants.
Puslinch invasion of phragmites underway
ABERFOYLE - David Pady wants residents to know there is an invasion underway in Puslinch.
Final council meeting for interim CAO Patrick Moyle
ABERFOYLE - On Dec. 4 Puslinch council took time to recognize the achievements of interim CAO Patrick Moyle.
Late Night Sip and Shop made Fergus a festive shopping experience
Festive night - Downtown Fergus took on a festive feel on Dec. 6 for the annual tree lighting and Late Night Sip and Shop.
Barrie firm awarded contract to refine design for Continuum of Care project
GUELPH – A Barrie firm has been awarded the contract to refine the design for Wellington County’s proposed Continuum of Care seniors community project.
County changes approach to minor variance fees
GUELPH – Wellington County has approved a new approach to fees for rezoning, site plan and minor variance applications.
Travelling ballet features local talent
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Three young dancers from Wellington County will be dancing this holiday season in the Ballet Jörgen Canada production of The Nutcracker.
A Very Charlie Brown Concert back at GYMC
GUELPH – Returning for another holiday season, A Very Charlie Brown Concert is taking place at the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) on Dec. 20 at 7:30pm.
Blue Christmas brought the music of Elvis to Fergus
The king – An Elvis Presley impersonator came to centre stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on…
New March Break Broadway youth camp applications due
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is launching a new training program during March Break – March Break Broadway Boot Camp.
The Led Zeppelin Experience rocked Fergus Grand Theatre
Tribute band – ZED – The Led Zeppelin Experience performed at the Fergus Grand Theatre…
Centre Wellington considers three funding requests
ELORA – Three organizations asked Centre Wellington for funding during 2020 budget deliberations.
It was a snowy night at the Mount Forest Santa Claus parade
Snowy parade – Santa Claus brought the snow with him to the Mount Forest Santa Claus parade…