ERIN – The town’s new $12.8-million library branch is slated to open to the public shortly after Labour Day.
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Town to purchase robotic line painting device for sports fields
ERIN – Sports fanatics and casual players alike are in for a treat, as the Town of Erin sets its sights on a new robotic line painting device for local sports fields.
Chong wins south Wellington riding for eighth time
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Wellington-Halton Hills North, the political landscape remains the same – incumbent Conservative Michael Chong won the seat and will return to Ottawa for his eighth term.
Nater re-elected in Perth-Wellington
MITCHELL – Conservative incumbent John Nater will return to his seat on the Opposition benches to represent Perth-Wellington in the next parliament.
Local results from the federal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Follow the Advertiser's coverage of the federal election in the ridings of Wellington-Halton Hills North and Perth-Wellington.
County council approves new speed camera revenue policy
GUELPH – About $4 million in gross revenue has been generated to the end of March through the county's automated speed enforcement program. The county's share of that is $1.5 million.
Elora Festival reaps benefits of volunteers, who organize festival’s annual book sale
ELORA – It takes an army of volunteers to prepare for the annual Elora Festival Book Sale, which this year runs May 2, 3 and 4 at the Elora Curling Club.
Bryant, Irving have volunteered for over two decades at Wellington Terrace
FERGUS – Volunteering isn’t for everyone but for Julie Wheeler Bryant and Rod Irving, the last 20 years have been nothing short of amazing.
Wellington County waste facilities to accept new materials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County waste facilities are now equipped to divert drywall, shingles and mattresses.
Council awards $150,000 tender for Lion Merv Weber Playground project
KENILWORTH – The playground at Hutchinson Park in Mount Forest is set to be upgraded by Park N Water Ltd. for $149,651.
Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.
Federal election Q&A: Wellington-Halton Hills North candidates
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.
Giving Spot looking for volunteers, new home
FERGUS – The Giving Spot offers free food, care packages and second hand housewares, toys, clothing and other items.
Carbon tax, electoral reform, Gaza, crime, housing discussed at all-candidates meeting
ABERFOYLE – All five Wellington-Halton Hills North candidates attended the debate and all five responded to questions, even the ones directed at Conservative incumbent Michael Chong.
Minto councillors voice strong feelings about ‘strong mayor powers’
MINTO – Two municipalities in Wellington County have been selected to receive "strong mayor powers" and some Minto councillors feel “highly insulted” and concerned by the move.