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Minor variance approved for zero-energy greenhouse
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application for Palmerston resident Andrew Bauman to build a four season, zero-energy greenhouse on his property.
Local women’s groups hear about wrap-around housing to reduce housing insecurity
GUELPH – On April 9, 45 women from Water Street Church and New Life CRC in Guelph were introduced to Indwell, a powerful initiative for wrap-around supportive and safe housing that is now filling the gaps in communities throughout Ontario.
Police beat: Construction equipment stolen
PUSLINCH – On April 10 at about 9am, Wellington County OPP received a report about a theft at a property on Wellington Road 34 near Victoria Road South.
Advertiser, Community News receive OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser earned ten awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers competition.
Year’s first signage grants approved
MINTO – Two signage grants, for $427 and $412, were approved by Minto council at an April 8 meeting.
The raucous beginnings of Wellington North politics
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The Giving Spot hosts Easter Eggstravaganza
FERGUS – The Easter Bunny was extra busy taking photos with eager children in Fergus on April 12 during the Easter Eggstravaganza, organized by the Giving Spot.
Eat chocolate
I’m not going to ask for Cadbury Creme Eggs this year (the British version, because I’m no amateur). I’m not going to do it. I will not get my hopes up.
Sip, stroll and take in the countryside at Hereward Farms relaxing event
EAST GARAFRAXA – Hereward Farms is hosting its annual Sip, Savour and Stroll event again this year.
Woolwich Thrashers Junior sledge hockey team celebrate first-ever league championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Woolwich Thrashers Junior sledge hockey team, with seven players from Wellington County, capped off a strong return to competition with a thrilling victory over the Hamilton Sledgehammers at the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association Champions Weekend earlier this month.
Conners finishes eighth at Masters
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – Corey Conners secured another top-10 finish last weekend, coming in eighth at the 89th Masters Tournament.
Guelph Climate Action Network holding Climate Fresk at Ignatius Centre April 24
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – This Earth Month, the Guelph Climate Action Network (GCAN) is providing an opportunity to dive into an inspiring and fun way to learn about climate science with Climate Fresk!
Imaginations bloom at Tots in the garden event
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is once again hosting Tots in the Garden.
Guelph soccer club receives $198,000 provincial grant
GUELPH – Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner met with a team at Guelph Soccer Club on April 9, to hear about the $198,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to support children and youth programming in the community.