ORANGEVILLE – The RAM Rodeo held its 2024 awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
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Guelph Humane Society to host low-cost microchip clinic
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is offering a low-cost microchip clinic on March 29.
Bylaw change needed for metal fabrication business relocation
MAPLETON – The owners of a shop on their property in south Mapleton are hoping to repurpose it for their metal fabrication business.
Town of Erin seeks input on new park, recreation survey
ERIN – The Town of Erin is inviting residents to participate in the 2025 Recreation Community Survey, available now at erinengaged.erin.ca.
Wellington Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss celebrates her retirement
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss celebrated her retirement on March 20 after 22 years with the company.
Most Canadians support increasing interprovincial trade
ONTARIO – One of the talking points in Canada’s response to American tariff threats hinges on removing so-called “interprovincial trade barriers.”
Marmot
Spring has finally arrived, at least on the calendar, and with it a truth that I have long known but am now ready to formally declare: I married a marmot.
Feds announce ag sector support following imposition of Chinese tariffs
ONTARIO – Following the conclusion of China’s domestic ‘anti-discrimination’ investigation launched against Canada on Sept. 26, China imposed 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, canola meal and peas, as well as 25% tariffs on certain pork, fish and seafood products.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates bowl-a-thon proceeds to BBBSWN
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presenting a cheque to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids Sake executive director Marianne Christie and fundraising coordinator Teri Dykeman.
Don’t fear the ‘death binder’
Despite its ominous-sounding name, a “death binder” isn’t something to be afraid of.
Third annual ‘Lights and Sirens’ public skate and hockey game
CENTRE WELLINGTON – An enthusiastic crowd turned up at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on March 22 for the third annual "Lights and Sirens" public skate and hockey game.
Harriston Horticultural Society learn about worm farming
MINTO – Members of the Harriston and District Horticultural Society learned about worm farming at their March 19 meeting.
Fergus battled county council over two downtown bridges
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPINION: Prioritizing pet health over politics
ROCKWOOD – Buying Canadian has never been more top-of-mind. Many of us are being more selective at the grocery store for our own food and pet owners are understandably wanting to do the same when feeding their dogs and cats. If only it were that simple.
Wellington County 4-H square dance members win at College Royal
GUELPH – Three sets from the Wellington County 4-H square dancing club participated in the open square dance competition at the University of Guelph’s College Royal on March 15.