GUELPH – Alternative education programs at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) high schools were recently reviewed by Sam Dunlop Consulting Inc.
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‘Turn On Your Lights’ winner announced
MOUNT FOREST – Charles Cusieri’s home at 270 Fergus St. in Mount Forest, seen here, was the first-place winner in the residential category of the annual “Turn On Your Lights” holiday decorating competition, sponsored by Royal LePage RCR Realty.
Politics of infrastructure
There was a time not long ago that logic factored into decisions surrounding infrastructure.
Theatre guild announces auditions
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is getting set to cast its spring production, the murder-mystery comedy Death among the Delphiniums by Canadian author Camille Atebe.
Police beat: OPP investigating Dec. 31 crash that claimed life of teen
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local teen is dead following a two-vehicle crash north of Inverhaugh on New Year’s Eve.
Tobogganing fun at the county museum
ABOYNE – The tobogganing hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives was a popular spot on Jan. 4 with fresh snow and chilly temperatures.
Entrepreneurs tried to make lignite a Luther industry
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Drayton Grade 4 student one of two winners in county library’s annual short story competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Grade 4 student from Drayton and a Grade 6 student from Fergus are the winners of the sixth annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.
Gallery Concerts commence with Tony Snyder, Jan. 19
ABOYNE – The first Gallery Concert to be held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives is set for Jan. 19 with Tony Snyder.
Local police laid 32 charges during Festive RIDE campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Impaired driving charges were up slightly during the Wellington OPP’s recent Festive RIDE campaign, but local police also conducted 30% more RIDE events this season.
Guelph General Hospital celebrating 150 years
GUELPH – This year marks a significant milestone as Guelph General Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary of serving the Guelph-Wellington community.
Elections Canada deregisters Free Party Canada
QUEBEC – The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, informed the chief agent of Free Party Canada that the party was to be deregistered effective Dec. 31.
Repaying debt is top priority for Canadians: poll
TORONTO – According to a poll conducted and published by CIBC, minimizing or eliminating debt remains the top financial priority for Canadians in the new year.
Fergus Grade 6 student one of two winners in county library’s annual short story competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Grade 4 student from Drayton and a Grade 6 student from Fergus are the winners of the sixth annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.