FERGUS – Mike MacKay is a hydraulic engineer by trade, but he’s now shifted gears. Instead of selling a product, he’s selling the idea that aerosol cans can and should be recycled.
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Residents raise concerns about proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale
MINTO – A draft plan for a proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale was presented to council during a Dec. 17 public meeting.
U of G researchers receive grant to study relationship between domestic violence, homelessness
GUELPH – Two University of Guelph professors hope to better understand how the housing crisis is impacting women experiencing and fleeing violence and how violence can lead to homelessness and vice versa.
Senior Citizen Hall to be renamed Arthur Optimist Town Hall
KENILWORTH – The Senior Citizen Hall in Arthur officially has a new name. On Dec. 16, Wellington North council approved a request from the Arthur Optimist Club to rename the facility the “Arthur Optimist Town Hall,” reflecting a 15-year lease agreement that names the club as manager of the building.
Puslinch site alteration bylaw doing its job: staff
ABERFOYLE – Almost a year after passing a site alteration bylaw, Puslinch council heard from staff that the bylaw is serving the community well and there should be no changes.
‘I love this kind of crazy’: Rockwood woman trains for third straight Canadian Ski Marathon
ROCKWOOD – Rockwood resident Jenn Banfield is training for the Canadian Ski Marathon, North America’s oldest cross-country ski event, taking place on Feb. 8 and 9 in the Montebello, Quebec area.
Township signs agreement for trail use, maintenance with snowmobile club
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local snowmobile club to allow the club to use a piece of township-owned land for a snowmobile trail.
Meadows Music Festival announces headliners, bigger event, camping
FERGUS – Meadows Music Festival will be returning to Fergus for its third year on May 30 and 31. Owner and festival director Collin McKinnon said organizers have secured the two headliners fans have been asking for most: The Reklaws and The Glorious Sons.
UGDSB hosted its first Grade 9 Climate Showdown
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) held its first “Grade 9 Climate Showdown” at the University of Guelph Arboretum on Dec. 17.
Experimental Acres program a finalist for Economic Developers Council award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county program that offers micro-grants to farmers to test out regenerative agricultural practices is up for an award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
Township returns splash pad surplus funds to Arthur Optimist Club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Optimist Club is getting nearly $12,000 back from Wellington North Township – funds that were left over after a new splash pad was built on Domville Street in Arthur.
Some Centre Wellington facilities closed over holidays
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington would like to remind residents of facility hours of operation throughout the holidays.
Celebrating a late 19th century Christmas
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Author Lawrence Hill shares ‘thoughtful discussion’ with St. James Catholic High School students
GUELPH – St. James Catholic High School hosted Canadian author Lawrence Hill for a “fireside chat” with the Grade 10 and 11 students at St. John the Baptist Church on Dec. 3.