WELLINGTON NORTH – No people were injured but 1,600 pigs died in a barn fire on Labour Day near Derrynane.
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Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser's website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions.
Anything is possible with the right ‘Addy-tude’
ELORA – Riverfest Elora and Team Addy will host A Concert with Addy-tude, a special fundraising event to honour the life and spirit of Addison (Addy) Hill.
Trees for Mapleton celebrates tree-planting milestone
DRAYTON – Trees for Mapleton marked the completion of the W. Paul Day Forest project with a tree-planting ceremony on Aug. 31 at Drayton's Riverside Park.
Rural communities deserve more credit for building housing: warden
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Andy Lennox returned from the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa with a revelation about housing growth: “It’s become clear to me that we in rural Ontario are not getting the credit we deserve for building housing in our communities.”
Victor Dockrell needs new scooter after collision with pickup truck
ELORA – The granddaughter of an Elora man whose motorized scooter was written off after a collision with a pickup truck is hoping the community will support a GoFundMe campaign to get him a new one.
Province funds nurse to reduce ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Wellington County’s paramedics are getting the funding they need to ensure there is a nurse to help offload patients when they arrive at Guelph General Hospital.
Blacksmith shop secures bridge loan for roof work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is helping to ensure the Lynes Blacksmith Shop gets its new roof as planned this fall by approving an interest-free loan for the project.
Centre Wellington Fun Day offers amusement for all ages: photos
Elora’s Bissell Park was filled with community spirit and cultural celebration during CW Fun Day, organized by the Centre Wellington Black Committee, on Sept. 1.
Erin council welcomes new heritage plaque program
ERIN – Council here has approved a new program and policy to recognize the “historical significance” of properties in town.
New Guelph bylaw sparks heated debate about where homeless people can pitch tents
GUELPH – A new bylaw, which is set to go into effect on Oct. 1 after final adoption on Sept. 10, regulates where and when “temporary structures” are permitted on city property.
Whooping cough cases up significantly: WDGPH
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There have been 33 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph this year, according to the local public health authority.
Mapleton joins call for province to work with municipalities on prosperity review
DRAYTON – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson is set to submit a letter to the province in support of a social and economic prosperity review.
Eden Mills author offers colourful glimpse into life, work of renowned author L.M. Montgomery
EDEN MILLS – “I wonder if a hundred years from now, anybody will win a victory over anything because of something I left or did. It’s an inspiring thought.”
County libraries host Culture Days programs
Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars.