FERGUS – Fergus resident Randy Vaine has been collecting pennies for several months – a campaign he calls Pennies for Poverty.
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The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Gift of Home event supports Wyndham House efforts to end youth homelessness
GUELPH – Celebrating the holiday season will help give young people a safe place to live when the Gift of Home event returns on Nov. 30.
‘Intoxicated’ woman arrested for assaulting Guelph officer
GUELPH – A Parry Sound woman faces charges after a Guelph Police officer was assaulted last Saturday.
Puslinch Santa Claus parade brought rain and shine
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch put on its Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 24 thanks to the participation of many individuals and community groups.
Mount Forest athletes recognized by township council
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council hosted its third Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Sports night on Nov. 18 in council chambers, honouring three separate individuals or organizations.
Open Mind: Am I an imposter?
When I won an award for programming, somehow I felt more disappointed than proud. I felt as though I didn’t deserve it.
Gift hunters, book lovers flock to Elora Festival Christmas sale
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With more donated books than they could handle, the Elora Festival decided to host a second used book sale this year on Nov. 24 at the Fergus Legion.
Skate Canada Mount Forest skaters compete in provincial series
MOUNT FOREST – On Nov. 16 and 17, the adult skaters from Skate Canada Mount Forest competed in the Provincial Series #1 Adult Events Competition in Erin.
Co-operators named one of Canada’s top 100 employers
GUELPH – Co-operators was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada on Nov. 15.
Applications open for Canada SummerJobs program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater announced on Nov. 19 that the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program is now open.
Black Tie Bingo fundraiser moves to April; tickets on sale now
GUELPH – Tickets are now on sale for one of the region’s premier events, Black Tie Bingo, a fundraising gala in support of Guelph General Hospital.
Fergus Grand Theatre announces 10 Minute Playwriting Contest
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre has announced its inaugural 10 Minute Play Contest, to be presented in conjunction with the World Theatre Day 2025 festivities at the theatre on March 27.
Catholic school board picks next year’s chair, vice chair
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at a board policy and corporate services meeting on Nov. 18.
Christmas Market returns to museum Nov. 29, 30
ABOYNE – Wellington County’s annual Christmas Market will bring dozens of local artisans to the Wellington County Museum and Archives to sell their wares on Nov. 29 and 30.