ROCKWOOD – Local elementary school students and member of the community will gather to honour the contributions of veterans in a Remembrance Day service in the village on Nov. 11.
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Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship winners
FERGUS – Maizie Lupal, in Grade 8 at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora, kicks the ball to a teammate in the Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship game this past Wednesday at Victoria Park in Fergus.
Arthur Community Centre hosts ninth edition of the Farm Toy Show
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 19 the Arthur Community Centre hosted the ninth annual edition of the Farm Toy Show.
Mapleton user fees, charges to increase Jan. 1
MAPLETON – User fees and charges for permits, animal control, site plan control, severances, facility rentals, water and wastewater, and other municipal services in Mapleton will be increasing on Jan. 1.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra celebrating 10th anniversary at Legion
ELORA – The Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO) is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a night of live music at the Elora Legion.
Food security initiatives supported at Oak Tree Project finale event
GUELPH – A local program focused on tackling food insecurity is receiving a $20,000 boost from the Oak Tree Project.
Recuitment is now open for Class 21 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership program
GUELPH – The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025.
County celebrates Ontario Library Week Oct. 20 to 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s Ontario Public Library Week, and to celebrate the Wellington County Library is giving people the chance to win a free book.
Safe road trip tips for colder months
CANADA – Road trips are great ways to get away from home and see the country.
Tragedies were commonplace in 19th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
What next?
While waiting for colleagues in Charlottetown last week, an email came our way that was not unexpected but did signal the end of an era.
Alan Doyle to play Guelph’s River Run Centre
GUELPH – JUNO-nominated Canadian musician Alan Doyle is coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre in the spring, and the show is nearly sold-out.
Mapleton 4-H Club continues pasta project
MAPLETON – Mapleton 4-H Club – Pasta Project
Termite subsidy plan finally in place in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After years of discussion and planning, on Oct. 15 Centre Wellington council approved a subsidy plan for homeowners with termites.
Provincial grant supports accessibility renovations at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – In September 2023, Drayton Entertainment was awarded a $100,000 capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to improve accessibility for theatre-goers and community members at the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs.