FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.
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Erin draft budget proposes 2.5% tax increase
ERIN – Town staff presented the 2026 draft budget to Erin council on Nov. 27. It includes a proposed 2.5% tax increase to cover total operating expenses of $10.5 million and capital expenditures close to $9 million.
School boards’ association could lose directors due to funding gaps
GUELPH – “Very important, significant governmental change is happening” at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), trustee Martha MacNeil said during an Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) meeting on Nov. 25.
CMHA seeks donations to help people take ‘first step’ to better mental health
GUELPH – For people struggling with mental health issues, the first step might be the hardest: making that call for help
County grants to support 18 Guelph affordable housing units
GUELPH – The county has announced it will spend $1.8 million on an affordable housing project, but will not divulge the source of the funding.
Father-daughter duo wins international fitness competition
BELWOOD – Father-daughter duo Mike and Norah Pinkney from Belwood won an international Ruck Race Partner Series this fall.
Palmerston railroad worker proved hard to track
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Erin staff can now issue conditional building permits
ERIN – Council voted unanimously in favour of allowing town staff to issue conditional building permits prior to receiving a full building permit.
Elora Santa Claus parade draws more than 40 floats
ELORA – Downtown Elora was packed with spectators catching a view of more than 40 floats in the Elora Lions Club Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 29.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts annual Christmas Market
ABOYNE – The annual Christmas market, hosted at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, took place over two days from Nov. 28 to 29.
Connect Tech gives $250,000 over five years to KidsAbility
GUELPH – Connect Tech has announce a new five-year investment with KidsAbility Foundation.
County renews property lease to accommodate homeless
GUELPH – Wellington County council has agreed to renew its lease at 128 Norfolk Street in Guelph.
Headwaters Arts Gallery presents Artful Giving
ALTON – Artful Giving, Headwaters Arts’ annual Christmas show has returned.
Optimist Club Centre of Wellington-Fergus donate to Belwood Lodge and Camp
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Optimist Club Centre of Wellington-Fergus recently presented a cheque to Belwood Lodge and Camp director Bill Rogers in October.
Erin Lions Club hosts themed Santa Claus parade
ERIN – The Erin Lions Club hosted Erin’s annual Santa Claus parade Nov. 29.