ELORA – As Elora Community Theatre (ECT) enters its 53rd season, officials invite people to attend and hear about their successes and challenges this past season and new initiatives for the coming year.
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Women considering running for office can now consider attending campaign school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Women and gender-diverse people considering running in the October 2026 municipal election should consider attending campaign school, officials say.
Minto Fire mourns loss of Jim Morphy
MINTO – Jim Morphy, a retired firefighter who served with the local fire department for 42 years, has died.
Steam Powered Giraffe played two sold out shows
Steam powered – U.S. band Steam Powered Giraffe played two sold-out shows at the Fergus Grand Theatre – on Sept. 5 and 6 – as part of the Cogs and Clockworks Steampunk Festival in Fergus on the weekend. These photos were taken at the Sept. 5 performance.
Council voices opposition to land severance for second time
BRUCEDALE – A land severance request that was turned down by council last year returned to the table this week, only to be rejected a second time.
Guelph Little Theatre announces theatrical season
GUELPH – Guelph Little Theatre has announced the upcoming 2025–2026 season, featuring four productions directed by and featuring local talent.
Crime of the Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since May there have been several thefts of historical and bridge plaques.
Hazardous waste depot now in Brucedale
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving to the Brucedale roads garage for the month of September.
Farm drainage business proposed on agricultural land
ELORA – The property owner at 6949 Wellington Road 7, just south of Alma, is seeking a zoning change to allow a farming-related business to set up shop.
Fergus Fall Fair yard display competition winner announced
FERGUS – The Herrlinger Family has won this year’s Fergus Fall Fair yard display competition with the display above on Wellington Road 18.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour returns this fall
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Have you ever wondered what an artist’s studio looks like? This is your chance to get a behind the scenes look at artists at work in their studios.
Guelph Musicfest announces two fall encore concerts
GUELPH – Guelph Musicfest announced two encore concerts this fall.
Faith Fuller wins giveaway hosted by Stuart Husk
MOUNT FOREST – Over the labour day long weekend Stuart Husk had a giveaway for children in and around Mount Forest.
Robotics program could expand throughout Catholic school board
GUELPH – The robotics team at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, Beaverworx Robotics, is well known for award-winning robots its students design and build.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1905, 1980
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…