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Moorefield’s Santa Claus Parade will light up the night Dec. 6
MOOREFIELD – Bells jingle, horse’s hooves clop, tractor and truck engines rumble and Santa “ho-ho-ho’s” during Moorefield’s annual Santa Claus Parade.
Police beat: Woman facing arson, assault charges after domestic incident
MOUNT FOREST – A Wellington North woman is facing 11 charges, including arson, assault and assaulting a police officer, following a domestic incident here last week.
Canada, Ontario spending over $4 million on agri-food research
GUELPH – The provincial and federal governments are spending up to $4.77 million on 48 research and innovation projects and supporting 20 companies through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI).
Critic’s 1925 novel caused a sensation in Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Guelph General receives ‘exemplary standing’ from Accreditation Canada
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital has announced it has once again been awarded the highest ranking possible from Accreditation Canada: accreditation with exemplary standing.
Pretty Penny hosted Twinkle and Thrift fashion show
MOOREFIELD – The Pretty Penny hosted Twinkle and Thrift, a local fashion show featuring real women from the Moorefield area modelling curated secondhand holiday outfits on Nov. 7.
Kindergarten registration opens in January
GUELPH – Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year opens on Jan. 6.
Humane society’s gala raises $115,000 for vulnerable animals
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced the 2025 Happy Tails Gala: Moonlight Midway raised $115,000 to support vulnerable animals across Guelph and Wellington County.
UGDSB expands alternative education programs
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is expanding its alternative education programs.
Riverfriends
His face said it all. Crushed. Sad. Grateful. Lost. It was over. And with it, a very beautiful piece of his generous, joyful essence that I unabashedly adore.
Annual Santa Claus parade returns to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Community members may hear jingle bells on Dec. 6 as a certain jolly man is coming to town for the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade.
Tri-City Wrestling places third overall in tournament
GUELPH – Tri-City Wrestling held its annual Tri-City Open on Nov. 22 at its Guelph location.
Braedon Witt of Tree Trust discusses forest fires at Neighbourwoods meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Braedon Witt of the Tree Trust spoke about forest fires at a Neighbourwoods meeting.