FERGUS - Cassie and Maggie MacDonald are the featured performers at a National Tartan Day concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
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GYMC’s Medieval Festival to return Feb. 20
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) will be hosting the Medieval Festival, KnightsFest, on Feb. 20 from 10am to 6pm - a real Family Day affair.
Bishop’s Dinner raised $25,000 for local community needs
GUELPH – The 20th annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs held on Oct. 13 last year raised over $25,000 for local community organizations.
County recognized by Call2Recycle as 2022 ‘Leader in Sustainability’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has been named by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. as a 2022 Leader in Sustainability.
Drayton Felt and Shoe Co. organized in March 1901
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPP releases annual traffic data on collisions, fatalities
ORILLIA – The OPP has released its annual traffic data for fatalities, collisions and their contributing factors.
Brampton man arrested in Guelph robberies
GUELPH – A Brampton man was arrested on Feb. 9 as part of an ongoing Guelph Police Service investigation into robberies involving items listed for sale online.
Police Beat: Distraction theft
FERGUS – On Jan. 7, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft that had occurred in the parking lot of a business on St. David Street North here.
Photo bomb
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share a teachable moment with you of what not to do to your beloved if you are attempting to inspire a spark of passion between you. Today’s lesson is brought to you by the letters C, for the Carpenter, and W, for “What the?” “Why?” and “Weirdo.”
Five hundred bucks
Shoulda, woulda, coulda – famous last words in the fight against inflation.
Delegates hope Centre Wellington will allow cannabis retail stores in township
ELORA – John Mifsud would like Centre Wellington council to consider allowing cannabis retail stores in the township and on Feb. 13 he made his case.
Opening reception for Dark Into Light being held at Headwaters Gallery on Feb. 18
ALTON - Headwaters Arts second members’ show of 2023 is titled Dark Into Light and presents a stunning and visceral, visual commentary and experience of overcoming darkness as interpreted by 27 artists from across the Headwaters region and GTA.
CWDHS loses 59-36 to St. James
Rebound – Gabe Leclair from the Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Senior Boys…
Riverhawks host ‘try lacrosse’ event
Give it a try – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Riverhawks hosted an event to encourage new…
