PUSLINCH – Jim Estill wants to open the Estill Innovation Community in Puslinch – a $100 million project - and he’s hoping council will be open to a new kind of planning process to move the project along.
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McCarthy, Connon enjoy a few ‘Quiet Moments’ at Elora Gorge
ABOYNE – Famous for its beauty and inspiration, it comes as no surprise the Elora Gorge would be the subject of an art exhibition at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
School food drive teaches value of giving
FERGUS – Students and staff at J.D. Hogarth Public School have collected over 3,700 food items to contribute to the Centre Wellington Food Bank. “Christmas is a special time, but it can be very stressful for those who are struggling financially,” said teacher Jim Newton.
Erin student a winners of Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the fifth…
WCDSB kindergarten registration opens Jan. 9
GUELPH - Families can register kindergarten children for for the Wellington Catholic District School Board’s 2023-24 school year beginning Jan. 9.
UGDSB kindergarten registration Jan. 10 to 27
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is looking forward to welcoming a new group of kindergarteners.
Grey owl spotted on Beatty Line
Grey Owl – This photo of a grey owl was captured by Julian Stiles, 17, on his family’s…
Council approves $10,000 grant to Seniors’ Centre for Excellence
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a $10,000 grant to the Mapleton-based Seniors’ Centre for Excellence following the centre’s request for funding for its ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) coordinator position.
Mapleton Fire Rescue’s Moorefield station hosted Turkey Bingo
Turkey Bingo – Mapleton Fire Rescue Moorefield station held its annual Turkey Bingo at the…
Fergus Santa Claus Parade awards prizes for best floats
Parade winners – Each year certain floats in the Fergus Santa Claus Parade stand out in two…
Rockwood Sacred Heart Students get lesson in holiday safety
A lesson in fire safety – On Dec. 16 the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department had students from…
Drug store’s Christmas card provides view of compact Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Over 500 nativity scenes on display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn
Nativity display – A nativity display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn, from Dec. 2 to 4,…
Police investigating recent thefts from Fergus vehicles
FERGUS – Police are asking for help to identifying a person of interest (right) and a vehicle…
Maryborough students take part in ‘Shop with a Cop and Firefighter’ event
‘Shop with a Cop and Firefighter’ – Maryborough Public School Grade 6 students had an opportunity to shop with some Wellington County OPP officers and Mapleton firefighters at Foodland in Drayton on Dec. 20.