GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Oct. 2 at about 11am, a Wellington County OPP officer pulled over a blue…
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Graffiti at synagogue investigated as hate crime
GUELPH – Police here are investigating hate-related graffiti affixed to a local synagogue late last week.
Erin resident, 14, charged with motorcycle ‘stunt’
ERIN – A local teenager has been charged with driving without a licence and performing a stunt on…
Sensational Elora Soup Off stirred up fun
‘Sensational’ event – Thanksgiving is always a big time in the books of Sensational Elora and…
Hundreds attend memorial for Lucas Shortreed
FERGUS - Roughly 300 people, made up of family, friends and community members, visited the Graham Giddy Funeral Home on Oct. 10 for a memorial dedicated to Lucas Shortreed, a son, grandson and friend to many, who was struck and killed by a car on Oct. 10, 2008.
Most Canadians now tightening household budgets as inflation, high prices persist
VANCOUVER – What began at the beginning of the year with a slight twinge for many Canadians…
Time for a re-think
The relationship between employer and employee can be a tough one, often defined by the culture within the workplace.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate $9,000 to Child Witness Centre
Women care – On Oct. 7, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $9,000 to…
Mission work topic of luncheon at First Baptist
MOUNT FOREST – Lea Uotila of Great Commission Media Ministries (GCMM), shared information on the group’s ministry to Russia and Ukraine at the Mount Forest First Baptist Senior luncheon on Sept. 29.
Digital Main Street offering in-person workshops for local small businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Digital Main Street, along with the Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton, are hosting two free workshops for local businesses.
Minto celebrates downtown enhancement
MINTO – A celebration of revitalization in local downtowns was held here on Sept. 27.
Effective local government began with Baldwin Act in 1849
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Trillium grant lets Hillside keep the tunes a’ coming
GUELPH – After a successful Hillside Festival this year, and that after two years of COVID-19 disruptions, the Hillside Community Festival celebrated a $249,700 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Friends of the Guelph Public Library book sale running until Oct. 16
GUELPH – After a hiatus of two years the Friends of the Guelph Library is pleased to announce the return of its annual used book sale.
RCMPI presents Matilda at River Run, Nov. 23 to 27
GUELPH – Royal City Musical Productions Inc (RCMPI) will be presenting Matilda the Musical on the…