WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly, never gets old because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family, and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
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Reflections: New opportunities for a Thanksgiving weekend
I welcome the opportunity to be thankful! I am glad that a day is set aside to express gratitude.…
Police beat: Assault, trespass, theft
PUSLINCH – A Moorefield man has been charged with assault, trespassing and theft following an…
Lively election races in northern Wellington in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Audiobook brings timeless story back to life
GUELPH – Originally released on CD, a children’s story set to classical music is now available as a re-mastered audiobook – 25 years later.
The Elora Singers present Considering Matthew Shepard
ELORA – In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a field.
Dave Young Trio Salutes Oscar Peterson in Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall is hosting The Dave Young Trio as they salute Canada’s Oscar Peterson, pre-eminent jazz pianist and composer.
A novel experience at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts and Donna McCaw present an evening of music, stories and readings on Oct. 13.
Arts centre hosting new exhibit by mixed media artist Maureen Ault
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is hosting A Moment in Time, a new exhibition from Maureen Ault that officials say “captures the experiences and moments in life that leave a lasting impression.”
Fergus Library hosts exhibit by Riverside Rug Hooking group
Riverside Rug – Fergus Library hosts the first ever display of hooked rugs and pictorials by…
Fire Prevention Week challenges families, individuals to ‘Plan a record-breaking escape’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly never gets old, because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
New initiative strengthens link between circular economy and actions to address climate change
GUELPH – Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL), a Smart Cities initiative between Guelph and Wellington County, launched the Climate and Circularity Solutions Hub on Sept. 19.
Community food drive supports Centre Wellington Food Bank and Free Little Pantry
Food drive – A trailerload of food was collected for the Centre Wellington Food Bank and Free…
Fergus women create poppies for display at Elora’s St. John’s Church
Poppy power – From left: Annie Bowman, Bernice Lawrence and Eileen Brookes, who reside at…
Trades Night planned at The Grove
PALMERSTON – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs are hosting a Trades Night here on Oct. 18. Presented…