WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's library courier van travels around 260 km moving books across the county’s 14 library branches each weekday. The ageing van needs to be replaced, but the county found that task would be no simple feat.
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TNT Fishing Lures wins PitchIt! Minto 2022 business plan competition
MINTO - TNT Fishing Lures is the winner of the 10th annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition.
Harriston-Minto fair ambassador competition set for July 8
HARRISTON - The 2022 Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition will feature six competitors for the junior ambassador title and one in the senior category.
Lion Roy Grant playground reopens following accessibility improvements
MOUNT FOREST - The Lion Roy Grant playground has reopened as of July 5, following accessibility improvement work closing the playground for a little over two weeks.
Danby Appliances celebrates 75 years in business
GUELPH - Danby Appliances celebrated its 75th anniversary on July 5 by giving away $75,000 to humanitarian organizations chosen by its employees.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee recognized at Wellington County council meeting
GUELPH – The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth the Second was recognized at the June 30 Wellington County council meeting.
Local artist carving new life into fallen Hillsburgh tree
HILLSBURGH - When Jennifer McKinnon first saw the fallen century-old maple tree, its decaying trunk persisting with toothy remnants jutting skyward, she at first felt saddened by the loss, she said, before her mind fired with “a million half-baked ideas.”
Fergus Scottish Festival returns to traditional event style
FERGUS – Organizers are feeling the festival spirit as they welcome the return of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games after two long years.
Dominion Day fun in Elora included the return of Soap Box Derby
Soap box derby – The popular soap box derby was back this year in Elora for Canada Day…
Quick cut raised funds for Ukraine Youth Association and supported Locks of Love
Hair today, gone tomorrow – Barry Dawn, a member of the Optimist Club of Puslinch, decided to…
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I have a secret I’ve been keeping for years, many years, and I feel like it’s time I just share it with you all. You should probably sit down for this one. It may change us both, forever.
The rise and fall of private banks in Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dominion Day parade brought community together
Parade – The Dominion Day Parade in Elora on Canada Day featured entries by many area residents…
Canada Day festivities were held in Mapleton
Canada day – The Township of Mapleton held Canada Day Celebrations at the Drayton fairgrounds on…
Canada Day celebrations brought the crowds to Fergus
Canada Day, Fergus style – Canada Day celebrations were held at the Centre Wellington Community…