MAPLETON – An Elora man is dead following a crash involving a partially full school bus and an SUV on April 13 at the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 21 near Alma.
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Bridge recognized for influence on local economic development
TORONTO – Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge was recognized at a gathering of Ontario leaders in the field of economic development here last week.
CMHA calls for additional funding to address demand
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division is calling on the province to increase mental health and addictions funding.
Mask Off Guelph event raises $50,000 for The Grove Hubs
GUELPH – Mask Off Guelph held the “MASKuerade with a twist” event on April 9 with proceeds going to The Grove Hubs, a Youth Mental Health Ontario initiative providing mental health supports to area youth.
Co-op members approve merger
HARRISTON – A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.
County passes bylaw designating nine Community Safety Zones
GUELPH – Nine Community Safety Zones are set to go into effect on roads around Wellington County later this spring. A bylaw approved by council designates road segments where enhanced fines can be levied for speeding and other traffic offences.
Housing, child care, defence, deficit identified by local politicians as main budget concerns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 2022 federal budget heavy on measures aimed at calming a skyrocketing housing market was tabled by finance minister Chrystia Freeland on April 7.
Couple starts fund to tackle health inequities – beginning with food
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Husband and wife team Dr. Peter McPhedran and Susan McPhedran have started a Health Equity Impact Fund with the Centre Wellington Community Foundation and they hope others with the means will consider donating as well.
Active COVID-19 cases reach level not seen since late January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite COVID-19 testing restrictions across the province, confirmed cases continue to rise in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Important dates for the 2022 municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the 2022 municipal election nears, it may be time for prospective candidates to mark some important dates in their calendars.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1982, 1932
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Everyone needs a home
Shortly the county will be engaging in a series of meetings to bring awareness to local housing issues similar to those plaguing most built-up centres across Canada.
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Easter was always one of my favourite times as a child and I cherish those sentimental memories now, because as an adult, the Easter Bunny and his traditions are less adorable.
Mad about plaid on Tartan Day in Fergus
Tartan time – Fergus celebrated Tartan Day on April 10, putting its Scottish heritage on display.…
Ground-breaking ceremony held at future Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark
Breaking ground – Lions Club members, township officials and a local youth marked the…