PUSLINCH – A resident here could be facing $1,500 in fines after an illegal burn saw the Puslinch fire department pay a visit on Jan. 8.
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Outdoor rinks popular spots for fun in Mapleton
Ice time – With indoor municipal facilities closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, outdoor…
Nominations now open for the Ontario Junior Citizen Awards
ONTARIO – Nominations are now open for the 2021 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards. The Ontario…
Minimalism and faith
A couple of years ago, I caved into the desires of my kids and signed up for Netflix. Since then, I…
Edge Mutual donates $50,000 to hospitals in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Edge Mutual Insurance has once again demonstrated strong support for local health care, with substantial donations to both the Palmerston and District (PDHF) and Louise Marshall Hospital (LMHF) Foundations. Each Foundation recently received a donation of $25,000 which will help
Outdoor skating popular at Optimist Recreation Centre in Puslinch
Public skate – With little else to do because of COVID-19 restrictions, skating was very…
Taking to the hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Ready for take off – Members of the McNicol family of Fergus – Declan, 8, Keagan, 6, and…
A gentle reminder
“The fire is taking off.”
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1907, 1977
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
SIU clears Wellington OPP officer after man’s ankle broken during arrest
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) director Joseph Martino has declined to press criminal charges against a Wellington OPP officer after a 46 year-old man’s ankle was broken during a scuffle with officers last year.
Bryan’s Auctions issues business-to-business challenge to donate to local charities
PUSLINCH – Ken Lillycrop is encouraging businesses that are able, to donate to local charities.
Students back in classrooms after snow storm delays return
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As in-person learning returns after delay following winter break, area school boards are navigating education and challenges of Omicron.
Pandemic getting to you? Experts offer advice on managing your mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Just when it seemed we were close to finished this marathon of a pandemic, the Omicron variant has moved the finish line. And that has left many people feeling exhausted, exasperated, and ready to throw in the towel.
Recent vandalism at Palmerston park has neighbourhood on high alert
MINTO – The Palmerston Lions Heritage Park has once again been subjected to vandalism in a recent spate of incidents leading up to Christmas and into the new year.