GUELPH – The 19th annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs held on Oct. 21 raised $19,500 for local community organizations.
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Guelph resident wins $50,003 with Ontario 49
TORONTO – Grzegorz Omilian, of Guelph, is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the Nov. 27 draw. He also won $3 on another one of his ONTARIO 49 selections bringing his total winnings to $50,003.
A small-town Christmas over a half century ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Donation supports Homeless Veterans
Donation for veterans – Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command first vice president Derek Moore,…
WHSS students earn prizes at branch and zone level in annual Legion contest
MOUNT FOREST - The results from the Royal Canadian Legion Poster, Poetry and Essay Contest have come in, and there were 307 entries for the contest from Mount Forest-area schools.
3Gen Organics Farm Shop opens near Wallenstein
Healthy options – A grand opening for a new on-farm shop at 3Gen Organics Farm Shop near…
Going deep beyond resolutions
It’s that time of year again. After lots of buying, giving and receiving gifts, and like Bob Cratchit “making rather merry” in our holiday gatherings with lots of food and drink, the time has come for us to become responsible again. Sigh!
Nativity displays celebrate spirit of Christmas in Conn
Nativity display in Conn – The annual nativity display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn…
Legion hopes to form local committee to expand homeless veterans program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For more than 12 years, the Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Command has been serving veterans facing hard times through its operation "Leave the Streets Behind” program.
EWFHT offering workshops in New Year
East Wellington Family Health Team is offering a few workshops in the New Year: – Jan. 3 from…
Wellington Heights Wolverines girls basketball teams make District 4 playoffs
Basketball action – The Wellington Heights Wolverines Junior and Senior girls basketball teams travelled to Centre Dufferin on Dec. 13 for the District 4 playoffs.
WDGPH region shatters previous record for active cases of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 821 new COVID-19 cases between Christmas Eve and Dec. 27. This is the second week in a row active cases have more than doubled in the region, with total active cases sitting at 1,367 as of Dec. 28.
Dog dies after Christmas day fall at Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington firefighters responded to a call on Christmas Day for a dog that fell into the Elora Gorge, but unfortunately the dog did not survive.
OPP investigating after coyote carcass placed near home
FERGUS – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for placing a dead coyote on the front yard of a home here just before Christmas.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Wellington Terrace
ABOYNE – Officials at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. During routine testing one resident and one staff member tested positive for the virus.