WELLINGTON NORTH – Township staff received approval to submit an application prepared by Fergus-based Triton Engineering Services asking the province to cover a portion of a proposed $900,000 Highway 6 resurfacing project.
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Increased rural municipal funding from province a ‘step forward,’ but officials say it’s not enough
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North's 2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allotment works out to $1.3 million, an increase of 1.81% from this year’s $1.27 million.
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston, OPP inspector says
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington OPP inspector Paul Richardson says enhanced traffic enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston.
Erin Lions to bring Santa to town
ERIN - The Erin Lions Club returns with the annual Erin Santa Claus parade after foregoing last year’s festivities due to the pandemic.
GGH raising funds for MRI
GUELPH – It has been 14 years since the community came together to fund Guelph’s first MRI scanner. Today, up to 15,000 MRI scans are completed annually at Guelph General Hospital and it hopes to purchase a new one.
Scottish Festival planning for in-person event next year
FERGUS - A $67,100 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has kept the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games alive during the pandemic.
Business break-ins reported
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for clues to help solve two break-ins within minutes of each…
One vehicle crashes into house, another ends up on a front lawn
PALMERSTON – On Nov. 13 at about 7:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a collision…
Too much pride
Whenever sad tales emerge, those closest to the scene might suggest pride was a factor. And no, we aren’t talking about conceit or arrogance – it is that other pride, where people may just be too proud to ask for help.
Open Mind: Coping with loneliness
I am one of the lucky ones with neighbours, friends, acquaintances, and family that care about me.
Gentle
One month until Christmas. That time is going to fly by in the hyper holiday hurry of planning, shopping, decorating and hosting.
Railroader had a wife at each end of each train run
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Guelph/Eramosa kicking off the Christmas spirit with Christmas in the Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas in the Park, a new event organized by the municipality’s parks and recreation department.
Gabby’s Farm films episode at Elliott Tree Farm in Erin
Gabby’s Farm – Another seasonal episode of Gabby’s Farm is on the way. Christmas Trees,…