ERIN – Following the results of a public survey, council here has reversed course and will now permit cannabis retail stores within the Town of Erin.
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Erin man charged with sexual assault in Orangeville
ORANGEVILLE – An Erin man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident at a business here.
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.
Council awards contract to install emergency generator at athletic centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the installation of an emergency generator at the Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre in Marden.
WDGPH reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The region’s active case count sits at 31 as of Nov. 1. That is down from 53 cases one week ago and marks the region's lowest active case count since mid-August.
Centre Wellington teen dead following collision between bike, SUV
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local teen is dead following a collision here on Sunday night involving an SUV and a motor-assisted bicycle. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Wellington Road 19 and 2nd Line, east of Fergus, at about 7pm on Oct. 31.
Raise the curtains: live theatre returns to Drayton Entertainment venues Dec. 1
DRAYTON – The curtains will rise once again, and Drayton Entertainment officials are looking forward to the return to live theatre performances as they announce the reopening of two of their venues.
Students, staff transplant 80 trees on high school property
MOUNT FOREST – Students and staff at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) have transplanted 80 red pine trees along the perimeter of the school property.
County investigating options for making council meetings accessible remotely
GUELPH – Wellington County staff have been directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of making council and committee meetings accessible to the public remotely.
Elora man’s Big Ride raises big bucks for local community foundation
ELORA – Ian Evans has just completed another milestone adventure, cycling from Prince Rupert, B.C. to Cape Spear, Newfoundland in 84 days. Along the way he raised almost $10,000 for the Centre Wellington Community Foundation.
Province introduces long-term care legislation to improve care, enforcement
TORONTO - New legislation purporting to better the quality of life for long-term care home residents was introduced at Queen's Park on Oct. 28 by the province's Progressive Conservatives.
Principal: transphobia and homophobia on the rise at CWDHS
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Anyone hoping to learn more about the assault of a student at Centre Wellington District High School by another student on Oct. 7, or about punishment for the 14-year-old boy charged, might have been disappointed with an Oct. 28 community meeting hosted by the school board.
Fergus water tower gets a high-pressure wash (photos)
FERGUS - The water tower located near the Wellington Advertiser office on Gartshore Street in Fergus receives a high-pressure spray down on the afternoon of Oct. 28.
Government announces expanded COVID-19 testing options for schools
ONTARIO – In order to support safer schools and reduce barriers to testing, the Ontario Government has announced plans to expand testing options for schools across the province.
County council members pay tribute to former warden Bill Adsett
GUELPH – The passing of former Wellington County warden Bill Adsett was recognized with tributes from current Warden Kelly Linton and councillor Doug Breen at the Oct. 28 county council meeting.