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.
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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.
Deanna Wiley receives Luella Logan Scholarship for 2021
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Deanna Wiley of Guelph/Eramosa is this year’s recipient of the Luella Logan Scholarship.
UGDSB approves motion to reevaluate mask policy
GUELPH – Staff at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be reevaluating the possibility of allowing staff to wear any Health Canada approved masks, including N95s.
School boards announce return of indoor inter-school athletics
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB), in consultation with District 4 and District 10 officials, are announcing the return of indoor inter-school athletics.
Salem man bringing the haunt to Halloween
SALEM - Darryl Magierowski aims to bring fright to your Halloween nights on Oct. 29 and 30 with his hand-made haunted creation, Salem Frights.
Santa Claus Parade returns to Elora on Nov. 27
ELORA – After sitting out last year's parade here due to COVID-19, Saint Nick will be returning this year for his annual trip through the village. The Elora Lions Club has announced the Elora Santa Claus Parade will take place on Nov. 27 at 6:15pm.