WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fire departments across the country are challenging everyone in Wellington County to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and “Get Loud!” as part of Fire Prevention Week.
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New renovated Family Time Pizza opens in Drayton
Opening of renovated restaurant – Family Time Pizza at 89 Wellington St. South in Drayton has…
Wellington County Historical Society and Groves Hospital unveil a Historical Information Plaque for Dr. Groves
Unveiling ceremony – On Sept. 27, the Wellington County Historical Society along with the Groves…
2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration
Pumpkin challenge – The 2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25.
13th annual Eden Mills Book Sale held Sept. 25, returns Oct. 2
Book sale – The 13th annual Eden Mills Book Sale was held Sept. 25 at the Eden Mills Community…
County residents recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser is sharing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the intergenerational trauma it caused and to honour those children who didn’t make it home.
Province recommends Pfizer vaccine over Moderna for those under 25
TORONTO - Ontario's top doctor is recommending Pfizer be given to Ontarians aged 18 to 24 following higher incidences of heart-related complications in the age group after receiving a second dose of Moderna.
Main Street South in Rockwood slated to reopen
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After what was initially supposed to be a month-long operation, the construction for Main Street South (Highway 7) in Rockwood is to be completed this week.
Township beginning process to increase Mount Forest wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has started a multiyear journey to get the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant re-rated to handle up to 3,500 cubic metres of sewage per day.
Salem resident places second in Canadian Cable Wakeboarding Championships
SALEM – Eight-year-old Lauren Ellis placed second in the Canadian Cable Wakeboarding Championships on Sept. 18. The Salem resident competed in the under-nine girl’s division, at Planet Bayou Wake Park, south of Shelburne.
COVID-19 cases expected in schools until children get vaccinated: Tenenbaum
GUELPH – With COVID-19 cases rising in schools, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum says children aged 11 and under are among the most vulnerable.
Tiny Trains and Treats Parade rolled into town
Tiny Trains and Treats – The second Tiny Trains and Treats Parade was held in Palmerston on…
Staff launch ‘Report it’ portal on township website
ELORA – See a pothole? Notice a streetlight is out? Citizens can now report concerns and requests for service directly on the Centre Wellington website.
Public health updates self-isolation requirements at local level
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Effective immediately, any non-vaccinated person around someone in their household who was exposed to COVID-19, must now remain at home for the same amount of time as the household member who was directly exposed to the virus.
EDHS students thankful for opportunity to participate in Orange Shirt Day
ERIN – Students at Erin District High School (EDHS) are among those who will participate on Sept. 30 in Orange Shirt Day, which aims to recognize the abuse Indigenous people endured in residential schools and promote conversations of reconciliation.