Book sale – The 13th annual Eden Mills Book Sale was held Sept. 25 at the Eden Mills Community…
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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.
Township moves forward with plans for $5-million renovation at Elora arena
ELORA – While council set aside $1.3 million in the 2021 budget for repairs to the refrigeration system and ice surface at the Elora Community Centre, with a grant from the federal and provincial governments, the community centre will get a little more than was originally bargained for.
WDGPH reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 24 to 26).
UPDATED: OPP identify man who died after being hit by vehicle
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police have identified a man that died after being struck by a vehicle here early on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Wellington Road 124 on Sept. 26 at about 1am.
Minto council sets aggressive schedule for 2022 budget process
MINTO – Council here has once again approved a process and schedule that will see the municipality’s 2022 budget passed before Christmas.