MOUNT FOREST – A group of local citizens is attempting to prevent the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club from becoming another casualty of the ongoing pandemic.
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When seconds count, county residents wait longer for paramedics to arrive
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A report to Wellington County's Social Services Committee says county residents are having to wait longer than those in Guelph for ambulances to arrive. The Wellington Advertiser dives into the meaning behind the numbers.
Wellington Water Watchers walk to ‘uproot the system’
GUELPH – The Wellington Water Watchers embarked on another walk from downtown Guelph to Blue Triton in Aberfoyle – this time to draw attention to the dangers of climate change and to support Six Nations of the Grand River and their desire to get their land and natural resources back.
Army training to take place in Puslinch this weekend
PUSLINCH – On Sept. 25 and 26, Canadian Army Reserve personnel will be conducting training in the vicinity of McLean Road in the Township of Puslinch.
The Grove Hub – Palmerston officially opened
PALMERSTON – Local youth now have a one-stop shop for mental health and wellness with the official opening of the Palmerston Grove Hub on Sept. 23.
County to require proof of vaccination at Museum and Archives, all libraries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Sept. 27, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter all Wellington County libraries and the Museum and Archives in Aboyne.
Ministry inspection results in written notice for county seniors’ care home
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A visit to Wellington Terrace from a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspector resulted in a written notice issued for air temperature monitoring.
Coaches, instructors, sports officials now require proof of vaccination: Mercer
GUELPH – While the province left volunteers, coaches, instructors and sport officials out of its proof of vaccination requirement, the region's top doctor has ordered that these individuals must show proof of vaccination at facilities in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.
New medical centre coming to Morriston
PUSLINCH – While just about everyone is happy to hear Dr. Manu Kaushik and his wife Pooja want to open a medical centre in Morriston, local residents are concerned about how such a centre would impact traffic on Highway 6 through the village.
Compass to launch a new distress line for 2SLGBTQIA+ community
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is adding a new telephone support line to its cadre of services, this one dedicated to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Kitchener man also charged with impaired driving in fatal crash Aug. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener man already charged with dangerous driving in an August crash that left one person dead and two others seriously injured now also faces impaired driving charges.
Flood warning issued for Drayton area
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning has been issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall yesterday and through last night.
Erin council awards sidewalk construction contract, approves remuneration bylaw
ERIN – Council here has awarded a contract to construct a sidewalk from Main Street to Centre 2000.
What’s going on in Forfar Park?
FERGUS – Fitness buffs get ready.
Proof of vaccine required at Centre Wellington facilities
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As of Sept. 22, Centre Wellington will require patrons of township facilities to be fully vaccinated (two shots plus 14 days).