ELORA – Tubing at the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) popular Elora Gorge Conservation Area is now open.
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Never leave pets in parked vehicles: Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – With temperatures expected to regularly reach above 30°C this summer, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is reminding the public that leaving pets in parked vehicles, even for a few minutes, can be deadly.
Eden Mills Community Cemetery adds a new double-sided sign
EDEN MILLS – A new double-sided sign has been installed at the Eden Mills Community Cemetery.
Reflections
God’s Word tells me to throw off everything that impedes me and the sin that tangles me up, and to “run with perseverance” (Heb. 12:1) the race marked out for me.
Dominion Day helped start tourist industry in Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
It takes a village
Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.
Harvey’s Fergus treats physicians and staff at Groves Memorial Community Hospital
FERGUS – Physicians and staff at Groves Memorial Community Hospital had a treat on June 26.
Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association’s U9 Local League hold end of season tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association’s U9 Local League wrapped up its season with a tournament on June 22.
$50,000 Instant Bingo winner
GUELPH – Gary Fournier of Guelph won a $50,000 top prize with Instant Bingo. Fournier, a 61-year-old maintenance worker, experienced a big thrill when he discovered he’d landed the top prize.
Drayton 150 Celebration a success
DRAYTON – Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.
We Choose Local wins Emerging Business Award
GUELPH – We Choose Local, a Guelph-based e-commerce marketplace, has been awarded the Emerging Business Award at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Awards of Excellence gala, on June 19.
Outgoing student trustees offer thanks, enthusiastic motivational speech
GUELPH – Hiba Mangat and Zecharius Nasir have completed their school year as student trustees and have graduated from the Upper Grand District School Board.
Local musician to release tribute song for Elora
ELORA – Rick St. Clair didn’t grow up in Elora.
Nine volunteers recognized by Township of Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Volunteer Service Awards from Wellington North Township were presented to nine people during a council meeting on June 23.
Project SEARCH’s first cohort of students celebrate graduation
GUELPH – Project SEARCH’s first cohort of students celebrated their graduation from the program on June 25.