WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are currently three all-candidates debates in the county’s two ridings for the Sept. 20 federal election.
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Local group calling on Woolwich, Centre Wellington to save Middlebrook Place bridge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A bridge that spans the Grand River between Woolwich and Centre Wellington…
Family of Fergus man killed in police shooting speaks out
FERGUS – The family of Mathias Bunyan, the 31-year-old Fergus man shot and killed by Wellington OPP on Aug. 15, has been left in the dark about what transpired on that fateful Sunday.
Green candidate unable to gather signatures; won’t be on Perth-Wellington ballot
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Green Party’s intended candidate for this riding will not be on the ballot for the Sept. 20 election as he was unable to acquire the necessary signatures supporting his candidacy by deadline.
Candidates say dozens of election signs damaged, stolen
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police say there have been no official reports filed with them about election sign vandalism, despite complaints to the Advertiser suggesting dozens of signs have been damaged or stolen in Wellington-Halton Hills.
Hanson trial to take place in Kitchener; start date remains unclear
ORANGEVILLE – The trial of Michelle Hanson, an Amaranth mother facing charges in relation to the 2018 death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will now be held in Kitchener.
Perth-Wellington candidates Q&A feature – Part 1
PERTH-WELLINGTON – This is the first part of a three-week Q&A feature the Advertiser is running leading up to the Sept. 20 federal election.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
TORONTO - The provincial government is requiring patrons and customers to prove they're fully vaccinated to access selected businesses and venues as of Sept. 22.
Public health: COVID-19 outbreak linked to Aug. 21 wedding/reception
GUELPH – Public health officials say there is a COVID-19 outbreak linked to an Aug. 21 wedding here - and a later reception in Puslinch - and are advising all those who attended they are "high-risk contacts" and should act accordingly.
Police still investigating July break-in at gas station
ELORA – Police are continuing to investigate a break-in and theft at the Esso Gas Station located…
Fully loaded tractor trailer barrels through school zone
On Aug. 26 at about 11:30am Wellington County OPP officers observed a commercial motor vehicle…
Crime of the Week
PALMERSTON – At approximately 9:30pm on July 6, an act of mischief occurred at Jay’s Variety at…
Riverfest Elora’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ festival a success
ELORA – Festival goers were able to enjoy three nights of live music at the Elora Centre for the…