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Open Mind: Youth in a digital world
“Oh, look who finally decided to join us in the real world.” Is this something you’ve said to…
Drive
One of my favourite things to do is go for long drives.
Nominations poured in for Wellington Hall of Fame
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Circular economy business program launches in Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH – A program to stimulate the circular food economy launched in Guelph on Aug. 16 but businesses in both Guelph and Wellington County are eligible.
Fergus Legion host Scotch tasting event during virtual Fergus Scottish Festival weekend
Scotch tasting – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games went virtual but the Fergus…
Puslinch launches survey
PUSLINCH – The township is excited to launch a community engagement survey on engagepuslinch.ca to gain citizen feedback on the township’s 2022 proposed user fees and charges.
Wellington County social services to receive $3.2 million in funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Wellington County will receive $3,242,700 in social services funding as part of the province’s Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF).
Elora resident creates Fergus Scottish Festival display
Brooms – Elora resident Steve Reed sets out decorated brooms for almost every event –…
Horse Heritage Awards to be announced at the 2021 Erin Fair
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society is calling for submissions for the 2020 (put on hold due to COVID-19) and 2021 Horse Heritage Hall of Fame awards.
Things are happening at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Along with summer camps, things are starting to happen at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence offers new project, events
NORTH WELLINGTON – The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is presenting its August issue of Heart and Soul of Wellington, the Centre’s monthly newsletter.
CWCF releases online survey for food insecurity
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation and the Rural Wellington Health…
KIPP seeking donations for shade structure
ELORA – While the Kitchen in the Park Project (KIPP) received $35,000 from the Jack R. MacDonald fund to build a shade structure by the oven in Elora’s Bissell Park, it’s not quite enough to cover the cost.
Mayor pitches Guelph as perfect home for new Moderna vaccine facility
GUELPH – Following the Government of Canada’s announcement Aug. 10 about reaching an agreement for Moderna, Inc. to build an mRNA vaccine facility in Canada, Guelph is stepping up to open its doors to the leading COVID-19 vaccine developer.