CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 27 Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue performed two water rescues – one at the Elora Gorge and one at Belwood Lake.
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Minto welcomes newcomers
CLIFFORD – New residents to Clifford were encouraged to pre-register for the Newcomer’s Pop-Up Reception at 6pm on June 22 at the Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
Take a Hike and get complimentary forest bath
It seems as though nature is good for you. Science has been investigating the positive effects of forest bathing for some time. Japanese medicine has been using forest bathing as an integral part of preventative health care and healing since the 1980s.
Kaufman receives Harris Fellowship
Paul Harris Fellow – Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer, right, presented Sharon…
Bailing underway near Harriston
Early harvest – Baling underway near Harriston on June 16. …
Maryborough Public School Grade 6 students celebrate graduation
Celebrating graduation – Maryborough Public School in Moorefield held a Grade 6 graduation celebration on June 23.
Upper Grand board approves 2021-22 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDB) has passed its 2021-22 budget, which includes the approval of the use of $4 million from accumulated surplus to balance the budget.
OPP gives thumbs up to those who gear up
ORILLIA – Police are giving a thumbs up to those out on roads, waterways, and trails during the week of Canada Day who have supported their latest traffic safety campaign.
OPINION: Attack of the space invaders: invasive plants take over
GUELPH – My heart sank when I learned that lily-of-the-valley and periwinkle are on the province’s invasive species list.
Why cancel Canada Day?
There has been great debate about whether Canada Day celebrations should be something that happen this year, in light of the recent revelations involving the recovery of the bodies of more than 1,000 Indigenous children who have been missing.
OPINION: Clinic helping to managing everyday legal issues
The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County (the clinic) is a free community legal clinic that helps low-income members of our community.
Mugged
I woke up early on Saturday, though admittedly not as early as the Carpenter. He needs to greet the sun. I need to slowly slip into the day. But I love that he leaves me freshly brewed coffee.
Celebrating Dominion Day in Wellington County in 1900
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
