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High school, waterworks were big Erin projects in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus Legion hosting BBQ event June 26
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion branch will be hosting the “Grampa’s Spring Beef BBQ” at 500…
Hundred-year-old maple tree comes down
Tree comes down – The hundred-year-old maple tree on St. George Street that neighbours hoped…
Cash prizes to be won in Canda Day house and garden decorating contest
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Rotary Club of Fergus Elora is working with the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society and the Fergus and District Horticultural Society to hold the first Canada Day house and garden decorating contest in the area.
Celebrating seniors in Ontario
ONTARIO – June is Seniors Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is “stay safe, active and connected.”
EWCS supports seniors through Adult Day Program
ERIN – The Adult Day Program in Erin provides exciting and engaging activities in a compassionate, and fun environment four days a week, from 10am to 3pm. Despite the current challenging times EWCS teams continue serving its seniors whilst offering respite to families and caregivers.
Re-evaluting: new research finds seniors would rather age at home than in long-term care
TORONTO – With the one year mark of COVID-19 lockdowns passed, and as vaccine rollout ramps up,…
Automobile nostalgia: EWCS hosts classic car parade event for seniors
ERIN – East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) hosted a classic car parade outside the Erin Centre 2000, with COVID-19 protocols in place, in hopes of bringing members from their senior program down memory lane.
Birmingham celebrates residents over 90
90’s club – Birmingham Retirement Community in Mount Forest celebrated residents who are over…
Recovery is possible at any age: substance use in older adults
WATERLOO/ WELLINGTON – During the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of people have been…
Ontario Launches Applications for Seniors Community Grant
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant program to help enable municipalities and local organizations to deliver programs for older adults to stay active in their communities.
Heritage committee considers state of rare bridge
ELORA – Centre Wellington’s heritage advisory committee wants more background information on bridge 16-WG before making a recommendation to council on whether it should be removed, repaired, or replaced.
Grand River Mustangs prepare for girls’ hockey season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand River Mustangs Girls’ Hockey Association is hoping to have a successful 2021/2022 season, making as many preparations as they can with changing COVID-19 regulations.
Eden Mills Writers Festival to host virtual book club event
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Eden Mills Writers Festival (EMWF) will be hosting a virtual book club event for the debut novel Swimming Back to Trout River by Linda Rui Feng.