WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Ontario and Canada have announced that Charity Intelligence, an organization reporting on Canadian charities, has again named the provincial and national committees as two of its “top 100 charities.”
Lighthouse shines at Elora Legion
Lighthouse – Fans of Canadian rock legends, Lighthouse, got to experience a trip through time…
Winner of photo Halloween Costume Photo Contest announced
WINNER! – The Advertiser welcomed photo submissions as part of our ‘Halloween Costume –…
Open Mind: Support our protectors
We honour and thank those who put their lives on the line for us, including military personnel, veterans and first responders.
Drayton Entertainment announces ‘a season for everyone’
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment has announced an ambitious 2023 season, featuring 16 productions across the local region. Mega-musicals, hysterical comedies and touching dramas will take centre stage from April 5 to Dec. 31 at the theatre organization’s four venues in Waterloo and Wellington.
Christmas Green Fair returns to Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – The annual Green Christmas Fair is back at the Eden Mills Community Hall on Nov. 26,…
Substance abuse can increase risk of falling for older adults
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Every 10 minutes in Ontario, an older person presents to hospital with a fall, according to Ontario Injury Prevention Statistics for the years 2007-08.
Hospice Wellington offering free tax and advanced care planning sessions
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is sharing free resources to the community with Lynn Whetham, a financial writer, educator, and speaker.
Letters to Santa accepted in Grand Valley before the Santa Claus parade on Nov. 26
GRAND VALLEY – Youngsters will have a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 26 before an evening parade, but don’t forget to bring your skates and letters to Santa.
Christmas pudding fundraiser held at St. John’s Anglican Church
Pudding fundraiser – Members of the congregation of St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora are…
Trillium grant provides EWCS new van
ERIN – On Nov. 9, Wellington Halton-Hills MPP Ted Arnott met with the team at East Wellington…
Hospice Wellington’s Tree of Remembrance returns to Guelph
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington’s annual holiday tradition, the Tree of Remembrance, is returning this December to Guelph and Wellington County.
Grain Farmers awards 10 scholarships
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), a commodity organization, representing barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, has awarded 10 students in Ontario with GFO Legacy Fund Scholarships.