GUELPH – After consultation with staff, health care partners, and the community, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) will require all of its employees, volunteers, students, board members and external contractors to be fully vaccinated “to ensure the strongest level o
CWDHS student charged in assault that sent fellow student to hospital
FERGUS – A Centre Wellington District High School student was sent to the hospital after being assaulted by a fellow student, the latest incident in what students and parents say is an escalating pattern of abuse and violence targeting the school's 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC and special needs students.
‘Santa’s Drive-Thru in Puslinch’ returns for second year
ABERFOYLE – For the second year in a row, the traditional Puslinch Santa Claus Parade will be replaced with “Santa’s Drive-Thru in Puslinch” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will take place at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle on Nov. 28 starting at 2pm.
Wellington Heights plans in-person commencement
MOUNT FOREST – Staff at Wellington Heights Secondary School are hard at work arranging for a memorable and safe in-person commencement ceremony on Oct. 15.
Fall Rural Romp on until Oct. 31 with virtual and in-person events
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rural Romp, a fall-favourite event for many locals and visitors to Wellington County, is taking place in an extended format for another year.
Two granting programs in Centre Wellington open Oct. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) is opening applications to community groups from two funds – the CW COVID-19 Community Repsonse Fund and the Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund.
Curtain to rise at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Live performances are coming back to the Fergus Grand Theatre.
PSW charged with taking, distributing intimate images of ‘vulnerable resident’
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A personal support worker (PSW) accused of taking intimate images of a long-term care resident is facing voyeurism charges.
County awards bursaries, scholarships to 10 local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington.
Tour de Elora 10 for 10 fundraiser to run through month of October
ELORA – The third annual Tour de Elora 10 for 10 fundraiser begins on Oct. 1.
County road closed to allow servicing of dam gates
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority will be closing Wellington Road 11 between Wellington Road 45 and Line 4 periodically over the next couple of weeks between 9am and 3pm.
County residents recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser is sharing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the intergenerational trauma it caused and to honour those children who didn’t make it home.
Main Street South in Rockwood slated to reopen
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After what was initially supposed to be a month-long operation, the construction for Main Street South (Highway 7) in Rockwood is to be completed this week.
UPDATED: OPP identify man who died after being hit by vehicle
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police have identified a man that died after being struck by a vehicle here early on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Wellington Road 124 on Sept. 26 at about 1am.
Army training to take place in Puslinch this weekend
PUSLINCH – On Sept. 25 and 26, Canadian Army Reserve personnel will be conducting training in the vicinity of McLean Road in the Township of Puslinch.