January Public health officials have confirmed a girl under the age of 10 from Wellington County…
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January Fire chief says Centre Wellington firefighter injured in fire truck crash this morning had…
Christmas Photo Contest winner announced
Winner! – The Advertiser welcomed photo submissions as part of its Christmas Photo Contest,…
Wellington Catholic DSB secondary school classes prepare food for Royal City Mission
GUELPH – The Grade 10 Foods and Nutrition course at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Secondary School prepared food for 100 people at the Royal City Mission as a Wellington Catholic District School Board and local Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association initiative.
COVID-19 cases up significantly across region over holidays
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have risen significantly over the past two weeks, while hospitalizations are up slightly.
One dead in Jan. 4 crash in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – One person is dead following a collision between an SUV and a transport truck here on Wednesday afternoon. It was the second fatal collision on Wellington County roads within three hours on Jan. 4.
Guelph Black Heritage Society planning Black Heritage Month events
GUELPH – While the rest of the country will celebrate Black History Month in February, the Guelph Black Heritage Society will celebrate its third annual Black Heritage Month.
Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2022
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2022.
One person dead following two-vehicle crash in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – One person is dead following a serious two-vehicle crash here on Wednesday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on Wellington Road 32 south of Concession 4, southwest of Guelph, at about 12:17pm on Jan. 4.
Keep pets indoors in extreme cold: Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH - Winter can be a tough time for pets in Canada, with freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
Significant rainfall prompts water safety statements from area conservation authorities
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Recent weather conditions have prompted area conservation authorities to release water safety statements urging caution around waterways.
OPP responded to hundreds of calls during winter storm
WELLINGTON COUNTY – No one was seriously injured, but police responded to hundreds of calls across the county between Dec. 23 and 26, during what was likely the worst winter storm here in several years.
Mount Forest Curling Club receives $146,600 Trillium grant for new ice system
MOUNT FOREST – A new ice system for the Mount Forest Curling Club is set to become a reality with the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Wellington County declares ‘significant weather event’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has declared a “significant weather event” due to the considerable snowfall and current blowing snow.
County closes libraries, waste facilities, museum, in response to storm warning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Libraries and waste facilities across the county are closed today in response to a major winter storm warning. The Wellington County Museum and Archives has also been closed.