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Province increases access to rapid tests for schools in ‘high risk’ areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY — The local public health unit will be participating in a new provincial program to provide COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to schools and licensed day care centres.
New commercial cannabis production taking a breather in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here is granting township staff time to study the commercial production of cannabis before accepting any new applications.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild returns to the stage with comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is gearing up for a return to the stage after a lengthy absence due to COVID-19. In mid-November the guild will stage the chili-cook-off comedy Five Alarm.
Local soaring club opposes location of proposed telecom tower
WELLINGTON NORTH - York Soaring Association members are speaking out about safety concerns with the proposed location of an Xplornet telecommunications tower. The Wellington Advertiser examines what's at stake and the convoluted tower approval process.
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.
‘Safety trumps privacy:’ experts say vaccine policies generally aren’t a violation of rights
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When it comes to businesses implementing mandatory vaccination policies, experts say safety outweighs privacy in the context of the pandemic.
Wightman donates over $1,300 to Get In Touch for Hutch
ARTHUR - Wightman vice-president of customer acquisition Cameron Green presented a donation of $1,370 to the Get In Touch For Hutch (GITFH) organization on Sept. 11.
Drayton Entertainment launches Great Community Talent Search
CAMBRIDGE - Do you have a secret talent? Can you play a unique instrument? Are you funny? Can you balance a ball on your head while solving a Rubik’s cube? Bring it on!
Up to 120 millimetres of rain drenches area over two-days
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning was issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall last week.
The kingdom has come near
The kingdom has come near There was a time when Jesus appointed seventy-two people and sent them…
Culture Days events continue throughout region this week
With Culture Days in full swing across Ontario, free events are being offered in Minto from October 1 to 3.
All Board the Paint and Memories Express for Culture Days in Palmerston
Barn Quilting – It was All Board the Paint and Memories Express for this Culture Days…
‘Get loud and learn the sounds of fire safety’ theme of Fire Prevention Week 2021
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fire departments across the country are challenging everyone in Wellington County to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and “Get Loud!” as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Township beginning process to increase Mount Forest wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has started a multiyear journey to get the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant re-rated to handle up to 3,500 cubic metres of sewage per day.