WELLINGTON COUNTY – When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Community Living centres in the region will reopen and the day programs once offered will resume.
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Wellington County municipalities receive $2.5-million boost from province
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local municipalities will receive nearly $2.5 million from a new pool of provincial funding to assist with additional operating costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new financial relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital projects on track,
Local author to donate 100 healing journals to Women in Crisis
FERGUS – The Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) will be receiving 100 Butterfly Beauties journals to give to women in need.
100+ Women Who Care Centre Wellington make donation to Elora House
Caring women – On Feb. 25, 100 + Women Who Care Centre Wellington raised and donated $7,200…
Grant seeks to stem influx of COVID-19-related violence against women
GUELPH – A $100,000 grant from the Safer and Stronger Grants program of the Canadian Women’s…
Talk to me! telephone exhibit opens at museum
ABOYNE – A new exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives, Talk to Me! is now open…
Re:Collections – new exhibit opens at Wellington museum
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced the return of Connections Fibre…
Kindness bear becomes a Random Act of Kindness
Kindness bear – Marilyn Vaux sent this photo to the Advertiser during Random Act of Kindness…
Four recent overdose deaths reported in Guelph, Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four overdose deaths have been reported over the last week in the Guelph, Rockwood, Elora and Arthur areas. Fentanyl is believed to be involved these deaths, which may suggest a stronger than normal substance is circulating in the community, public health officials stated.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse seeks input on new team name
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association is now seeking public input on a new team name. The league has come up with several suggestions but also welcomes new ideas from local residents.