Guelph/Eramosa

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local health care providers are part of a group that has launched a new website to help residents "get the right care at the right time."

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.

PUSLINCH – What could be more environmentally sustainable than getting a real Christmas tree as opposed to an artificial one?  Getting a real tree that’s wrapped in biodegradable netting and not the usual plastic netting, Alison McCrindle says.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

ROCKWOOD – Vanessa Ireson’s picture books give children a chance to see their hometown in a different light. 

EDEN MILLS –   The recently renovated Rivermead building has reopened as the headquarters of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival. 

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa staff are expected to come back to council with a proposed 2024 tax increase below 5%.

BRUCEDALE – During a brief regular meeting of council on Nov. 20, Guelph/Eramosa councillors discussed the reversal of the provincial decision to expand Rockwood's boundary, repairs to Hill Drain, and renewing the lease for the Rockwood library.

GUELPH – Fergus resident and John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Erin Doupe was awarded the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of "The Story of a Soldier" project.