Wellington County

GUELPH – It didn’t take long for George Bridge to get a gavel back in his hand. The former mayor of Minto, who did not run in the October election, was appointed by Wellington County as its citizen representative on the WDGPH board of health. At the board’s inaugural meeting, he was reelected chair.

KENORA – A former Wellington County resident was recently recognized for a remarkable career in emergency medical service, much of it spent providing first response training in Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north. 

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.

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 COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2022.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.

GUELPH - Winter can be a tough time for pets in Canada, with freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Recent weather conditions have prompted area conservation authorities to release water safety statements urging caution around waterways.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Dr. Andreas Laupacis said being appointed to the Order of Canada is an honour that is “very humbling in a big way" but there are many others he “worked with who also deserve it.”

FERGUS – Wellington County’s first baby of 2023, Euphemia Emma Ruttan-Rude, was born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital at 3:43am on Jan. 1.