TORONTO - The province announced on Dec. 15 that COVID-19 booster dose eligibility is expanding Dec. 20, free rapid antigen tests will soon be available and capacity limits are back for high-capacity venues.
Wellington County
Senator Rob Black brings up old dirt in push for new soil health study
OTTAWA – A quiet fell over the Red Chamber during Canada’s 44th federal election, but Senator Rob Black isn’t wasting any time getting back to work.
1876 fire devastated downtown Clifford
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Trillium grant provides support to theatre Youth Academy
WATERLOO – Drayton Entertainment’s plans to create a home for community building and arts-based learning for youth is one step closer to reality, thanks to a $100,000 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, (OTF).
Call for submissions: Screen Dances Series
GUELPH – As guest curator for Guelph Dance’s Screen Dances Series, Aria Evans is curating seven individuals or collectives from Southwestern Ontario to create an original dance film for exhibit online.
Guelph author publishes children’s book to address youth mental health
GUELPH – A Guelph author’s children’s book, Rudy’s Belly of Bees, has made an international debut.
First Market Place at the Museum a success
Market museum – The first Market Place at the Museum event was held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Dec. 9 and 10 to a huge success.
Wellington County, neighbouring region not consulted for Town of Erin report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following a report to Erin council that seems to question the town’s future in Wellington County, affected municipalities say it’s up to Erin to make the first move to begin discussions.
State of emergency to remain in place in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county’s local state of emergency will not be ending as planned in the new year.
Minto opposes county official plan amendment that would restrict growth in small centres
MINTO – Council here is opposing removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in existing rural settlements.