WELLINGTON COUNTY - New sidewalks, generators and air purification systems are some of the infrastructure upgrades coming this year to communities in Wellington County.
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Mental health calls for IMPACT clinicians up during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Stress, isolation, job losses and exhausted relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health calls for the Waterloo Wellington Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT).
Area hospitals ease visitor restrictions as province enters step two of reopening plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the province enters step two of its reopening plan, the three hospitals in Wellington County are easing restrictions on visitors.
Citizens’ group to raise objections over truck bypass around Fergus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A group of concerned citizens is planning to bring their objections about a new Fergus truck bypass to the county. Group says "absence of communication, consultation and notification to any impacted residents and businesses is unacceptable."
Hair salons, barbers set for busy reopening after difficult year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Staff members at spas, salons and barber shops across the county are thrilled to be back on the job this week. Premier Doug Ford announced on June 24 the province would enter stage two of its reopening plan on June 30.
Upper Grand board approves 2021-22 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDB) has passed its 2021-22 budget, which includes the approval of the use of $4 million from accumulated surplus to balance the budget.
OPP gives thumbs up to those who gear up
ORILLIA – Police are giving a thumbs up to those out on roads, waterways, and trails during the week of Canada Day who have supported their latest traffic safety campaign.
OPINION: Attack of the space invaders: invasive plants take over
GUELPH – My heart sank when I learned that lily-of-the-valley and periwinkle are on the province’s invasive species list.
OPINION: Clinic helping to managing everyday legal issues
The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County (the clinic) is a free community legal clinic that helps low-income members of our community.
Celebrating Dominion Day in Wellington County in 1900
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…