TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule. And as of May 31, the province is moving ahead with second dose appointments, starting with Ontarians over 80 years old.
Wellington County
Frustrated hairstylists start Red Balloon Wednesdays reopening campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY- Hairstylist Erin Kiers, owner of Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa, put red balloons out front of her Mount Forest store on May 26. She was joined by hairdressers all over the province who are lobbying the Ontario government to allow them to open on June 14.
Palmerston man faces 10 additional sexual assault charges
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man charged earlier this year with sexual assault now faces an additional 10 charges and police say there could be additional victims.
County seeks comments on solutions for four old bridges near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The County of Wellington is seeking public input on an environmental assessment study of potential solutions to resolve the poor condition of four bridges southeast of Arthur.
Mercer: WDGPH region should hit 70% vaccination rate by end of June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While local COVID-19 vaccination rates may lag behind the provincial average for now, the region is on target for a first-dose vaccination rate of 70 per cent by the end of June, with about 20% of residents fully vaccinated by the same date, says Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nic
Mobile addiction clinic comes to county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Stonehenge Therapeutic Community has launched a new Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.
Ontario expands rapid testing supplies for workplaces
PERTH-WELLINGTON - The Ontario government has launched a new rapid testing portal to make it easier for essential businesses to access free rapid testing to help keep employees and their families safe.
Peterson adultery case shocked Guelph residents in 1874
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Guelph Legion getting on banner bandwagon
GUELPH - The Col John McCrae, Branch 234 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Guelph, with the assistance of the Downtown Guelph Business Association, recently announced a new initiative to celebrate veterans with the Honour our Veterans banner program.
Ariss and Maryhill Lions Club celebrates 10-year anniversary online
ARISS/MARYHILL – The Ariss and Maryhill Lions Club celebrated its 10th anniversary of being a charter club at its April 13 meeting.