HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is gearing up for a return to the stage after a lengthy absence due to COVID-19. In mid-November the guild will stage the chili-cook-off comedy Five Alarm.
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Local soaring club opposes location of proposed telecom tower
WELLINGTON NORTH - York Soaring Association members are speaking out about safety concerns with the proposed location of an Xplornet telecommunications tower. The Wellington Advertiser examines what's at stake and the convoluted tower approval process.
‘Desperate Man’ takes $1-million purse in North America Cup
ARTHUR – A local stable had luck on their side on Sept. 11 as Desperate Man crossed the finish line at Mohawk Woodbine Park securing the elusive North America Cup and brining with it a cool $1-million purse.
County awards bursaries, scholarships to 10 local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington.
Wightman donates over $1,300 to Get In Touch for Hutch
ARTHUR - Wightman vice-president of customer acquisition Cameron Green presented a donation of $1,370 to the Get In Touch For Hutch (GITFH) organization on Sept. 11.
2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration
Pumpkin challenge – The 2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25.
Township beginning process to increase Mount Forest wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has started a multiyear journey to get the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant re-rated to handle up to 3,500 cubic metres of sewage per day.
Local citizens step up to help Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club
MOUNT FOREST – A group of local citizens is attempting to prevent the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club from becoming another casualty of the ongoing pandemic.
The Grove Hub – Palmerston officially opened
PALMERSTON – Local youth now have a one-stop shop for mental health and wellness with the official opening of the Palmerston Grove Hub on Sept. 23.
Coaches, instructors, sports officials now require proof of vaccination: Mercer
GUELPH – While the province left volunteers, coaches, instructors and sport officials out of its proof of vaccination requirement, the region's top doctor has ordered that these individuals must show proof of vaccination at facilities in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.