WELLINGTON COUNTY – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of dangers near rivers, streams, ponds and lakes this time of year, and urges people to keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways.
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Dangerous territory
Any time governments rush in to limit speech, a free citizenry should be wary.
Seasonal
Thank you, Spring, for taking this meeting with me. Please be seated. I feel like it’s best to start the season off on equal footing. I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss our expectations and target outcomes for the next quarter.
The ‘write’ path to mental well-being
If someone asked “How was your day?” and you answered honestly, what would you say?
Events of 1954 signalled changes for Palmerston
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
“Double Trouble” Mixed Doubles Bonspiel winners
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual “Double Trouble” Mixed Doubles Bonspiel on Feb. 24.
CSC offers tips on medication management for seniors
OTTAWA – Canada Safety Council is offering medication management tips to avoid unintended consequences or side-effects.
Camera club celebrates Marjorie Dow’s 100th birthday
FERGUS – Longtime Fergus Camera Club member Marjorie (Marj) Dow celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8 – and the club threw her a surprise at its meeting three days later.
Wellington North ‘delighted’ to have Kay Ayres in community
MOUNT FOREST – For some, volunteering time in the community is a bore, and for others it brings them joy.
Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation gives Guelph Wellington Seniors Association better acoustics
GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GSWA) has used a $27,200 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to retrofit 40 additional soundproofing panel upgrades in its thirty-year-old auditorium.
Seedy Saturday a success
ABOYNE – The Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District Horticultural Societies hosted their fifth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday event on March 16.
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign receives large donation
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop was the setting for a $100,000 cheque presentation to support the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign, pledged over two years.
Experts: ask insurance company before taking off winter tires
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Spring is here at last and the temperatures continue to rise. With this, some may wonder if it is time to swap out the winter tires – and some already have.
Effectively and safely sanitizing a vehicle requires several steps
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.
Oil change intervals are lengthening
Drivers undoubtedly have noticed their vehicles need less frequent oil changes than cars once required.