HARRISTON – The operator of a Harriston long-term care residence says it’s taking action to rectify non-compliance issues discovered by ministry inspectors, including reimbursing residents for improper charges.
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Erin reveals first, second quarter tax due dates
ERIN – Council has passed an interim tax collection bylaw, as it does along with other municipalities each year, naming due dates for the first- and second-quarter tax payments this year.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Principals offer perspectives on student cell phone use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Principals at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards say they are happy with cell phone policies already in place.
Guelph Black Heritage Society offers monthly seniors club
GUELPH – The Phoenix Seniors Club is a monthly program offered by the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS).
This year’s WHY survey available in 10 languages
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the Wellington Catholic District School Board and Upper Grand District School Board have enlisted the support of Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington.
Frances Cosen celebrates 100th birthday
GODERICH – Frances Cosens, a longtime avid reader of the Wellington Advertiser, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and five generations of her family on Feb. 3.
Samaritan’s Purse celebrates over 11 million shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child
CALGARY – Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected 11,330,126 gift-filled shoeboxes globally in 2023.
Early bird deadline is Feb. 15 for ‘Split the Pot Lottery’
ABOYNE – Groves Memorial Community Hospital is among the 51 hospital foundations in Ontario taking part in “Split the Lottery” fundraiser.
County of Wellington wins EDCO award for innovative campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington’s Economic Development Division won the 2023 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award for Inclusive Community Based Initiatives and Programming for its ‘Wellington Welcomes’ campaign.
Thirty-two
With Valentine’s Day upon us, I am reminded that I really don’t enjoy this romantic pseudo-holiday tradition, despite being very much in love with my spouse, the Carpenter.
Time to grow up
Our impulse control is clearly not in check this morning, so please excuse the rant on a subject that has been our passion for closing in on four decades.
Open Mind
Growing into a teenager, I’ve noticed our society’s fixation with romantic love.
Belwood Lions Club presents certificates and plaques to members
BELWOOD - The Belwood Lions Club handed out five Melvin Jones fellowship certificates and plaques to Lions Club members on Feb. 6.