GUELPH – Community Living Guelph Wellington is facing a $3million deficit and plans to close some of its day programs and lay off staff if the province doesn’t provide an infusion of cash.
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Ombudsman recommends changes to Minto procurement, complaint policies
MINTO – The Town of Minto will implement “best practice” recommendations from Ontario’s Ombudsman Paul Dube regarding procurement policies and citizen complaints after receiving a letter from the government watchdog in response to a complaint to his office.
Fergus teen receives $40,000 scholarship to study welding
FERGUS – Carter Hutchison recently received a $40,000 Schulich Builders Scholarship to study welding and fabrication at Conestoga College.
Mount Forest resident awarded $40,000 Schulich Builders Scholarship
MOUNT FOREST – Inthusan Sivaguru from Mount Forest recently received a $40,000 Schulich Builders Scholarship to cover his tuition, tools, and living expenses while he studies electrical engineering at Sheridan College.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers back to support Women in Crisis
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Basketeers are returning again this holiday season to support Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC).
Advertiser recognized at national newspaper awards
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in its class in the country.
Keith’s Trailer Sales in Erin named ‘RV Dealer of the Year’
ERIN – Keith’s Trailer Sales in Erin was named RV Dealer of the Year at the Ontario Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association’s (ORDVA) annual general meeting on Aug. 23.
Cross Country at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Around 1,000 kids from across the Wellington Catholic District School Board…
News from the Mapleton Township area from 1877, 1933
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
St. Andrews church hosts 5km Race for Children of Haiti
FERGUS – Oct. 14 marks the date when St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will be hosting its annual 5km race, a fundraiser it has been hosting for 20 years.
Mudmen Celtic rock band to return to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Red Plaid Productions & Ecclestone Financial Group bring the Mudmen’s 25th Anniversary Tour to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 4.
MooreBand performs The ‘70s Show at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 30, the MooreBand from Drayton performed The ‘70s Show at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Sparky helps kick off celebrations for National Fire Prevention Week
The Guelph Fire Department and Guelph/Eramosa Fire Rescue will be hosting a free community event on Oct. 14 from 10am to 2:30pm at the West End Community Centre located at 21 Imperial Rd. South.
Needles, Bell back at Fergus Grand with A Field Guide to Rural Living
CENTRE WELLINGTON –The Fergus Grand Theatre is proud to present A Field Guide to Rural Living, starring Dan Needles and Ian Bell, on Oct. 14 at 8pm.
Enbridge Gas, Puslinch Fire launch ‘Project-Zero’
PUSLINCH – Enbridge Gas Inc., the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.