I had one of those bird lovers’ unforgettable experiences in September. I was wandering in a…
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‘Take the Stress out of IBS’ program offered online this fall
GUELPH - Take the Stress out of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered in an on-line format this fall to help adults of all ages decrease symptoms of IBS or a stressed stomach that have flared up during COVID19.
Water tower refurbishment celebrated in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A modest-sized group gathered at the base of the water tower here on Oct. 13 to celebrate the completion of the three-month refurbishment project.
Guelph Black Heritage Society launches ‘Mind Your Mind’ certificate program
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society, in collaboration with NEUROorganics and The Kween Company, has announced the ‘Mind Your Mind – Relearn. Reprogram. Relief. certificate program.
Mobile hazardous waste depot at Harriston Waste Facility this month
MINTO – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Brucedale Roads Garage to the Harriston Waste Facility and will be there for the month of October.
Conference aims to help parents with children who have learning disabilities
GUELPH – Are you looking for tools and strategies to support your child’s learning?
Mapleton firefighters hold annual pancake breakfast
MAPLETON – The annual Mapleton firefighters pancake breakfast was held at the PMD arena in Drayton on Oct. 14.
Wellington County provides bursaries to four students from area schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four north Wellington students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
Reflections: Loss for words
I sit here today needing to write a column for you to read … and I find myself at a loss for…
Showdown at the Heights
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) hosted the “Heights Showdown” during the afternoon of Sept. 28.
Grand opening of Imagination Space in Arthur
MOUNT FOREST – A grand opening was held on Oct. 14 for the Imagination Space in Mount Forest.
Old-time Halloween nights were sometimes rowdy
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Youth Road Safety Grant program launched during National Teen Driver Safety Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Safe Communities Wellington County (SCWC) is partnering with Parachute, Canada’s national injury prevention organization, to present the eleventh annual National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) from Oct. 15 to 21.
Black Heritage Reclaimed coming to GBHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) will celebrate the launch of the Black Heritage Reclaimed Project on Oct. 27 at 6pm.
Free workshop on International Stress Awareness Day
GUELPH - The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph, will mark International Stress Awareness Day on Nov. 1 with a free online workshop for the public.