GUELPH - Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Alan Doyle will join local musicians and mental health advocates on April 30 for an intimate evening of stories and songs.
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Fergus post office opened in 1836; first postmaster served 63 years
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fire chief calling for increased vigilance after grass fire spreads, carried by wind
OSPRINGE – The Erin fire department was able to get a grass fire under control on April 13, but it is now calling for residents with burn permits to be mindful of the wind when having an outdoor fire.
Remaining modernization funds allocated by Erin council
ERIN – Town council has allotted the remaining $126,314 from a 2019 modernization and efficiency grant.
Township secures Connecting Links grant
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township was recently notified it will receive funding through the Ministry of Transportation’s 2023-24 Connecting Links Program, with a contribution of $2,849,176 toward the reconstruction of St. David Street North (Highway 6) from St. Andrew Street to Edinburgh Avenue.
Centre Wellington District High School “soak a teacher” in support of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life
‘Soak a teacher’ – Students at Centre Wellington District High School had the opportunity to “soak a teacher” on April 14 in support of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life.
Erin man charged with assaulting spouse
ERIN – A local man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm following an incident earlier this month involving his spouse.
Police beat: Spousal assault charge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 13 at about 9:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a Centre Wellington address.
Twenty-one
At a time when I was on the precipice of a big life decision, a friend gave me this advice: ask yourself what guidance you would give your child if they were in your situation. Then, do that.
Open mind: Choices, challenges and change
Have you ever wanted your life to change? To take a different path?
Rubber chicken circuit
Life is busy, so much so that the time left after kids’ sports and after-hours responsibilities leaves little time to attend social events. It is a big deal to go out.
Wellington North receives funding for Smith Street project in Arthur
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Wellington North will receive more than $1 million in provincial funding for the reconstruction of Smith Street in Arthur.
Planting season in 2022 was great; Trees for Guelph hopes 2023 will be even better
GUELPH - Trees for Guelph says 2022 was its best planting season ever.
David Emery, Al Dietrich place first in Arthur Seniors shuffleboard event
ARTHUR – The Arthur Seniors winter session of Shuffleboard ran from Jan. 18 to March 15, with 20 players participating.