ERIN – Councillor John Brennan has called for the discontinuation of the new Town of Erin logo and the possible return to a variation of the previous shamrock logo.
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Wellington County to explore broadcasting council meetings online
GUELPH – It won’t be for several months, but the County of Wellington may be on its way to livestreaming its council and committee meetings.
Survey seeks additional feedback on John Street reconstruction in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North is surveying residents to find out how they want John Street to look before settling on a final design for reconstruction of the roadway.
Elora Rocks to face reigning champions in home opener
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Rocks senior hockey team is back for another season playing in the Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL).
Council approves Palmerston curling tournament donation
MINTO – Council here has approved a $6,000 in-kind sponsorship of a youth curling tournament next spring.
Road work, Moloks, termites were hot topics at town hall meeting
ELORA – Road construction, Moloks and termites were the hot topics at Mayor Shawn Watters’ town hall meeting on Sept. 17.
Local residents set world records at weightlifting competition
FERGUS – Canada’s first sanctioned international all-round weightlifting competition took place in Fergus on Aug. 25 and saw 17 world records set by eight Canadian athletes.
Pro triathlete to share his story at learning disabilities conference
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Triathlete Taylor Reid will be teaming up with learning disability experts in an upcoming conference.
International Day of Peace
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Pastor Peter Bush and his wife Debbie Bush were the only people who turned up for a prayer vigil at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to mark International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.
Elora Singers’ season opener is Oct. 20
ELORA – The Elora Singers are looking forward to sharing a program of “stunning” choral music on Oct. 20.
Local school boards honour truth and reconciliation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students are set to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week from Sept. 23 to 30 with the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board.
Police beat: Florida man last seen in May is still missing : OPP
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are still looking for a Florida man who went missing in May.
Aberfoyle homicide caused a sensation in 1885
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
County’s new website includes events calendar
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Welcome to our new website,” are the words that greet visitors to wellington.ca.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling champs
ELORA – The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club held its singles competition to end its season.