LONDON – The OPP’s Festive RIDE campaign, which ran from Nov. 17 to Jan. 2, resulted in a significant number of charges across the West Region.
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Woman faces meth, resisting officer, drinking/driving charges
MOUNT FOREST – On Jan. 3 at about 12:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…
Rockwood woman wins OLG Poker Lotto All In Jackpot
Lotto winner – Tanya Mitchell of Rockwood anted up and went “all in” to win the OLG Poker…
Tragic hunting accident at Puslinch Lake in 1895
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Museum concert to feature Bing Crosby’s most enduring songs
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives will present pianist Brad Halls on Jan. 22 at 2pm.
Quiet Moments at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ELORA – Discover the wonder of the Elora Gorge in Quiet Moments, a new exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Radio host lands gig at country music association
ERIN – Alexa Leal, host of “Alexa’s Country Party” on Erin Radio 91.7 FM, has accepted a position writing features for the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO).
Guelph Humane Society teaching backyard chicken care
GUELPH – An evening focused on how to care for and manage small chicken flocks is set to take place at the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) on Jan. 25.
Guelph man wins $50,000 in OLG Instant Bingo Doubler
Big winner – Leon Stewart of Guelph won a $50,000 prize with OLG’s Instant Bingo Doubler. Stewart, a 67-year-old father and grandfather, said he’s a weekly lottery player and loves playing instant games to unwind and relax.
Top monthly Advertiser Twitter posts for 2022
January Public health officials have confirmed a girl under the age of 10 from Wellington County…
Top Advertiser Facebook posts for 2022 by month
January Fire chief says Centre Wellington firefighter injured in fire truck crash this morning had…
Christmas Photo Contest winner announced
Winner! – The Advertiser welcomed photo submissions as part of its Christmas Photo Contest,…
Minto Youth Action Council to host Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival planned – The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is preparing to host a free…
Fergus Curling Club hosts 1834 Classic Bonspiel
Bonspiel – The Fergus Curling Club is starting to get into full swing in the new year, offering…
OPINION: Preserving farmland, strong rural communities top OFA’s priority list for 2023
The start of a new year is often a time for resolution and goal setting. Whether that goal is to walk more steps each day, grow a better tomato or win first place at the 4-H club show, each one requires us to look at what we want to achieve and find ways to get there.