CENTRE WELLINGTON – Now in its 10th season, a recent episode of The Amazing Race Canada featured Elora, Aboyne, Fergus and Guelph.
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Council approves $450,000 road for new school
DRAYTON – Mapleton council has agreed to provide funding of up to $450,000 for a road connecting Conestoga Drive to Green Street in Drayton.
Rockwood retail development progressing ‘slowly but surely’
BRUCEDALE – Though the development has been on hold for several years, plans for a new grocery store in Rockwood may still be in the works.
Family corn maze honours community of Ariss
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – What started as a “hobby farm” could possibly put the Ariss community on the map – literally.
Expanded CW Family Fun Day set for Sept. 1
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is holding its third annual CW Family Fun Day on Sept. 1 in Bissell Park – a milestone organizers can’t quite believe is happening.
Mount Forest Lions plan dinner, dance for childhood cancer research
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions are organizing a Dance for a Cure on Sept. 7 at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, to raise money to support childhood cancer research.
Worker retention an ongoing issue for local employers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local employers are facing challenges retaining workers in the face of increased cost of living and lack of opportunity for professional growth. These are some of the findings from a survey released by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin earlier this year
Fergus hosted county centennial celebration in July of 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
How sweet it is
Life is full of simple pleasures.
Speed humps coming to Conservation Road, Rockwood’s MacLennan Street in September
BRUCEDALE – By the end of September, drivers on two Guelph/Eramosa roads can expect to encounter speed humps.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the phenomenal support for its latest lottery program, achieving exceptional results in just eight days after launching on Aug. 7.
Town releases statement regarding a malfunctioning sediment bag, ‘poses no threat;’ officials state
ERIN – Town officials stated a “malfunctioning” sediment control dewatering bag poses “no risk” to the environment.
Police beat: Four-hundred feet of wiring stolen from Erin barns
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify person(s) who stole electrical wiring from barns.
All smiles at Snetto Farms for Sunflower Festival
MAPLETON – The 5th annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place on Aug. 17.
Dry summers likely to continue in Mount Forest at expense of children
This summer is the third in a row that Mount Forest residents have been without a public pool.