GUELPH – As temperatures soar this summer, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is issuing a critical reminder to all pet owners about the dangers of leaving dogs, and other pets, in hot cars.
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Elora Quarry Conservation Area now open
ELORA – The popular Elora Quarry Conservation Area is now open for day use.
WHSS graduating students celebrate commencement
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest celebrated its Class of 2024 students at their commencement ceremony on June 14 in the school cafetorium.
St. Mary Catholic School choir’s end-of-year concert
ELORA – The St. Mary Catholic School choir sang for the residents at the Heritage River Retirement Residence in Elora on June 26.
Rehabilitation of Carrol Creek bridge, delays expected
MAPLETON – The county’s rehabilitation of Carroll Creek bridge (B017114) on Wellington Road 17, about one kilometre east of Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton, was set to begin construction on July 2, with an expected completion date of Aug. 30.
Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – Orton hosted their Canada Day BBQ and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park on July 1.
Flotilla celebrates Canada on June 30
BELWOOD – The Belwood Lake Canada Day Flotilla took place on June 30.
WHSS student enrolled in Canadian Armed Forces military for co-op placement
MOUNT FOREST – Brennen Sikkema is completing a military co-op placement with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Unit at the Canadian Armed Forces military base in Owen Sound.
Norwell District Secondary School announces athletic award winners
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School announced their Athletic Award winners through a series of morning announcements, on June 12 to 13.
OPINION: Budget friendly healthy eating tips
MINTO – Every year it seems that food prices keep going up higher and higher, especially the cost of fruits, vegetables and other fresh foods.
Fun and fireworks in Harriston
HARRISTON – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston held its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Government offers relief for beef farmers during Cargill strike
GUELPH – The provincial government is attempting to provide some relief for cattle farmers facing challenges in the current market.
St. Joseph Catholic School’s You’re the Chef Club serves 100th anniversary event
FERGUS – The You’re the Chef Club at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus prepared and served lunch to over 40 members of the St. Joseph Parish’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) on May 23.
Oh Canada
Another Canada Day has passed and once this newspaper hits the street, Independence Day (July 4) will have kicked into full gear.
Summer of 1954 a lively one for north Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…