FERGUS 鈥 Three years ago Cait Alexander was beaten and left for dead by her boyfriend.聽 Now she鈥檚 on a mission to change legislation around victims鈥 rights as opposed to the accused鈥檚 right to a speedy trial, and to have Ontario recognize intimate partner violence as an epidemic.
Public meeting May 28 for proposed Catholic high school in Fergus
FERGUS 鈥 GSP Group is holding an open house for the public to learn about and provide feedback on a proposed secondary school next to St. Joseph Catholic School on Strathallen Street in Fergus.
Public health offers advice on talking to kids about cannabis, other drugs
GUELPH 鈥 Talking to your kids about drugs can be difficult, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum acknowledged during a virtual session for parents on May 15. But it鈥檚 important to open the door to these conversations, and children become aware of drugs far earlier than most parents realize.
Gun club to work with neighbours on noise issues
PUSLINCH 鈥 Neville Henderson saw the writing on the wall and long ago hired an acoustical engineer to conduct a noise study at the Galt 91大黄鸭men鈥檚 Club.
Township has trouble securing vendor for termite management program
ELORA 鈥 The termites are still here but companies able to supply termite management programs appear to be in short supply. Centre Wellington staff have tried twice to negotiate contracts with companies to embark on a termite eradication plan in both Elora and Fergus but so far, no takers.
Gardening is good therapy says cancer survivor
ELORA 鈥 Cathy Clark was already a gardener when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH 鈥 Chair George Bridge called it 鈥渋nnovation week鈥 at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH).
Residents object to South Aberfoyle Pit expansion
PUSLINCH 鈥 It appears CBM will have a tougher job convincing residents that extracting gravel from a pristine piece of agricultural land is a good idea than it will persuading province.
鈥楥ity of Fergus鈥 sign a mistake: 91大黄鸭
FERGUS 鈥 For a hot second, the town of Fergus was elevated to city status. Eagle-eyed readers told the Advertiser a 鈥淐ity of Fergus鈥 welcome sign was recently erected on Highway 6 at the south entrance to town.
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH 鈥 Chair George Bridge called it "innovation week" at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Three reports were presented to the board of health on May 1 showing how the health unit is using artificial intelligence, digital devices and online learning platforms to add efficiency.
Neighbours: noise of Galt 91大黄鸭men鈥檚 Club now 鈥榰nbearable鈥 as club has swelled in size, operations
PUSLINCH 鈥 Neighbours of the Galt 91大黄鸭men鈥檚 Club came to 91大黄鸭 on May 1 to discuss issues they are having with the gun range. In a word, noise.
Final phase of demolition of old Groves hospital commences May 13
FERGUS - The old Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) in Fergus will enter the final phase of demolition starting the week of May 13.
Choir! Choir! Choir! builds fun! fun! fun! at 10th annual Empowerment Day
GUELPH 鈥 It was d茅j脿 vu all over again at the 10th annual Empowerment Day, held at the Sleeman Centre on May 2, with dancer Luca Patuelli, singer Stacey Kay, singer-songwriter Peter Katz, and Choir! Choir! Choir! entertaining some 5,000 students.
Student walks 100km, raises $11,000 for hospitals in year-long challenge
FERGUS 鈥 If generosity starts with a single step, satisfaction comes from completing a goal, says Rajvir Khanuja.聽 The 17-year-old had set a goal for himself in 2023:聽 to walk 10km on every long weekend in the year to raise funds for local hospitals.
Volunteer of the Year recipient Ken Williams draws a crowd
ABERFOYLE 鈥 Fans of Ken Williams crammed into the Puslinch 91大黄鸭 chamber on May 1 to see the long-standing Optimist Club member receive the 91大黄鸭's Volunteer of the Year award.