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Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Vol 57 Issue 46

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Erin draft budget starts with 0.5% tax increase

Phil Gravelle December 6, 2018News

ERIN – The draft 2019 operating budget prepared for Erin’s new council on Dec. 5 predicts…

Town of Erin could get rid of Hull’s Dam

Phil Gravelle November 23, 2018News

After decades of warnings about its deteriorating condition, the Town of Erin will consider…

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Saugeen Conservation names new general manager

FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Erik Downing as its general manager/secretary-treasurer.

‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar

SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Canada Post strike continues as sides remain ‘really far apart’

FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."

Catholic school board reverses decision on Strathallan Park

FERGUS – It looks like Strathallan Park might remain a park after all. The Wellington Catholic District School Board is re-examining its space needs and might not need to build a high school in the park.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health submits balanced budget for 2025

GUELPH – The board of health has approved the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health budget for 2025.

Public health concerned about youth gambling

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned that some youths in the region are developing problems with gambling. It’s occupying their mind space, affecting their relationships and, in some cases, is getting youth into debt.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Town of Erin proposes 3.9% tax levy increase for 2025

ERIN – Town officials are proposing a 2025 draft operating and capital budget that projects a 3.9 per cent levy tax increase with forecasts for the 2026-2028 tax rate increases.  

YouTube superstar MrBeast donates to local humane society

ERIN – Near the end of October, boxes filled with new clothes such as sweatshirts, men’s briefs, boots and more arrived at the UCHS thrift store located in Georgetown.

See all Erin area articles.

UGDSB to explore phasing out fossil fuels, create climate crisis action plan

GUELPH – Students are concerned about climate change – and it's important for them to see adults, including school board officials, making efforts to reduce emissions. That’s the message parents brought to the Upper Grand District School Board on Oct. 8.

Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip

GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Grey Bruce Singers announce upcoming Christmas concert

HANOVER – It’s in the stores already – Halloween and Christmas decorations together – it seems too early for Christmas.

Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs

NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Solar panels coming to three county housing buildings in Guelph

GUELPH – The county’s joint social services committee has endorsed a recommendation that would see solar panels installed on the roofs of three county-owned residential buildings at a cost of more than half a million. 

Public health submits balanced budget for 2025

GUELPH – The board of health has approved the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health budget for 2025.

See all Guelph area articles.

Veterinarian honoured for leadership in agricultural community

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It was farming that inspired Rob Swackhammer to become a veterinarian, and now his work and volunteerism in the field has earned him an award named for his mentor.

Local alpacas embrace city life as Royal Winter Fair ambassadors

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pair of alpacas from All In Alpacas were selected as this year’s Royal Winter Fair ambassadors and in turn embarked on a journey no other alpaca has been on.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Cole Dempster wins Future Olympian funding

HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.  

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Lori Woodham returns to Mapleton council

MAPLETON – Woodham, who served as a Mapleton councillor from 2014 to 2018, is filling the seat vacated by former councillor Martin Tamlyn.

Mapleton residents gather for Remembrance Day ceremony

MAPLETON – Drayton held their Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey

HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. 

Minto remembers

MINTO – From Nov. 10 to Nov. 11 the Minto communities were paying respect to the fallen veterans.

See all Minto area articles.

Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey

HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. 

Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic school boards EQAO results surpass provincial averages in most categories

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards performed better, on average, than their provincial peers on tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).  

See all Orangeville area articles.

Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour

PALMERSTON – Located on 5th Line, just outside of Palmerston, was the seventh stop of ten of the Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 6.

County libraries host Culture Days programs

Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars. 

See all Palmerston area articles.

Listowel author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

LISTOWEL –  Author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel and Heritage Funeral homes in Palmerston, Drayton and Arthur.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Perth County area articles.

Aberfoyle students play large role in Puslinch Remembrance Day ceremony

PUSLINCH – Remembrance Day events in Puslinch included presentations from Aberfoyle Public School students at the Puslinch Community Centre followed by an outdoor service at the cenotaph. 

BlueTriton Brands closing; will sell Aberfoyle site

ABERFOYLE – BlueTriton Brands is closing in Ontario and expects to wind down operations by the end of January. That includes the water bottling site in Aberfoyle, which will go up for sale, a company spokesperson confirmed.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Belwood para equestrian heads to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

TORONTO – Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week. 

Over 15,000 Ontario college faculty to take strike mandate vote Oct. 15-17 amid contract conflicts

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.

See all Toronto area articles.

Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season

KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.

Wait is over: former Fergus resident receives Peace Tower flag after 16 years

KITCHENER – After a long 16-year wait, a Kitchener man has received one of the many Canadian flags to mark the skies above the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey

HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. 

Canada Post strike continues as sides remain ‘really far apart’

FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."

See all Wellington County area articles.

Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays

MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.

Wellington North decides to scrap dog licensing in 2025

KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township is doing away with dog licences.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Lake Placid poppies

As a group of young Caledon hockey players headed to the Olympic stadium in Lake Placid last weekend, a poppy adorned their chests. It was a proud moment as a parent.

Priceless resource

The sagest advice ever offered to young people was to look after their belongings.

Trick or treat

Ghost and goblins will be out as this newspaper hits the streets.

Columnists

Maryborough man jailed after 1892 shooting

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Reflections

By Laurie Langdon

A ‘God moment’

November

By Kelly Waterhouse

It could have been any day of the week, but the fact it was a Sunday morning felt like poetic…

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