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Friday, April 4, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 14

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News

Residents appear to be divided equally over dam issue

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

About 50 resi­dents passionate about a major part of the community came to the community centre…

Councillors reflected on 2007 committees

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Centre Well­ington councillors sit on sev­eral committees apiece, and some of those do not…

Centre Wellington Firefighters to conduct annual toll on Sept. 26

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Centre Well­ington Township council gave routine permission on Monday night for the Elora Fire…

$3-million CT scanner finally arrives at Groves Memorial Community Hospital

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

It’s here, folks. On Monday morning, the long-awaited CT scanner finally arrived at Groves…

Colourful tags are telling value of specific trees in C.Wellington community

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Residents here might have seen tags on trees around the Fergus-Elora area recently. That is the…

Organic Harvest Feast is this Saturday

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The sixth annu­al Organic Harvest Feast is set to take place on Saturday at Loyola House on the…

Woman won Minto chamber’s first shopping spree

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

The Minto Cham­ber of Commerce con­gratulated Tammy Donaldson, of Harriston, for winning…

CVC workshop to help farmers manage pests

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Pest infestations can devastate a profitable farm. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites grain…

Sensational Elora holding film, food nights

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

This year, Sensational Elora will present four evenings of Film on a Plate, a series of events…

Centre Wellington Singers will start preparation for 2009-10 season on Sept. 14

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Members of the Centre Wellington Singers will soon be tuning up for the 2009-10 season with their…

Centre for the Arts has watercolour workshop

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

A master water­colour workshop with water­colourist Gordon MacKenzie is set for this…

Choir in concert Sept. 26

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir, an ensemble of 50 male choristers under the leadership of a music…

Disney show coming to Kitchener

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Playhouse Disney Live, the touring stage production featuring characters from four shows in Disney…

Daring Derek

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Magician Derek Walter assisted by Joshua Ellis and rabbit Abra, take part in the magic show offered…

Smart meters can create savings

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Centre Well­ing­ton Hydro has nearly complet­ed deployment of over 6,000 smart meters…

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Select Your Region

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.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

Centre Wellington purchases long-coveted well on Middlebrook Road

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters called the $1.8-million purchase "a critical step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community.”

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Guidelines for safe alcohol consumption have changed

GUELPH – There’s new guidance about alcohol consumption and how it affects health – and a recent public health survey suggests many people aren’t aware of the risks. 

Public health urges people to get measles vaccine; virus circulating in region

GUELPH – Measles has become rare in Ontario since a vaccine was developed in 1970 – until recently that is. Now there are cases in Ontario – one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – and that’s cause for concern, the region's medical officer of health told the board of health on March 5.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

Free workshops for good health

ERIN – There are more free workshops in April provided by the East Wellington Family Health Team.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

Police beat: Arthur man charged in recent prowling incident

WELLINGTON NORTH –  An Arthur man has been charged after several residents reported a prowler here last weekend.

See all Grey County area articles.

Robinson Buick GMC donates $500,000 to new imaging centre

GUELPH – On March 26, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital announced a $500,000 donation from local auto dealership Robinson Buick GMC. 

Police beat: Injuries in crash

GUELPH – One person suffered serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle collision here last week.

See all Guelph area articles.

Drinking and driving

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On March 24 at about 9pm, Wellington County OPP officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 31.

Local farmers discuss global hunger, state of foreign aid assistance

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A group of local farmers gathered at the Barrie Hill United Church in Rockwood to discuss their efforts to end global hunger and the state of foreign aid assistance.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

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.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

Model tractor this year is Minneapolis Moline

DRAYTON – A model tractor is selected every year as part of the Drayton Farm Show, in an effort from the Drayton Kinsmen to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other initiatives supported by the Kinsmen. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

Minto’s U11 Mad Dogs win Western Ontario Hockey Association Championship

MINTO – Minto Minor Hockey’s U11 Mad Dogs won the Western Ontario Hockey Association White Division Championship on March 25.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

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. 

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police beat: Guitar, amp stolen

MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person responsible for a break-in and theft at a business here last week.

Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted here  earlier this week.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Kruchkywich acclaimed as NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Kevin Kruchkywich has been acclaimed as the NDP’s candidate for the 2025 federal election in the riding of Perth-Wellington.

Mackey acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate in Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – David Mackey was born in Port Perry and raised in Oshawa. 

See all Perth County area articles.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salaries were published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

See all Puslinch area articles.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025

TORONTO  – According to predictions made by HomeEquity Bank in partnership with Ipsos, Canadians 55 plus will “throw out the traditional retirement playbook” and embrace new financial, technological and familial norms, that will have a ripple effect across younger generations. 

See all Toronto area articles.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract

WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.  

Wellington North council paid total of $133,000 in 2024

KENILWORTH – The mayor and councillors in Wellington North were paid a total of $132,910 in 2024. 

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Keep it cool

While waiting for the shoe to drop on tariffs, we got thinking about people.

The big picture

The county’s speed camera pilot project is on track to become “a regular program”. That bit of news was announced by roads chair Gregg Davidson, the primary architect and driver behind the move to surveil and penalize speeders in Wellington County.

Thanks, Mrs. Jackson

This past week a legendary teacher, over a 50-year career, passed away.

Columnists

Tech talk

By Kelly Waterhouse

I never thought I would say this, but I’d like to thank U.S.  national security officials for proving that I am not, in fact, the most inept user of current technologies, though my TikTok account may suggest otherwise. 

Crisis loomed in Fergus over bridges in June 1879

By Stephen Thorning

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

Marmot

By Kelly Waterhouse

Spring has finally arrived, at least on the calendar, and with it a truth that I have long known but am now ready to formally declare:  I married a marmot. 

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