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Saturday, December 21, 2024 | Vol 57 Issue 51

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Thorning Revisited

Fire destroyed Ignatius College near Guelph in 1954

Stephen Thorning September 6, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Wellington’s centennial ended with Guelph ceremony

Stephen Thorning August 28, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Fergus hosted county centennial celebration in July of 1954

Stephen Thorning August 22, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Army worms attacked Wellington County in 1954

Stephen Thorning August 14, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1878, 1903

Stephen Thorning August 7, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Civic Holiday in 1870s had community purpose

Stephen Thorning July 31, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Christian Kloepfer dominated Guelph business sector

Stephen Thorning July 24, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Christian Kloepfer a forgotten Guelph businessman

Stephen Thorning July 17, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

A nasty letter from an ‘important man’ in 1844

Stephen Thorning July 9, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Summer of 1954 a lively one for north Wellington

Stephen Thorning July 3, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Thieves hit Russell and Steele stores twice in six months

Stephen Thorning June 26, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

One of the consequences of the widespread popularity of motor cars and improved roads in the 1920s was the appearance of a new type of criminal: the thief who used a getaway car.

Chief Justice Sir Lyman Duff was Fergus native

Stephen Thorning June 12, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

News from the Mapleton area in 1903 and 1928

Stephen Thorning June 5, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Eramosa Twp. train wreck claimed three lives in 1907

Stephen Thorning May 28, 2024Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

More railway mishaps on Guelph-Rockwood line

Stephen Thorning May 23, 2024Thorning Revisited

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

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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.

Local United Way campaign calls for community support

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting from zero and working their way up, United Way looks to raise millions of dollars each year to support community partners.

Short-term rental bylaw expected to return to council in new year

CENTRE WELLINGTON – There was plenty of discussion on the topic of establishing a bylaw to regulate short-term rentals (STR) in the township at the Dec. 16 council meeting, but little discussion about the content of such a bylaw.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Local United Way campaign calls for community support

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting from zero and working their way up, United Way looks to raise millions of dollars each year to support community partners.

Report: it costs $315 per week to feed family of four

GUELPH – The average family of four can eat a nutritious diet for $315 per week, according to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health monitoring of food affordability report that was presented to the board of health on Dec. 4.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Drinking and driving

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Dec. 9 at about 10:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 124.

Erin council approves water rate increase, new interim wastewater fee

ERIN – Town council has approved a 3% increase in Erin’s water rate, as well as a new interim wastewater fee of $83 per month for Erin Glen residents.

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.

The Sound of Music coming to Hanover

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) will open its production of the Sound of Music on Nov. 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.

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.

See all Grey County area articles.

Local United Way campaign calls for community support

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting from zero and working their way up, United Way looks to raise millions of dollars each year to support community partners.

Province passes motion to support school partnerships with police

GUELPH – Officials at local school boards say no significant changes are coming to their police partnerships. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Proposed Ariss housing development raises privacy concerns for existing residents

BRUCEDALE – Residents of Ariss Glen Drive are concerned about the loss of privacy that may result from a proposed residential development behind their homes.

‘Throw the community a bone’: Rockwood residents ask for lower tax rate increase

BRUCEDALE – While only a few members of the public spoke at a special council meeting to gather feedback on Guelph/Eramosa Township’s proposed 2025 budget, it seemed clear that residents think that a tax rate increase of more than 3.5 per cent is too high.

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.

Homeowners propose retail store, livestock in Drayton

DRAYTON –  A new retail space and small hobby farm may be coming to the outskirts of Drayton. 

Mapleton considers significant changes to land use permit system

MAPLETON – Council here is considering making big changes to its land use control system.  Permits are currently approved through a committee of adjustment, but council is considering scrapping this committee and instead moving to a community planning permit (CPP) system. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto council approves $16-million budget, 6.5% tax levy increase

MINTO – During its last meeting of the year on Dec. 17, Minto council unanimously approved the town’s 2025 budget.

Anderson family tackles Christmas isolation with annual community dinner

MINTO – For the last nine years on Dec. 25 deputy mayor Jean Anderson and the Minto community have come together to turn an isolating day into a moment of togetherness. 

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.

Police beat: Man charged with assault after incident at Elora arena

ELORA – A Stratford man has been charged with assault following an incident at the arena here last week. 

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.

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.

Puslinch growth target is 600 new homes by 2051

PUSLINCH – Wellington County has determined that Puslinch needs 600 more homes to meet its housing obligations to 2051.

Police beat: Stolen vehicle

MORRISTON – Police are offering tips to avoid vehicle theft after a pickup truck was stolen from a Highway 401 car park here last week.

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.

Drayton Entertainment’s incoming artistic director works to remove barriers

DRAYTON – David Connolly is set to become Drayton Entertainment’s second artistic director. 

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.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Province passes motion to support school partnerships with police

GUELPH – Officials at local school boards say no significant changes are coming to their police partnerships. 

Police beat: Man charged with assault after incident at Elora arena

ELORA – A Stratford man has been charged with assault following an incident at the arena here last week. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council approves budget, 3.27% tax rate increase

KENILWORTH – Wellington North has passed its 2025 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.27 per cent.

Conn church’s nativity display featured 576 Christmas story scenes

CONN – Knox Conn Presbyterian Church opened its doors from Dec. 6 to 8 to share its 8th annual Nativity Display.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Kindness makes Christmas

This is a Christmas story, and not just because it includes Santa, but because at its heart it’s about one simple gift: kindness.

Merry Christmas

The world would be better off with a few more Charlies.

Enough already

Friday morning at the county administration centre, a new warden and committee chairs were elected by their peers. It is an occasion we try not to miss. 

Columnists

Snow pants

By Kelly Waterhouse

Dear Santa, I think we need to talk about what happened last Christmas. As you know, there was no Toyota 4Runner in my driveway on Christmas morning. I thought we had an understanding? 

Open Mind: ‘Tis the season to be jolly?

By Kaitlin Cantrell

Everything about being out in the world this time of year screams, “Be merry, be jolly.” 

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1928, 1953

By Stephen Thorning

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

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