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Thursday, December 19, 2024 | Vol 57 Issue 50

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Centre Wellington

Mohawks girls lacrosse team captures silver in first “˜A”™ division tournament

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

The Center Wellington Mohawks Bantam girls lacrosse team stepped up in a big way last weekend,…

Former wrestler has Pan Am past

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

He may not be competing anymore but Doug Cox, a long-time resident of Fergus, is passing on his…

Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament - The Centre Wellington Mohawks Novice lacrosse team took on…

Mountain bike relay

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Mountain bike relay - Father and son Mark and Ethan Sittlington of Elora had a successful weekend…

Chamber golf tournament

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Chamber golf tournament - Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce held its 17th annual golf…

The Elora Festival Starlight Series returns

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Elora Festival Starlight Series is back. Featuring the best in jazz, blues and roots music, the…

Dance recital on Grand stage

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Stage Presence School of Dance presented its first dance recital on June 13 at the Fergus Grand…

Summer Arts/ Drama Day Camp at the Fergus Grand Theatre in 2015

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Take 2 Drama will be offering two weeks of summer arts/drama day camp at the Fergus Grand Theatre…

Family-friendly fun at the Elora Festival

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The Elora Festival has something for everyone: the worlds best professionally-trained musicians…

Summer pleasures series in ninth season

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Every Wednesday during the months of July and August will be busy at the Wellington County Museum…

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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.

Centre Wellington holds ‘Most Generous City’ title for second year

CENTRE WELLINGTON –  CanadaHelps, the country’s largest online platform for donating and fundraising, has named Centre Wellington as Canada’s most generous city among Canada’s top 200 most populated cities in the country, based on donations made using CanadaHelps.

Charities feeling effect of postal strike urge donors to make in-person donations

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local charities are feeling the effects of the recently paused Canada Post strike and are scrambling to adjust.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

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.

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 Dufferin County area articles.

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.

Hillsburgh community gains new pharmacy; grand opening Dec. 14

HILLSBURGH – After roughly 30 years, residents in Hillsburgh now have their own pharmacy close to home. 

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.

Restaurants raise $20,000 for United Way during inaugural NovemBurger campaign

GUELPH – November is over and along with it, a savoury fundraising campaign that brought in more than $20,000 for the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.

Hospice Wellington seeks donations to annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington kicked off its 2024 Tree of Remembrance fundraiser at the Stone Road mall in Guelph on Dec. 2. 

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.

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. 

Moorefield welcomes Santa Claus to town with annual parade

MOOREFIELD – Snowy weather created a magical scene in Moorefield on Dec. 7 as the community welcomed Santa to its annual parade. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Police investigating arson at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park

PALMERSTON – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking help from the public after a suspicious fire was reported in Palmerston over the weekend.

Council awards $156,000 tender for drain works

MINTO – Council here approved a bid of $156,000 for the construction of municipal drain 120. 

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.

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.

Federal government calls ‘timeout’ on postal strike

OTTAWA – The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ordered postal employees to return to work after federal Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon asked the board to intervene.

Co-operators, The Grove offer ‘Open the Door’ holiday campaign

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the month of December, Co-operators will be matching donations to The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs as part of the “Open the Door” campaign.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Crowds gather to see horses bring Santa Claus to Holstein

HOLSTEIN – Ponies, horses, and a few other animals were among the attractions as Holstein’s non-motorized Santa Claus parade returned for its 31st year on Dec. 14.

Mount Forest Curling Club to host provincial championship

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club is getting set to host the U18 Men's and Women's 2025 Provincial Curling Championship from Jan. 8 to 12, 2025, and volunteers are needed to make the event a success.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

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. 

More than two sides

Listening to Canada Post management and the union, one could fall into the trap thinking this strike is just another labour dispute. It is far more than that.

We have so much

Loading the last bag of groceries into the truck destined for the food bank a friend mumbled, “We have so much.” 

Columnists

Fat chance

By Kelly Waterhouse

There is a quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: “If you don’t ask, you don’t get it.” I’m not sure that was Gandhi’s exact wording, and I’m not sure he would appreciate my use of the phrase, but I thought I’d test this theory out with my spouse this Christmas. 

Reflections

By Dave Tiessen

Sometimes when I’m out and about and encounter a parent/parents with a newborn baby I “ooh” and “aah” about the beautiful child – what newborn isn’t the cutest baby in Canada? – then I ask if its their first one and how it’s going, and whether they are getting any sleep, etc.

Misleading 1894 personal ad costly for Elora man

By Stephen Thorning

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

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