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Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Vol 57 Issue 52

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Wellington North

Arthur Lions host annual duck race

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Just ducky - LEFT: Madeleine Burke of Fergus says hello to mascot "Ducky" at the annual Arthur…

Cenotaph flowers crushed

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

With 2017 marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of…

Wellington North Farmers”™ Market opens on May 26

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

This year the Wellington North Farmers' Market market will run on Friday afternoons from 3 to…

Special thanks

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Louise Marshall Hospital auxiliary in Mount Forest is celebrating 95 years of volunteer service…

Plant sale

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The Arthur and District Horticultural Society held a successful plant sale as part of the…

Big donation

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Arthur 2nd Look made another big donation to communities groups on May 5, totalling…

Wellington hosts Winter Wipeout tournament

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Wellington Roller Derby hosted its fifth annual Winter Wipeout tournament May 6 at two venues in…

Busy show

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Laura Machan of Mount Forest stands with her Keep Collective jewelry and accessories collection at…

Lawn Bowling

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Jillian Leigh of Mount Forest tries her hand at lawn bowling under the direction of Brenda…

Damascus 4-H Cookie Club

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Cookies - The Damascus 4-H Cookie Club hosted a successful a 4-H Fundraiser barbecue at Jolley's…

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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.

Wellington County’s first baby of 2025 born to Fergus couple at Groves hospital

FERGUS – Maeve Barry Roberts, weighing in at seven pounds, 12 ounces, is the first baby born in 2025 in Wellington County.

OPP investigating crash that claimed life of Centre Wellington teen

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local teen is dead following a two-vehicle crash north of Inverhaugh on Tuesday morning.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Medical officer of health reflects on COVID-19 pandemic five years after it began

GUELPH – Just before Christmas in 2019, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, was briefed about a new virus that was spreading in China. Mercer reflected on the past five years as WDGPH fought COVID-19.

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.

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.

Medical officer of health reflects on COVID-19 pandemic five years after it began

GUELPH – Just before Christmas in 2019, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, was briefed about a new virus that was spreading in China. Mercer reflected on the past five years as WDGPH fought COVID-19.

Catholic school board discretionary spending totals $51,000

GUELPH – While school boards across Ontario are facing tough questions about significant travel expenses, the local Catholic school board is open about its discretionary spending, posting expenses publicly on its website. 

See all Guelph area articles.

‘I love this kind of crazy’: Rockwood woman trains for third straight Canadian Ski Marathon

ROCKWOOD – Rockwood resident Jenn Banfield is training for the Canadian Ski Marathon, North America’s oldest cross-country ski event, taking place on Feb. 8 and 9 in the Montebello, Quebec area.

Drinking and driving

ROCKWOOD – On Dec. 17 at about 11:45pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Jackson Street in Rockwood. A 17-year-old from Georgetown was charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs, driving with more than 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system and

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 council approves benefit plan for councillors

MAPLETON – The township here is adopting a group benefit package for members of council. 

Dozens of cows perish in Sunday morning barn fire near Drayton

MAPLETON – Firefighters were called to the blaze, near the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 17 in Mapleton Township, just before 9am on Dec. 29. No one was injured but about 40 cows died in the fire.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Firefighter, paramedic Dean Wick remembered as ‘extraordinary leader’

CLIFFORD – Local firefighters lined up on Dec. 28 to march into the Clifford arena for a memorial service for long-time local firefighter and paramedic Dean Wick. 

Residents raise concerns about proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale

MINTO – A draft plan for a proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale was presented to council during a Dec. 17 public meeting. 

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 site alteration bylaw doing its job: staff

ABERFOYLE – Almost a year after passing a site alteration bylaw, Puslinch council heard from staff that the bylaw is serving the community well and there should be no changes.

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.

See all Puslinch area articles.

OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders

TORONTO – Five young people pursuing careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). 

RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships

TORONTO – According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.

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.

Medical officer of health reflects on COVID-19 pandemic five years after it began

GUELPH – Just before Christmas in 2019, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, was briefed about a new virus that was spreading in China. Mercer reflected on the past five years as WDGPH fought COVID-19.

Wellington County’s first baby of 2025 born to Fergus couple at Groves hospital

FERGUS – Maeve Barry Roberts, weighing in at seven pounds, 12 ounces, is the first baby born in 2025 in Wellington County.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Senior Citizen Hall to be renamed Arthur Optimist Town Hall

KENILWORTH – The Senior Citizen Hall in Arthur officially has a new name. On Dec. 16, Wellington North council approved a request from the Arthur Optimist Club to rename the facility the “Arthur Optimist Town Hall,” reflecting a 15-year lease agreement that names the club as manager of the building.

Township signs agreement for trail use, maintenance with snowmobile club

KENILWORTH – Wellington North has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local snowmobile club to allow the club to use a piece of township-owned land for a snowmobile trail.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Big challenges ahead

Even with all the turmoil in Ottawa and ruminations from the U.S. president-elect about tariffs and adding Canada as the 51st state, we are lucky to be Canadians.

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.

Columnists

Celebrating a late 19th century Christmas

By Stephen Thorning

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

Cookies

By Kelly Waterhouse

This Christmas, the gift that I’m most grateful for was not one wrapped and placed under the tree. Things didn’t make this holiday special for me; friends did. Kindness and inclusion are the acts that I will remember.

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? 

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