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Thursday, January 9, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 02

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Canadian Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials

Newlywed curlers heading to Olympic trials in Nova Scotia next week

Robin George December 18, 2024News, Sports

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Christmas Eve, Riley Sandham and Brendan Craig will be boarding a plane and flying east for a shot at representing Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

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.

Fergus man dies after being hit by bus

GUELPH – A Fergus man is dead after he was hit by a city bus in downtown Guelph on Wednesday afternoon.

Village of Lights may be a go after all

ELORA – Not long after Kat Florence Canada pulled the plug on the Village of Lights campaign it had planned for downtown Elora this winter, it appears the event may take place after all.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24

GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to Florida and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.   

Viruses returning to historic levels: public health

GUELPH – After a lull during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, public health officials are reporting that viruses, including the flu and RSV, are returning to historic levels.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

East Wellington Community Services receives over $1,000 in food and cash donations

ERIN – More than $1,000 in food and cash donations were handed over to East Wellington Community Services following two festive events hosted by Erin United Church.

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.

County council debates merits of fronting costs for ambulance stations

GUELPH – Ambulance stations were a hot topic of discussion at a special council meeting on Jan. 6 to present the county’s draft 2025 budget and 10-year plan.

UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24

GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to Florida and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.   

See all Guelph area articles.

Nathaniel Schofield’s death still under SIU investigation

ROCKWOOD – It’s been six months since Arthur resident Nathaniel Schofield died in police custody, but still little is known about what happened.

No exemption for farmers in Guelph/Eramosa site alteration bylaw

BRUCEDALE – Farms in Guelph/Eramosa Township will no longer be exempt from a bylaw regulating the movement of fill.

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.

Carl Hall, Mapleton’s first mayor, remembered as ‘a complete gentleman’

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Township’s first mayor, Carl Hall, died on Dec. 31 at age 87.

Mapleton couple pledges $250,000 to Palmerston hospital’s MRI campaign

MAPLETON – A small but enthusiastic group of Palmerston and District Hospital MRI+ Campaign committee members joined Larry and Debbie Schill on Jan. 4 at their farm outside of Drayton to announce a $250,000 pledge over five years to the campaign.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto joins nationwide ‘Coldest Night’ fundraiser

HARRISTON – On Feb. 22 communities across Canada will participate in the “Coldest Night of the Year” (CNOY) to raise funds for local charities. 

Theatre guild announces auditions

HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is getting set to cast its spring production, the murder-mystery comedy Death among the Delphiniums by Canadian author Camille Atebe.

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.

Smiling faces at Fire and Ice pre-New Year’s celebration

PALMERSTON – Hundreds of people flocked to the Palmerston Community Centre on the evening of Dec. 29 for the eighth annual Fire and Ice event.

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 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.

Speeder of the Week

PUSLINCH – On Dec. 28 at about 11:15am, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 6 South in Puslinch Township.

Police beat: Mapleton man charged with assault with a weapon

PALMERSTON – A Mapleton man was charged with assault following a recent incident at a local park.

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.

UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24

GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to Florida and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.   

Provincial relief for OPP costs has small impact on county budget

GUELPH – The county is projecting a tax increase of 3.9 per cent this year despite an announcement from the province of financial relief for municipalities to offset the cost of OPP contracts.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Nathaniel Schofield’s death still under SIU investigation

ROCKWOOD – It’s been six months since Arthur resident Nathaniel Schofield died in police custody, but still little is known about what happened.

‘Turn On Your Lights’ winner announced

MOUNT FOREST – Charles Cusieri’s home at 270 Fergus St. in Mount Forest, seen here, was the first-place winner in the residential category of the annual “Turn On Your Lights” holiday decorating competition, sponsored by Royal LePage RCR Realty.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Politics of infrastructure

There was a time not long ago that logic factored into decisions surrounding infrastructure.

The time is now

By all accounts 2025 will be a year of significant change.

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.

Columnists

Art

By Kelly Waterhouse

I was only trying to help; I just happened to marry a man who does not want my help at the times when I genuinely feel I would be most helpful to him. That’s what makes our life together so much fun. Ask him, he’ll tell you. 

Entrepreneurs tried to make lignite a Luther industry

By Stephen Thorning

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

2025

By Kelly Waterhouse

Here we are again: a new year upon us and an uncertain world to navigate. 

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