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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | Vol 57 Issue 45

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Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien

Federal government provides $1.74 million to continue youth employment program

Jessica Lovell October 23, 2024News

GUELPH – A local organization that provides employment supports and resources to people looking for work is getting a boost from the federal government to help marginalized youth.

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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.

Elora Rocks hosting theme night to raise money for Team Addy

ELORA – The next Elora Rocks home game will be a chance to support kids’ cancer research.

Cost of Centre Wellington operations centre climbs to $44 million

FERGUS – The new operations centre to be built in north Fergus is now estimated to ring in at $44 million, council heard on Nov. 5. That’s a steep climb from the original projection of $10 million in 2007 and a subsequent estimate of $27 million in 2021.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health concerned about youth gambling

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned that some youths in the region are developing problems with gambling. It’s occupying their mind space, affecting their relationships and, in some cases, is getting youth into debt.

Survey: youth recovering from COVID-19 isolation but there are still disturbing trends

GUELPH – The latest analysis of a youth well-being survey indicates the mental health of youth is improving since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. But youth are also displaying behaviour that’s concerning to public health officials.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Kitchener residents charged after collision involving stolen vehicle

ERIN – Wellington County OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road at around 10am on Nov. 12, and discovered two occupants of a stolen vehicle involved in the crash had fled into a nearby wooded area.

BlueTriton Brands closing; will sell Aberfoyle site

ABERFOYLE – BlueTriton Brands is closing in Ontario and expects to wind down operations by the end of January. That includes the water bottling site in Aberfoyle, which will go up for sale, a company spokesperson confirmed.

See all Erin area articles.

UGDSB to explore phasing out fossil fuels, create climate crisis action plan

GUELPH – Students are concerned about climate change – and it's important for them to see adults, including school board officials, making efforts to reduce emissions. That’s the message parents brought to the Upper Grand District School Board on Oct. 8.

Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip

GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

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.

Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs

NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Beaded poppy workshop with Indigenous artist Nov. 9, 10

GUELPH   – Naomi Smith, from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation in Neyaashiinimiing, is leading a two-day beaded poppy workshop on Nov. 9 and 10.

‘Giving Tuesday’ returns for its third year in support of the Hospice Wellington kitchen

GUELPH  – National Giving Tuesday is making a return this year on Dec. 3 in support of the Hospice Wellington Kitchen. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Illustrator reflects on ‘Flanders Fields’ book

EDEN MILLS  – Local artist Janet Wilson is reflecting on her time illustrating the 1995 book In Flanders Fields, the story of the poem by John McCrae.

Waterloo man dead after vehicle rollover in Ariss on Sunday night

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to Wellington Road 51, east of Wellington Road 86, on Nov. 3 at about 10:30pm.

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.

‘Reassuring level of interest’ in vacant council seat

MAPLETON – Township staff say efforts to fill a vacant council seat here are progressing well. 

Speeders of the Week

PUSLINCH – On Oct. 25 at about 11am, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Concession 1 here. Police say the officer observed a grey sedan that was travelling more than 40km/h over the posted 60km/h speed limit. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto proposes 6.5% tax levy increase in 2025 draft budget

MINTO – Town officials are proposing a 2025 budget that projects a 6.5 per cent tax levy increase. The draft operating budget is $6.8 million.

Palmerston Poppy Project doubles in size

PALMERSTON – What began as a small way to honour war veterans quickly turned into a community-wide project.

See all Minto area articles.

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).  

University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7

GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.

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.

BlueTriton Brands closing; will sell Aberfoyle site

ABERFOYLE – BlueTriton Brands is closing in Ontario and expects to wind down operations by the end of January. That includes the water bottling site in Aberfoyle, which will go up for sale, a company spokesperson confirmed.

‘I’m not guilty:’ Puslinch trainer faces 10-year ban after racehorse tests positive for performance enhancing drugs

PUSLINCH – Richard Moreau has been fined $40,000 and suspended from standardbred racing in Ontario for 10 years.

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.

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.

Wait is over: former Fergus resident receives Peace Tower flag after 16 years

KITCHENER – After a long 16-year wait, a Kitchener man has received one of the many Canadian flags to mark the skies above the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Lest we forget: Remembering but a few of Wellington County’s war dead

These men are among those who lived in Wellington County and died while serving in Canada's military. Top row, from left, Harry Saunders from Erin, Harold Downey from Drayton, John Aikens from Puslinch and Jack Stafford from Elora. Bottom row, from lef, Aubrey Woodham from Moorefield, Wes Harris from Rockwood, Vincent Hanson from Kenilworth and Thomas Bracey from Mount Forest.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Many people from across Wellington County have died while serving in the Canadian military. 

OPINION: Bergen op Zoom remembers sacrifices of Canadians

NETHERLANDS – Bergen op Zoom is a small city in the Netherlands, about 150km south of Amsterdam.  

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North decides to scrap dog licensing in 2025

KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township is doing away with dog licences.

Wellington North council eyes 3.5% tax rate increase in 2025 budget

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is hoping to shave at least one per cent off the 4.5% tax rate increase initially proposed during a Nov. 4 budget presentation.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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