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Friday, January 3, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 01

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Pat Farrell

Christmas donations for Caressant Care Retirement Home

Submitted December 11, 2024News

FERGUS – Pat Farrell, second from right, and the Giant Tiger team in Fergus have sprinkled a little extra Christmas cheer by donating items to gift to residents at the Caressant Care Retirement Home.

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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.

GoFundMe campaign for Nic Law, who died in Dec. 31 crash, surpasses $25,000

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local family is devastated after learning their son, Nicholas Law, 18, died in a car crash near Elora on New Year's Eve.

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 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.

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.

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. 

Staff absences significantly impact UGDSB budget: Sovran

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is “experiencing tremendous financial pressures.” 

See all Guelph area articles.

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.

Stinson’s new picture book strikes a chord with adults

ROCKWOOD – It was a labour of love that produced Kathy Stinson’s latest picture book, The Rock and the Butterfly, and if it’s bringing comfort to others, so much the better.

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. 

Alma residents greeted Santa Claus a few days early

ALMA – There were tractors, trucks, horses, ponies, and Grinches galore at the Alma Santa Claus parade on Dec. 22.

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. 

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 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.

Drinking and driving

GUELPH – Two Guelph men were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph the weekend before Christmas, including one stopped at a RIDE spot check.

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.

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.

Drinking and driving

GUELPH – Two Guelph men were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph the weekend before Christmas, including one stopped at a RIDE spot check.

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.

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.

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.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest Legion pledges $2,500 towards new pool

MOUNT FOREST – The Fred Campbell VC Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 has pledged to donate $2,500 over the next five years toward a new outdoor pool for Mount Forest.

Ken Thompson becomes a lifetime member

Wellington North – Mount Forest Legion past president Ken Thompson, left, is officially a lifetime member. The honour was presented recently by current Mount Forest Branch 134 president George Gerrard, right.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

Columnists

2025

By Kelly Waterhouse

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

Religious revivalists have visited Wellington County

By Stephen Thorning

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

Reflections

By Laurie Langdon

As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. (Zech. 9:11)

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