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Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 13

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Reroot Organic Farm

Minto council briefs: grants, construction, renovation

Georgia York May 28, 2024Community News

Disability organization PALMERSTON – The owner of Building Bridges Adult Day Program is receiving…

Spring Rural Romp welcomed visitors to farms and rural businesses

Patrick Raftis June 1, 2022News

Wagon rides – Horse-drawn wagon rides were among the attractions at Reroot Organic Farm in Minto…

Winter Solstice at the Farm event brought community to Reroot Organic Farm

Paige Peacock December 22, 2021Community News

Winter solstice – The Reroot Organic Farm in Minto hosted its second annual Winter Solstice at…

Reroot Organic Farm to host Winter Solstice event

Submitted December 16, 2021Community News, Rural

MINTO - Reroot Organic Farm  is hosting Winter Solstice at the farm on Dec. 19.

Owl’s Nest Holistic Alternative School provides unique educational experience

Patrick Raftis August 20, 2020COVID-19, News

MINTO – As students across the county, the province and the nation get set to return to…

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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.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Elora waste facility temporarily closing April 5 for upgrades

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Elora waste facility will temporarily close from April 5 until December for the construction of a $2.89-million county project. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Guidelines for safe alcohol consumption have changed

GUELPH – There’s new guidance about alcohol consumption and how it affects health – and a recent public health survey suggests many people aren’t aware of the risks. 

Public health urges people to get measles vaccine; virus circulating in region

GUELPH – Measles has become rare in Ontario since a vaccine was developed in 1970 – until recently that is. Now there are cases in Ontario – one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – and that’s cause for concern, the region's medical officer of health told the board of health on March 5.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Town of Erin seeks input on new park, recreation survey

ERIN – The Town of Erin is inviting residents to participate in the 2025 Recreation Community Survey, available now at erinengaged.erin.ca.

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.

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

Police beat: Arthur man charged in recent prowling incident

WELLINGTON NORTH –  An Arthur man has been charged after several residents reported a prowler here last weekend.

See all Grey County area articles.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

Protestors call for immediate arms embargo between Canada, Israel

GUELPH – After a shaky ceasefire, Israel resumed air strikes on Gaza in the early hours of March 18, killing close to 800 within a week.

See all Guelph area articles.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

OPINION: Prioritizing pet health over politics

ROCKWOOD – Buying Canadian has never been more top-of-mind. Many of us are being more selective at the grocery store for our own food and pet owners are understandably wanting to do the same when feeding their dogs and cats. If only it were that simple.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

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.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Mapleton council pay, expenses up 13.5%

MAPLETON – The cost of remuneration for Mapleton council members totalled $164,099 in 2024. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Human Rights Tribunal dismisses discrimination complaint against county

GUELPH – The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint from a woman who claimed COVID-19 masking requirements at the Palmerston library in 2020 discriminated against her deaf child.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

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. 

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police beat: Guitar, amp stolen

MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person responsible for a break-in and theft at a business here last week.

Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted here  earlier this week.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Kruchkywich acclaimed as NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Kevin Kruchkywich has been acclaimed as the NDP’s candidate for the 2025 federal election in the riding of Perth-Wellington.

Mackey acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate in Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – David Mackey was born in Port Perry and raised in Oshawa. 

See all Perth County area articles.

Puslinch Township ramping up for AMPS ticket system

PUSLINCH – ­Councillors here have learned it’s complicated to switch from the provincial offences system to an administrative monetary penalty system, but they remain convinced the effort will be worth the savings in both time and money. 

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

See all Puslinch area articles.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025

TORONTO  – According to predictions made by HomeEquity Bank in partnership with Ipsos, Canadians 55 plus will “throw out the traditional retirement playbook” and embrace new financial, technological and familial norms, that will have a ripple effect across younger generations. 

See all Toronto area articles.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Human Rights Tribunal dismisses discrimination complaint against county

GUELPH – The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint from a woman who claimed COVID-19 masking requirements at the Palmerston library in 2020 discriminated against her deaf child.

See all Wellington County area articles.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

Mount Forest Lions Club donates bowl-a-thon proceeds to BBBSWN

MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presenting a cheque to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids Sake executive director Marianne Christie and fundraising coordinator Teri Dykeman.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

The big picture

The county’s speed camera pilot project is on track to become “a regular program”. That bit of news was announced by roads chair Gregg Davidson, the primary architect and driver behind the move to surveil and penalize speeders in Wellington County.

Thanks, Mrs. Jackson

This past week a legendary teacher, over a 50-year career, passed away.

Geese are back

Along with Canada geese, snowbirds are returning.

Columnists

Marmot

By Kelly Waterhouse

Spring has finally arrived, at least on the calendar, and with it a truth that I have long known but am now ready to formally declare:  I married a marmot. 

Fergus battled county council over two downtown bridges

By Stephen Thorning

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

Reflections

By Laurie Langdon

No Hold on Me: Part Two Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the…

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