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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 48

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Top Stories

  • Mount Forest man avoids prison following deadly Highway 6 crash
  • Graffiti spree through Fergus causes frustration for businesses, residents
  • Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
  • County library system receives $250,000 bequest

Mapleton budget approved with tax rate hike of 3.5%

MAPLETON – Township council has adopted a three-year operating budget that includes a 2024 levy increase of 4.27 per cent.

News, Police

OPP: removal of stop signs ‘puts lives at risk’

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are investigating the recent removal of five stop signs along Sideroad 20 in former West Garafraxa Township.

News

County draft budget projects 2024 tax levy increase at 4.8%

GUELPH – Wellington County’s tax levy for 2024 would increase by 4.8 per cent under latest budget proposal before county council.

News

Graffiti spree through Fergus causes frustration for businesses, residents

FERGUS – Wellington OPP have identified six youths allegedly responsible for a spree of graffiti in Fergus over the weekend of Nov. 24 to 26 and are looking for more suspects.

News

Google, federal government arrive at $100-million funding agreement for news publishers

OTTAWA – Google and the federal government have reached an agreement for an annual contribution of $100 million to compensate Canadian news media companies.

Puslinch Community Centre rental rates going up for non-residents

PUSLINCH – Plagued by parties that exceed capacity and renters who don’t respect the venue, Puslinch councillors hoped the solution to problems with rentals at the Puslinch Community Centre might be found in the 2024 user fees and charges bylaw.

County library system receives $250,000 bequest

GUELPH – Wellington County’s library system will benefit from a posthumous donation of more than a quarter-million dollars.

UGDSB working towards site plan approval for new schools in Fergus, Guelph

FERGUS – A public elementary school for about 300 pupils located at Kirvan Street and Elliot Avenue East is slated to open in September 2025.

Puslinch residents receive 2023 Luella Logan award, scholarship

GUELPH – A former Puslinch council member and a current political science student from the township were recognized with an award and a scholarship named for female pioneer in local government.

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Letters to the Editor

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  • Children need love
  • ‘Prioritize what’s right’
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OPP: removal of stop signs ‘puts lives at risk’

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are investigating the recent removal of five stop signs along Sideroad 20 in former West Garafraxa Township.

UGDSB working towards site plan approval for new schools in Fergus, Guelph

FERGUS – A public elementary school for about 300 pupils located at Kirvan Street and Elliot Avenue East is slated to open in September 2025.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.

Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding

GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

Lions Club hosts annual Santa Claus Parade

ERIN - The Erin Lions Club hosted the annual Erin Santa Claus parade last Saturday with the them of “A Storybook Christmas.”

See all Erin area articles.

Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.

Melissa Karpenko crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

GRAND VALLEY – Melissa Karpenko joined the "Ontario Queen of the Furrow Club" when she was crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow at the Celebration of Excellence at the Orangeville Fair Grounds.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

HCP to stage Matilda

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage  Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.

See all Grey County area articles.

UGDSB working towards site plan approval for new schools in Fergus, Guelph

FERGUS – A public elementary school for about 300 pupils located at Kirvan Street and Elliot Avenue East is slated to open in September 2025.

Mount Forest man avoids prison following deadly Highway 6 crash

GUELPH – A Mount Forest man charged with driving offences that resulted in the February death of Sharmila Jeyaruban has been handed a fine and a two-year driving prohibition following a joint Crown-defence sentencing recommendation.

See all Guelph area articles.

‘Bio nets’ make real Christmas trees really sustainable

PUSLINCH – What could be more environmentally sustainable than getting a real Christmas tree as opposed to an artificial one?  Getting a real tree that’s wrapped in biodegradable netting and not the usual plastic netting, Alison McCrindle says.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

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.

Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics

HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final. 

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton budget approved with tax rate hike of 3.5%

MAPLETON – Township council has adopted a three-year operating budget that includes a 2024 levy increase of 4.27 per cent.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

Minto Fire hosts Santa Claus Parade in downtown Clifford

CLIFFORD – The Clifford Santa Claus Parade was hosted by Minto Fire on the evening of Nov. 25.

See all Minto area articles.

Second annual witches walk raises funds for women’s shelter

ORANGEVILLE – Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association⁣ hosted the second annual witches walk on the evening of Oct. 27.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

Blessings to You Centre Supports Junior Broomball

PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre is committed to “giving back” to worthwhile endeavours in the community.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Puslinch Community Centre rental rates going up for non-residents

PUSLINCH – Plagued by parties that exceed capacity and renters who don’t respect the venue, Puslinch councillors hoped the solution to problems with rentals at the Puslinch Community Centre might be found in the 2024 user fees and charges bylaw.

Puslinch residents receive 2023 Luella Logan award, scholarship

GUELPH – A former Puslinch council member and a current political science student from the township were recognized with an award and a scholarship named for female pioneer in local government.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.

Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital

TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.

See all Toronto area articles.

OPP: removal of stop signs ‘puts lives at risk’

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are investigating the recent removal of five stop signs along Sideroad 20 in former West Garafraxa Township.

County library system receives $250,000 bequest

GUELPH – Wellington County’s library system will benefit from a posthumous donation of more than a quarter-million dollars.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest man avoids prison following deadly Highway 6 crash

GUELPH – A Mount Forest man charged with driving offences that resulted in the February death of Sharmila Jeyaruban has been handed a fine and a two-year driving prohibition following a joint Crown-defence sentencing recommendation.

Keira Healey wins gold with Ontario Red at nationals in Dawson Creek, BC

ARTHUR  – Keira Healey from Arthur played with Team Ontario Red and won gold in the Canadian Junior Hockey Nationals in early November.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Time for ‘the talk’

Having “the talk” with kids does not need to be embarrassing, but it can be a little uncomfortable.

Talk less, listen more

In recent weeks we have been thinking about the past – more specifically, people and their impact on us. 

A Simple Fix

A few Wellington Advertiser employees were a bit perturbed to hear several Police Services Board (PSB) members denigrate this newspaper – or at least its reach and following – at last week’s PSB meeting.

Columnists

Mixed Nuts

By Kelly Waterhouse

There are two things I will experience every Christmas season without fail: mixed nuts and mixed emotions.

Four men changed their plea in 1921 attack on jailor

By Stephen Thorning

Guelph police and the jail officials took no chances when they had Frenchie Bedard back in their custody. 

Reflections

By Submitted

Canada and the Commonwealth have a new king, Charles the third. All the laws of the land are made when he signs the legislation into law. The laws are named with his name and enacted with his authority. 

Arts & Entertainment

  • Fiddler Shane Cook to fiddle at Fergus Grand Theatre

  • Fresh Perspectives photo exhibition opens at Guelph City Hall

  • Agit Pop comes to Fergus Grand Theatre

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Business

  • Elora is getting all lit up for Christmas

  • Aypa Power hopes to build battery energy storage facility in south Fergus

  • Pharmasave Trailside Pharmacy celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony

See all Business articles »

Police

  • OPP: removal of stop signs ‘puts lives at risk’

  • Officer punched, man arrested

  • Guelph man facing child pornography charges

See all Police articles »

Rural

  • WFA raising concerns about battery energy storage facilities proposed for rural land

  • Arthur workshop will focus on mental health, well-being for agricultural workers

  • Irish Creek Stables well on road to recovery after equine herpesvirus outbreak

See all Rural articles »

Sports

  • Keira Healey wins gold with Ontario Red at nationals in Dawson Creek, BC

  • The Bears give Fergus something to cheer about

  • International Shuffleboard Association inducts Norm Lindsay to Hall of Fame

See all Sports articles »

Opinions

  • Mixed Nuts

  • Cartoon 11/30/23

  • Time for ‘the talk’

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