• Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Contests
  • Digital Publications
  • Become a Carrier

Your browser is not supported

Your browser is too old. To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox.

×
Login
  • Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
    • Contests
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Become a Carrier
Community News
Wellington Advertiser Logo
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Contribute
  • Sections
  • Search
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Contribute
  • Login
 
Wellington Advertiser Logo

Friday, February 3, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

Community News
  • Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
    • Contests
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Become a Carrier
  • Wellington Advertiser Logo
  • Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
    • Contests
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Become a Carrier

Chris Daponte

Editor

MRI machine coming to Palmerston and District Hospital

Chris Daponte December 15, 2022News

PALMERSTON – A new MRI machine is coming to Palmerston and District Hospital, which officials say will help reduce wait times, eliminate the need to travel for the service and alleviate pressure on other hospitals.

SIU investigating OPP call near Kenilworth involving man’s death

Chris Daponte December 2, 2022Community News, News, Police

WELLINGTON NORTH – The province's Special Investigations Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man here last weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officers responded to "a disturbance" call at a property on Conc. 7, near Kenilworth.

COVID-19 assessment centre in Fergus permanently closed

Chris Daponte December 1, 2022COVID-19, News

FERGUS – The COVID-19 assessment centre in the old Groves hospital in Fergus is now permanently closed. The centre, which opened in August of 2020, was shut down on Dec. 1.

Community mourns loss of John Walsh – ‘a friend to everybody’

Chris Daponte November 28, 2022Community News, News

ARTHUR – One of Arthur's most well known citizens, a man who dedicated much of his life to his family, community and country, has died. Historian and retired pharmacist John Walsh passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 96.

Do what you can, wear a mask

Chris Daponte November 16, 2022Editorials

Have we learned nothing over the past two and a half years?

Guelph/Eramosa voters opt for status quo

Chris Daponte October 24, 2022News

BRUCEDALE – All five members of the current Guelph/Eramosa council are returning for the 2022-26 term.

Sexual assault charges against Fergus man withdrawn

Chris Daponte October 20, 2022News, Police

FERGUS – Four sexual assault charges levied against a Fergus man more than two years ago have now been withdrawn.

Elora man facing numerous charges in shooting at Fergus home in February

Chris Daponte August 19, 2022News, Police

FERGUS – An Elora man faces 11 charges stemming from a shooting six months ago, when bullets ripped into a Fergus home in the middle of the night.

Local COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations have doubled in last few weeks

Chris Daponte July 13, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have more than doubled over the last few weeks as the province enters the seventh wave of the pandemic.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up in WDGPH region

Chris Daponte June 29, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 118 confirmed active cases in the region as of June 29, up 26% from 94 one week ago and 34% from 88 two weeks ago. Prior to that, cases had been steadily declining since late April.

Controlling the narrative

Chris Daponte June 22, 2022Editorials

Readers may notice that going forward, page 6, generally reserved for police news, contains far fewer names of people charged by the Wellington County OPP.

Local hospitals extending mask mandate

Chris Daponte June 8, 2022Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – While the province's mask mandate for hospitals ends this weekend, local hospitals will still require face coverings for everyone entering the buildings.

‘Investigation ongoing,’ no charges laid in connection with shots fired at home

Chris Daponte June 2, 2022News, Police

FERGUS – Four months after bullets ripped into a home here in the middle of the night, no charges have been laid by police and OPP officials are saying little about the incident.

REVIEW: Rock n Roll Is Here to Stay a rip-roaring good time

Chris Daponte May 4, 2022Arts & Entertainment

ORANGEVILLE – Two years ago, just weeks before the world was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, this reviewer wrote that Theatre Orangeville was two-for-two in staging successful concert-type musical reviews by Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind Band.

Driver of SUV dead following collision with school bus

Chris Daponte April 14, 2022News, Police

MAPLETON – An Elora man is dead following a crash involving a partially full school bus and an SUV on April 13 at the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 21 near Alma.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 32
  • »

Select Your Region

Township puts termite eradication program on hold

ELORA – The township has put termites on hold for now. A report on the matter was to be presented at the Jan. 30 council meeting, but Mayor Shawn Watters announced new information had been received by staff, and asked to take it off the agenda.

Elora Public School principal becomes manager of Centre Wellington Food Bank

FERGUS – Curt McQueen had both a rousing send-off and a momentous welcome on Jan. 30 as he retired as principal of Elora Public School and started a new job as manager of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Impasse over snowmobilers’ use of Elora Cataract Trailway could be nearing its end

ERIN – Three years after the Hillsburgh Snow Roamers were forced off a 14km stretch of the Elora Cataract Trailway owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority, the club is calling on town council to advocate for its return.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Erin area articles.

The Grand Valley Lions Polar Bear Dip raises $5,337 for Grand Valley Food Bank

Chilly dip – Fourty-eight people took a chilly dip to start off the new year. The Grand Valley…

Local author attains top sales status on Amazon with interactive book

GRAND VALLEY –  Prominence Publishing’s recent release, Restore Your Life: Powerful Strategies To Navigate Menopause was named a #1 Best Seller on Amazon on Nov. 15,  in multiple categories, including #1 new release.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Guelph area articles.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

Firefighters, students help Sytske Drijber celebrate 103rd birthday

ROCKWOOD –  Firefighters paraded past Sytske Drijber’s house in honour of her 103rd birthday on Jan. 29. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase

MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.

Mapleton council approves new environmental stewardship advisory committee

MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to establish a new committee to provide advice on matters relating to environmental stewardship within the township.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church

HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Minto area articles.

United Way puts out red alert, needs $200,000 to meet fundraising goal

GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin's 2022 fundraising campaign fell short of its $2.7 million goal and that spells disaster for the 50 or so community benefit organizations that rely on United Way funding.

For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics

FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.

See all Orangeville area articles.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

Puslinch farm taking Ministry of Transportation to Ontario Land Tribunal

PUSLINCH – A Puslinch farm is taking the Ministry of Transportation to the Ontario Land Tribunal after some of its land was expropriated for Highway 6/401 improvements.

See all Puslinch area articles.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival set for June 10

ABOYNE – Following a successful inaugural event last year, officials have announced the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival will be held on June 10.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest postmaster retires after 49 years

MOUNT FOREST – Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest,  Harrison, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.

Above average number of new building permits issued in Wellington North for second consecutive year

KENILWORTH – For the second year in a row, the number of building permits issued by the Wellington North building department has surpassed a 10-year average.

See all Wellington North area articles.
Tweets by WellyAdvertiser

Editorial

Swindlers need a comeuppance

It’s hard to keep up with the latest scams.

Choose peace

During a particularly raucous weekend I recall a frantic call from editorial staff. It happens in this line of work.

Quite the cartoon

Before this day and age, where every show imaginable is on demand, cartoons and kid shows were a Saturday morning routine for many. Oddly, shows from our youth still get airtime.

Columnists

Volunteer efforts a major factor in building Erin arenas

By Stephen Thorning

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

Red carpet ready

By Kelly Waterhouse

I am by no means a survivalist, (I can barely survive learning we’re out of chips), but when there is a snowstorm in the forecast, my husband, the Carpenter, launches into emergency preparedness mode. 

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1906, 1956

By Stephen Thorning

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

  • News
    • Police
    • Sports
    • Rural
    • A&E
    • Business
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Community
    • Classifieds
    • Obituaries
    • Events
    • Auctions
    • Submit an Event
    • Family Ad Submission
  • More
    • Contests
    • Digital Publications
    • Sponsored
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Archives

Become a Member. Support Local News.

Get Started

Local news in your inbox, every week.

Subscribe
We Cover the County…
Connect with us
Contact Us
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Home Delivery Issues
  • Submit News
  • Become a Carrier

905 Gartshore Street, Fergus ON N1M 2W8. © All materials copyright Wellington Advertiser, 2006-2023. Photographs and text found here may not be used for any purpose whatsoever without express permission. If you need something, please ask. Your feedback is welcome. Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com

  • Site Feedback
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertising