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Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 49

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Chris Daponte

Editor

Fergus parade to be replaced with ‘Santa Claus Cruise’

Chris Daponte October 26, 2020COVID-19, News

FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is not happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Fergus residents can rest assured that Saint Nick will still be paying local children a visit in early December.

Guelph courthouse closed due to ‘HVAC concern’

Chris Daponte October 23, 2020News

GUELPH – Officials say the closure of the Wyndham Street courthouse here is related to "an HVAC concern" and not an employee testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.

‘Man from Toronto’ scene filmed in Elora

Chris Daponte October 22, 2020Arts & Entertainment, News

ELORA – On the morning of Oct. 21, traffic was stopped intermittently on Mill and Metcalfe streets, as well as on the Jack R. MacDonald pedestrian bridge, as a drone filmed a scene for the movie 'The Man from Toronto'.

Beer Store employee in Erin tests positive for COVID-19

Chris Daponte October 22, 2020COVID-19, News

ERIN – The employee last worked at the store on Oct. 13, Beer Store officials stated in an Oct. 22 press release.

Man charged with attempted murder in Fergus stabbing

Chris Daponte October 21, 2020News, Police

FERGUS – A local man is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman in a home here on Saturday.

Residents, schools, businesses asked to participate in ‘Jammies for Hayden’ event

Chris Daponte October 16, 2020Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – A little girl who passed away one year ago continues to inspire many in this community - and beyond - to make a difference.

Suspects try to steal vehicle then ram into it when confronted by homeowner

Chris Daponte October 15, 2020News, Police

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police are asking for help to identify two women and a man that stole two vehicles and tried to steal a third before ramming into it when confronted by a homeowner. 

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph retirement home

Chris Daponte October 13, 2020COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home.

Local, provincial officials urge precautions to ‘contain second wave’

Chris Daponte October 9, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY — On the same day the province announced certain COVID-19 hotspots would be reverting to stage two restrictions, local public health officials urged residents to buckle down during the pandemic's second wave.

Scott Cherrey returns home after officiating NHL playoffs

Chris Daponte October 8, 2020News, Sports

KITCHENER – After a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” in Edmonton, NHL linesman Scott Cherrey is “just excited to get home to regular life – at least as we now know it.”

Province introduces new public health restrictions, changes to COVID-19 testing

Chris Daponte October 2, 2020COVID-19, News

TORONTO — The province is requiring that masks be worn in all indoor settings and is transitioning to appointment-based testing, pausing social circles and, in some regions, placing more restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and event facilities.

New COVID-19 assessment centre opens Oct. 6; Fergus centre expands hours

Chris Daponte October 2, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new COVID-19 assessment centre in Harriston will open on Oct. 6 and the Fergus centre is now offering expanded hours.

Paul Walker remembered as ‘a pillar in our community’

Chris Daponte September 30, 2020News

ELORA – Paul Walker will be remembered as a tireless volunteer and community advocate who was always thinking of others.

Ontario could see 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in October

Chris Daponte September 30, 2020COVID-19, News

TORONTO – The data, released on Sept. 30, also shows an increase in cases across all age groups – not just in young people, as seen over the past month. Across Ontario, coronavirus cases are doubling every ten to 12 days.

Public health confirms first school-related cases of COVID-19

Chris Daponte September 26, 2020COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Officials have confirmed there are now three school-related cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

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Elora, Fergus recognized as top Culture Days participants

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.

Two properties benefit from short-lived boundary expansion

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s decision to expand the urban boundary of Centre Wellington in April threw the township and Wellington County into confusion. Its decision to reverse the expansion in October is having a similar result.

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.

Sideroad 17 to remain closed until February

ERIN – According to a Town of Erin press release, Sideroad 17 will remain closed until February “due to unforeseen circumstances”.

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 Erin area articles.

Lions Club donates $3000 from Duck Race

GRAND VALLEY – A total of $3,000 raised from a successful 2023 “duck race” in Grand Valley was donated by the Grand Valley Lions Club.

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.

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.

Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair

GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.

UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

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 council voices support for proposed power generation facility

MAPLETON – Township council is supporting a proposal to construct a natural gas power generation facility between Rothsay and Teviotdale.

Mapleton, Centre Wellington on Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Livable Cities’ list

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner open to all on Dec. 25 at Harriston arena

MINTO – The eighth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 25.

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 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.

Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.

Santa Claus visits Palmerston

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See all Palmerston area articles.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

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.

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.

Strong interest in real Christmas trees keeping local farms busy

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The dreary weather that ushered in the first Saturday of December, officially “Christmas Tree Day” in Ontario, didn’t seem to slow business for local growers and retailers.

Speeders of the Week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks, police have charged a number of people with performing a stunt (excessive speed).

See all Wellington County area articles.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

Libraries offer 12 Days of Reading book bundles

WELLINGTON NORTH - ‘Tis the season for reading! Wellington County Library encourages you to give the gift of stories with our “12 Days of Reading” book bundles for kids.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Arthur Chrysler

Over the weekend, brazen thieves stole 88 rims and tires from vehicles at the Arthur Chrysler dealership.

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. 

Columnists

Christmas Brake

By Kelly Waterhouse

Hey Santa, I thought you and I  had something special. 

Travelling from Fergus to CNE by bicycle in 1896

By Stephen Thorning

For several generations, residents of southern Ontario marked the waning of summer with a trip to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

Reflections

By Submitted

In Heaven, all people and all entities have been set free. 

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