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Friday, February 3, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

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Jaime Myslik

Reporter

Guelph-Eramosa teen heading to U.S. for rowing scholarship

Jaime Myslik December 23, 2020News, Sports

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A local teen is heading south of the border in September to claim a spot on the University of Tulsa’s rowing team.

Basketeers campaign raises $12,150 for women in need

Jaime Myslik December 22, 2020News

GUELPH - This year’s Guelph-Wellington Basketeers program, benefitting. Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, was an overwhelming success.

UGDSB explores facility partnerships

Jaime Myslik December 16, 2020News

GUELPH – There are currently no suitable facility partnerships available in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools this year, despite four schools meeting the criteria.

Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosted a drive-thru Christmas party for KidsAbility

Jaime Myslik December 16, 2020COVID-19, News

Drive-thru party – Jaylynn, 5, and Ryden McClellen, 9, each received a gift from Santa on Dec. 15…

Wintersinger’s Tree Farm owners have busy final season

Jaime Myslik December 16, 2020News

The end of an era – Albert, left, and Josie Wintersinger have been running Wintersinger’s…

Kerry Halliday named an UGDSB ‘Everyday Hero’

Jaime Myslik December 12, 2020News

GUELPH – Kerry Halliday has received a 2019-20 Everyday Hero award from the Upper Grand District School Board.

Mapleton Township applies for COVID-19 funding

Jaime Myslik December 10, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON – Council here has decided to apply for COVID-19 funding from the federal and provincial governments to address projects at the PMD arena.

Puslinch asks CBM to cease below water table extraction at Roszell Road pit

Jaime Myslik December 10, 2020Business, News

PUSLINCH – Council here has asked CBM Aggregates to cease below water table extraction of “Lake C” at the Roszell Road gravel pit.

Puslinch to hold two public meetings on Dec. 16

Jaime Myslik December 10, 2020News

PUSLINCH – Council here is holding two public meetings on Dec. 16 at 7pm via Zoom. To register…

Salem home has unique Christmas display

Jaime Myslik December 10, 2020News

Christmas display – A house on Bricker Avenue in Salem has created a unique Christmas display…

Puslinch Township looks to improve access to broadband internet

Jaime Myslik December 4, 2020News

PUSLINCH – The Puslinch Broadband Strategy is focusing on hiring someone to help the township provide good broadband access to all residents.

Mapleton Township proposing 2% reduction in 2021 taxes

Jaime Myslik December 3, 2020Community News, News

MAPLETON – Officials here are forecasting a 2.17 per cent reduction in municipal taxes next year, based on the second year of a multi-year budget.

Puslinch budget process sees $12,000 grants go to two local organizations

Jaime Myslik November 28, 2020News

PUSLINCH – As part of its budget process, Puslinch has chosen to give $12,500 grants each to the Puslinch Lake Conservation Association (PLCA) and Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.

School board approved to accept international students

Jaime Myslik November 27, 2020COVID-19, News

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board can now accept international students once again.

Report on police presence in schools delayed until spring to obtain student input

Jaime Myslik November 26, 2020News

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has delayed its Police Presence in Schools Review in order to obtain input from students.

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Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to Centre Wellington Fire Rescue for training materials

FERGUS – A table was filled with training manuals and other items at the Fergus fire hall on Feb. 2 thanks to a donation of $5,000 from Enbridge Gas.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

‘Loud and clear’: voice of Erin businesses to be heard by new liaison committee

ERIN - A liaison committee is being formed to help mitigate wastewater plant construction disruptions for Main Street businesses.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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/Eramosa area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

See all Mapleton area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

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.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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 Puslinch area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

See all Wellington County area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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…

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