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Monday, May 12, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 19

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Jordan Snobelen

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Township responds to letter about housing affordability report

Jordan Snobelen October 12, 2023Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – New provincial housing minister Paul Calandra wants to know what the top priorities are for municipalities from the Housing Affordability Task Force report.

Diane Ballantyne recognized by Prime Minister for teaching excellence

Jordan Snobelen October 11, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently-retired local teacher Diane Ballantyne is among the recipients of this year’s Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence

Budget pressure expected to push up county tax increases

Jordan Snobelen October 10, 2023News

GUELPH – Wellington County residents may want to brace themselves for an above-normal tax increase next year. The county budget is under more pressure than previously understood, councillors learned during a three-hour special budget meeting on Oct. 5.

Council now in favour of new crosswalk in downtown Mount Forest

Jordan Snobelen October 5, 2023Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The intersection of Main Street South and King Street East in downtown Mount Forest is being recommended for new pedestrian crossing infrastructure after all.

Fundraising hockey tournament returns to Palmerston in support of Mapleton family

Jordan Snobelen October 5, 2023Community News, News, Sports

PALMERSTON - Six-year old Mya Martin may be confined to a wheelchair, but that won’t stop her from being on the ice at the Palmerston sports complex for an Oct. 21 puckdrop.

Plump pumpkins win the day at Metz Pumpkinfest

Jordan Snobelen October 4, 2023News, Rural

METZ – The annual Metz Pumpkinfest took place at St. Paul’s United Church on Sept. 30.

Richard Pierpoint honoured at plaque unveiling ceremony

Jordan Snobelen October 4, 2023News

FERGUS – The natural area bordered by the Grand River and located at the end of Anderson Street in Fergus, sought out by local dog walkers and daytripping flyfishers alike, will soon have a new monument installed honouring the life of the area’s past owner.

‘One of the most important documents’: township moving ahead with growth management plan update

Jordan Snobelen October 3, 2023Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The township is beginning to update its growth management plan, which was first established in 2017.

Chong urges Canada-U.S. cooperation at congressional hearing on foreign interference

Jordan Snobelen September 28, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hills MP and Conservative shadow minister of foreign affairs Michael Chong testified before a bipartisan congressional committee in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 12, for a hearing on Chinese transnational repression.

Mount Forest BIA reimagines downtown pedestrian laneway

Jordan Snobelen September 28, 2023Community News

MOUNT FOREST – Residents don’t have to look far to see the Mount Forest Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) efforts to spruce up the downtown core.

Reduced offload delays at GGH has paramedic chief feeling ‘cautiously optimistic’

Jordan Snobelen September 27, 2023News

GUELPH - Lengthy offload delays experienced at Guelph General Hospital (GGH) by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) crews declined in past months from last year’s strained highs.

Halliburtons sentenced in Lucas Shortreed hit-and-run case

Jordan Snobelen September 27, 2023News

GUELPH - David Halliburton was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, and Anastasia Halliburton was sentenced to six-months of house arrest on Sept. 26, in relation to the hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed almost 15 years ago.

Residents call for concession road used as aggregate route to be paved

Jordan Snobelen September 25, 2023Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – A group of residents along Concession 4 North, which is part of a haulage route for three gravel pits, are fed up with the gravel road’s condition, and say it’s high time to have it paved.

Palmerston man guilty on three counts of sexual assault; jury acquits on two counts

Jordan Snobelen September 19, 2023News

GUELPH – Shortly after 7pm on Monday night at Guelph Superior Court, word arrived: the verdict was in.

Jury deliberating in week-long Michael Hurst sexual assault trial

Jordan Snobelen September 18, 2023Community News, News

GUELPH – A 12-member jury for the trial of Palmerston resident Michael Hurst, who is charged with five counts of sexual assault, began deliberating on Sept. 18. Last week, Hurst and two woman testified before the jury.

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Craig Beck revealed as first 2025 Hawks’ Nest investor

NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced Beck Auto Group owner Craig Beck is the first “angel investor” for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.

Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Speeds on five Centre Wellington roads to be reduced

ELORA – Centre Wellington staff have identified five road segments in the township that will see reduced speed limits in the coming year.

CW Lacrosse rebrands program ‘Maggie’s Minis’ after club treasurer Maggie Kurtz

FERGUS – When Maggie Kurtz died in a motorcycle accident in October of 2023, she left a hole in the hearts of her family, her friends, and Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse. And on May 1, the club unveiled a new brand for the development program for its youngest players.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

UGDSB appoints lawyers for human rights review

GUELPH – A review of human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is set to be completed by lawyers Patrick Case and Julie Lassonde. 

Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days

GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day. 

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track

ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.

CVC approves Erin wastewater plant trailway infrastructure work

ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has granted approval to the Town of Erin to construct a gravity trunk sewer and watermain beneath the Elora Cataract Trailway (ECT).

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.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). 

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. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Rockwood, Arthur students lauded by Catholic school board

GUELPH – Kadence Stephenson and Norah Hawkins have received VIP awards from the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). 

Driver pleads guilty to impaired driving in crash that killed Fergus man

GUELPH – It’s been 16 months since Dave Genereaux died in a two-vehicle crash. The other driver, Micheal Shular, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood, Arthur students lauded by Catholic school board

GUELPH – Kadence Stephenson and Norah Hawkins have received VIP awards from the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). 

Ignatius Field day and plant sale May 17

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ignatius Farm is holding its seedling sale on May 17 from 9 am to 12:30pm.

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.

Drinking and driving

MAPLETON – On April 27 at about 8:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers were monitoring traffic when they stopped a vehicle on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 17.

Mapleton, Minto, Wellington North host live fire training

MAPLETON – On May 3, Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North fire services got together to tackle the Ontario Fire College Mobile Live Fire Training Unit.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Clifford community pantry moves to new home at library

CLIFFORD – A community pantry in Clifford is being relocated, due to weather issues. 

Blessings to You Centre supporting Royal Terrace resident outings

PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston is once again happy to support Royal Terrace resident outings by covering the costs of bus transportation for April to December this year.

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

Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days

GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day. 

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.  

See all Orangeville area articles.

Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt

PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.       

Puslinch man not giving up despite decisions exonerating municipality, mayor

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch resident Bruce Taylor is feeling deflated, but not defeated, after complaints he lodged with the township integrity commissioner and the Ontario Ombudsman were deemed not to require further investigation.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

Four federal election candidates thus far in riding of Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As of April 7, there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28.

See all Perth County area articles.

Public health lists exposure sites as measles cases continue to rise

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent exposure sites within Wellington County include two schools, two businesses and one community centre.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man continues with second victim

GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

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). 

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.

Region designated a risk area for measles

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region has been designated by the province as a risk area for measles.

RNAO celebrates 100 years of advocacy

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In 1925, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) was created to advocate for nurses and the health care system. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Rockwood, Arthur students lauded by Catholic school board

GUELPH – Kadence Stephenson and Norah Hawkins have received VIP awards from the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). 

Mapleton, Minto, Wellington North host live fire training

MAPLETON – On May 3, Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North fire services got together to tackle the Ontario Fire College Mobile Live Fire Training Unit.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Charter of 1670 deserves saving

News that Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) was closing its doors follows a string of retail giants that toppled in recent years.

Another era underway

Are we witnessing a turning point in history?

Four days away

This coming Monday the most consequential election in modern times will be decided.

Columnists

Charles Allan re-elected after election conviction

By Stephen Thorning

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

Confetti

By Kelly Waterhouse

You know what they say about best intentions, and therefore you know where that leads. 

Reflections: No hold on me: Part three

By Laurie Langdon

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. 

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