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Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 12

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Jordan Snobelen

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Victoria Park Seniors Centre honours Robbie Burns

Jordan Snobelen February 1, 2023News

Steaming haggis – An animated John Campbell addresses the haggis (and seniors) at the Victoria…

Township’s workplace health and safety committee reviewed four incidents during 2022

Jordan Snobelen February 1, 2023Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The township’s Joint Health and Safety Committee looked into four incidents last year.

Settlement reached in Jones Baseline Ontario Land Tribunal appeal

Jordan Snobelen February 1, 2023News

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) seeking to reverse the rezoning of 27.8 acres of agricultural land to rural industrial in Guelph/Eramosa for a large factory has been withdrawn.

‘Celebrate your heritage’ with Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27

Jordan Snobelen January 26, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches within the county and in Guelph are hosting events for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

Rising costs mean fewer items added to county library collection in 2022

Jordan Snobelen January 26, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year, the county library spent more money purchasing fewer items for its collection than it did in 2021, according to an annual statistics report.

County revenue from OPP false alarm calls to surpass $100,000 following fee increase

Jordan Snobelen January 26, 2023News

GUELPH – County revenue from OPP false alarm fees is expected to rise beyond $100,000 for 2022, according to a January report to the county’s Police Services Board.

‘My story is finally heard’: Erin man sentenced to seven years for ‘horrific’ sexual abuse

Jordan Snobelen January 24, 2023News

GUELPH – For the first time in her life, Kelsey White-Sjolin doesn’t lie awake at night wondering if the man who sexually abused her as a little child will find his way back into her life.

Wellington North seeking provincial green light for new pedestrian crossings

Jordan Snobelen January 20, 2023Community News, News

KENILWORTH – Wellington North is hoping for a green light from the province to install pedestrian crossing infrastructure at three intersections in Mount Forest and Arthur.

Indigenous Gathering Circle expected to open in spring

Jordan Snobelen January 19, 2023News

ABOYNE – Nearly 400 trees, plants and traditional Indigenous medicines are on the way from Centre-Wellington’s Whiffletree Farm and Nursery for the county’s Indigenous Gathering Circle, where seeding is planned for the spring.

Wellington North council adopts work plan for Mount Forest outdoor pool

Jordan Snobelen January 18, 2023Community News, News

KENILWORTH– Wellington North council has given a partial nod to next steps in the design process for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the Lion Roy Grant pool.

Township accepts modified insurance policy

Jordan Snobelen January 18, 2023Community News

KENILWORTH – Wellington North finance director Farhad Hossain presented a sticker-shocked council with a slightly reduced municipal insurance premium at a Jan. 16 meeting.

Social services committee approves designs for transitional housing in Guelph

Jordan Snobelen January 17, 2023News

GUELPH – VG Architects managing partner Paul Sapounzi presented long-anticipated designs for the county’s newest transitional housing project to the social services committee on Jan. 11.

Earl Campbell heading Wellington County Police Services Board

Jordan Snobelen January 16, 2023Community News, News, Police

GUELPH - Responsible for governing the police, the Wellington County Police Services Board has new members around the table for the 2023-34 term.

Policing to cost Wellington County taxpayers $18 million in 2023

Jordan Snobelen January 13, 2023News, Police

ABOYNE – The cost to county taxpayers for policing is on the rise again in this year’s budget. Price tag expected to climb to $23.97 million in 2032.

Pharmacists welcome new prescription powers for common ailments

Jordan Snobelen January 12, 2023Business, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Jan. 1, pharmacists across Ontario can prescribe within 10 drug classes for 13 minor ailments. Local pharmacists are welcoming what they say is a long-overdue advancement in their scope of practice.

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SIU investigating single-vehicle crash overnight in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle crash that left a man with serious injuries.

Easter is coming and that’s ‘eggcellent’ news for kids

FERGUS – Kids who want to see the Easter Bunny will enjoy hopping to downtown Fergus and Elora in the weeks leading up to Easter.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Drinking and driving

FERGUS – On March 3 at about 1:45pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on St. Andrew Street West here.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

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.

Thousands raised at weekend event for Syrian, Turkish earthquake relief

GUELPH – A fundraiser here for Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief was a great success, raised thousands for the cause. 

Stelter to speak about John Galt, the local Indigenous and the founding of Guelph

GUELPH - The Guelph Historical Society is hosting a lecture about Guelph’s founding father after its annual general meeting on April 4.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Rockwood apartment building approved in principle

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has provided in-principle support for a new 28-unit, three-storey apartment building in downtown Rockwood. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Author launches debut novel; seven more on way

MOOREFIELD – The Dead Lie is the first book in a mystery thriller series written by retired teacher Ivanka Fear. 

Horticultural society set to meet March 28

MOOREFIELD - A new gardening season starts for members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society, also known as Mapleton Buds and Blooms, on March 28.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Economic development staff present 2022 review to council

MINTO – The town’s economic development staff presented Minto council with a review of 2022 department activities on March 7.

Curling Club holds annual Masters/Seniors bonspiel

HARRISTON – The Mount Forest Curling Club (MFCC) held its annual Masters/Seniors Curling Bonspiel on March 4.

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.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Police beat: Stolen boat motor

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Waterloo man has been charged with theft after a boat motor was stolen from a business here last week.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Spring maintenance tips every car owner should know

WELLINGTON COUNTY -  Winter driving in Canada is hard on vehicles. Ice, salt, potholes, grocery carts – there’s no shortage of reasons to give your car some much-needed TLC this spring. But maintenance can be expensive, so it’s helpful to understand what needs attention now, and what can wait.

Local seniors narrowly evade ‘grandparent scam’

FERGUS – An otherwise routine Thursday morning for retirees George and Dianne Fraser goes awry when their phone rings with distressing news their beloved grandson is in handcuffs.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Council supports severance applications to create six new homes in Mount Forest

KENILWORTH – Six new single detached homes are being proposed for largely vacant land at 645 Martin Street in southwest Mount Forest, near the Louise Marshall Hospital.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Shop class

The announcement that Grade 9 and 10 students in Ontario will require one mandatory shop class is good news indeed.

Open Mind: ‘You look pretty good for your age’

Age is one of the first things we notice about people. Do they appear young, or are they older? When we categorize people, whether young or old, based solely on age, it can lead to ageism.

Bill C-18 in the news

The Canadian government’s answer to displaced advertising revenue is to force Google and Facebook to give money to news organizations.

Columnists

Two books provide valuable insight on building stone

By Stephen Thorning

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

Let’s get to it

By Kelly Waterhouse

Hey spring, thanks for showing up. You’re right on time. I have been anticipating your arrival…

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1908, 1953

By Stephen Thorning

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

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