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Friday, May 23, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 21

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Jordan Snobelen

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Southgate could provide $125,000 for use of sports complex

Jordan Snobelen January 25, 2024Community News

KENILWORTH – Southgate Township is anticipated to continue providing an annual contribution to Wellington North for its residents’ use of the Mount Forest Sports Complex for ice sports.

Mount Forest agriculture grounds to be re-purposed

Jordan Snobelen January 25, 2024Community News

KENILWORTH – The future of the Mount Forest agricultural grounds has been unknown since the agricultural society announced it was dissolving last spring.

Land tribunal ruling means local farmers can move forward with retirement plans

Jordan Snobelen January 24, 2024Community News, News

TORONTO – The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has sided with locals farmers and overruled a Wellington North committee in a Jan. 19 decision.

Ruling in trial of Mount Forest man accused of arson expected in February

Jordan Snobelen January 23, 2024News

GUELPH – A ruling in the four-day December trial of Mount Forest resident Rodney Grubb is expected in February. Grubb is accused of starting a fire in the basement unit of his home in September of 2021.

Michael Hurst returns to court as lawyers argue sentencing in third sexual assault trial

Jordan Snobelen January 22, 2024News

GUELPH – Palmerston resident Michael Hurst returned to Guelph Superior Court on Jan. 19 as lawyers made sentencing submissions to Justice Gordon Lemon in Hurst's third sexual assault trial. The crown and defence have suggested prison sentences of seven and four years, respectively.

Community safety, policing law bringing changes to county Police Services Board

Jordan Snobelen January 18, 2024News, Police

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Changes are coming to the membership of Wellington County’s Police Services Board this spring as the new Community Safety and Policing Act comes into effect after first being passed at Queen's Park around four years ago.

Lawyers challenging Wellington North, county indecision over proposed Arthur development

Jordan Snobelen January 17, 2024Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Lawyers for Wellington North and a local developer are scheduled to meet next month over an appeal filed to the Ontario Land Tribunal last year. 

Police Services Board supports communications strategy to promote Wellington OPP

Jordan Snobelen January 12, 2024News, Police

GUELPH – Ideas for promoting the OPP in Wellington County were presented on Wednesday to the county’s Police Services Board (PSB) following discussion last year about perception issues among residents.

Police Services Board supports $17.5-million policing budget for 2024

Jordan Snobelen January 12, 2024News, Police

GUELPH - The Wellington County Police Services Board (PSB) is in support of a $17.55-million operating budget for policing in the county.

Tax levy increase of 4.6% presented to Wellington County council

Jordan Snobelen January 10, 2024News

GUELPH - Wellington County treasurer Ken DeHart provided an updated overview of Wellington County’s proposed 2024 budget and a 10-year forecast of capital demands at a special meeting on Jan. 8.

Payment of $50,000 made for tip in Lucas Shortreed cold case

Jordan Snobelen January 5, 2024News, Police

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police say the Province of Ontario has paid $50,000 for a tip that helped solve the investigation into the death of Lucas Shortreed.

Motivated by anger: Mount Forest arsonist jailed

Jordan Snobelen January 5, 2024News, Police

GUELPH – Former Mount Forest resident Chester Lewis, 21, was handed jail sentences on five counts of arson, two vehicle thefts, and one count of assault with a weapon. Eight additional charges were dropped.

Local research scientist appointed to Order of Canada

Jordan Snobelen December 29, 2023News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Salem resident John Hirdes is one of 78 appointees to the Order of Canada. On Dec. 28 Governor General Mary Simon announced the order's new members, who are recognized for contributions that enrich and improve the lives of others.

Chong granted full participation rights in foreign interference inquiry

Jordan Snobelen December 22, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong has been granted full participant status in an inquiry expected to begin next month looking into foreign interference in Canada’s past two federal elections.

North Wellington seniors conquer tech hurdles in eight-week course

Jordan Snobelen December 21, 2023Community News, News

DRAYTON – There were 60 north Wellington seniors who conquered a steep learning cuve and ovecame tech hurdles to master digital devices as part of a seniors training and support program that ran for its second year in 2023.

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Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock

HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. 

Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success

HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are offering “A big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.”

See all Bruce County area articles.

Giant Book Sale raises a record $97,000 for Elora Festival

ELORA – The Elora Festival’s 34th annual Giant Book Sale was a record-breaking success, raising over $97,000 to support the festival’s summer programming. 

Fergus Lions Club helps fire department get new hazard house

FERGUS – The Centre Wellington fire department just got a new house, courtesy of the Fergus Lions Club. But it’s not the kind of home you’d want to live in.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

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.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Graham Animal Hospital celebrating 30 years of veterinary service

HILLSBURGH – Graham Animal Hospital is celebrating three decades of veterinary service to the pets of Hillsburgh and surrounding areas.

Celebrate creativity and community at “Arts by the Pond”

HILLSBURGH  – Celebrate creativity at the 2nd annual “Arts by the Pond” on June 8, from 10am to 4pm at the Hillsburgh Library, 9 Station Rd. 

See all Erin area articles.

Drinking and driving

 CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. 

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.

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.

United Way launches Spring campaign to support women, boost local businesses

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is running its 2025 spring campaign – “Support women, support local” – in May and June. 

Frying pan assailant charged

GUELPH – A Guelph man has been charged following an argument between roommates that ended with someone being hit in the head with a frying pan.

See all Guelph area articles.

Three people rescued after falling into water at conservation area

ROCKWOOD – Police say three people who fell into the water at a local conservation area on May 17 survived because they were wearing lifejackets.

Resident loses $80,000 in ‘romance scam’

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say a Guelph-Eramosa resident called police about an online fraud on May 18 at about 9pm.

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.

Two minor variances approved in Mapleton Township

MAPLETON – Minor variances near Glen Allan and  Drayton have been approved to permit additions to each property. 

Mapleton taxes due Sept. 25, Nov. 27

MAPLETON  – Residents here will need to pay the next instalments of their property tax bills by Sept. 25 and Nov. 27.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Harriston Garden Festival blooms into action on June 7

HARRISTON – The Harriston Garden Festival is almost in bloom, so mark your calendars.

Minto businesses host ribbon cuttings

MINTO – Three new businesses held ribbon cutting ceremonies on May 9, joined by local dignitaries including MPP Matthew Rae, MP John Nater and Mayor Dave Turton. 

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

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

Hundreds of students to attend North Wellington, Dufferin Special Olympics Track and Field Day

ORANGEVILLE – On May 21 a Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be held in Orangeville for students from schools across Dufferin County and north Wellington.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

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.       

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

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.

See all Perth County area articles.

Wellington Advertiser recognizes groups for environmental work

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In April, the Wellington Advertiser organized a Community Cleanup Contest, inviting county residents and groups to make a difference in the community and show it off with pride.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

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.

Bridge rehabilitation to cause four-week road closure

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of a bridge on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38) will cause a four-week road closure this summer for motorists travelling between Guelph/Eramosa and Guelph. 

Resident loses $80,000 in ‘romance scam’

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say a Guelph-Eramosa resident called police about an online fraud on May 18 at about 9pm.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington Advertiser recognizes groups for environmental work

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In April, the Wellington Advertiser organized a Community Cleanup Contest, inviting county residents and groups to make a difference in the community and show it off with pride.

Wellington North to conduct community signage review

KENILWORTH  – A comprehensive community flag and signage policy is being developed in Wellington North to guide the use of banners, signage and township flag poles. 

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Make it happen

A little pride goes a long way.

Pen of Freedom

Each year at the World News Media Congress, a deserving individual or organization is bestowed with the Golden Pen of Freedom. 

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.

Columnists

Six

By Kelly Waterhouse

Seconds count. According to research, you will live longer if you and your significant other  kiss for a count of six seconds each time you share a kiss with each other.

Lacrosse has been played in Elora for 130 years

By Stephen Thorning

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

Reflections

By Dave Tiessen

Celebrating mothering and fathering

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