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Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 31

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Lori-Anne Little

Reporter

‘Kylee’s Candles’ raises $1,500 for SickKids Hospital

Lori-Anne Little April 21, 2021News

FERGUS – A seven-year-old Fergus girl who started making candles to raise money for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, made a donation of $1,500 to the charity earlier this month.

Fire education moving online in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Lori-Anne Little March 25, 2021News

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The Guelph-Eramosa fire department has been spreading its message of fire safety to Grade 4 and 5 students in the Rockwood area for years.

Experts call on governments to address wait times for mental health services

Lori-Anne Little March 19, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mental health experts throughout Ontario are calling on the province to take immediate action to help reduce wait times for access to mental health care.

Calls to support lines surge as pandemic continues to take toll on mental health

Lori-Anne Little March 18, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Experts say Canadians’ mental health has been put to the test, with stress, anxiety and depression at all-time highs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wellington North council approves $1-million renovation to Arthur arena  

Lori-Anne Little March 11, 2021News, Sports

ARTHUR – The Arthur arena will soon be under construction after Wellington North council carried a motion to replace the ice making pipeline. The estimated cost of the project is $1,078,00 plus applicable taxes.

Risk of flooding around proposed apartment complex divides council

Lori-Anne Little March 11, 2021News

ROCKWOOD – A new three-storey apartment complex to be built near a potential floodplain on Main Street in Rockwood was presented to Guelph-Eramosa council during a public meeting on March 1.

Fergus woman organizing cross-Canada marathon fundraiser

Lori-Anne Little March 11, 2021News, Sports

FERGUS – Inspired by Terry Fox, Fergus resident and PhD student Zoe Clarke has taken on organizing 205 separate marathons across Canada.

Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns for another year on June 19

Lori-Anne Little March 11, 2021News, Rural

MOUNT FOREST – Area residents will be able to enjoy the Wellington North Farmers’ Market again this year.

Local author to donate 100 healing journals to Women in Crisis

Lori-Anne Little March 4, 2021News

FERGUS – The Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) will be receiving 100 Butterfly Beauties journals to give to women in need.

Sign outside Arthur Fire Hall to be replaced

Lori-Anne Little February 28, 2021Community News, News

ARTHUR – The Arthur Fire Hall will be getting a new sign worth over $32,000 after the request was approved by Wellington North council.

UGDSB looks to be proactive in preparations for new COVID-19 variants

Lori-Anne Little February 25, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) board officials say they are preparing to deal with new COVID-19 strains and the potential third wave that may come with them.

Fibre optic internet service in sight for rural residents of Wellington North

Lori-Anne Little February 25, 2021Business, Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has endorsed Ehtel Networks' application to the Universal Broadband Fund in an effort to extend its fibre optic services throughout portions of southern Grey County and northern Wellington County.

Erin residents opposed to sewage plant take to the street in protest

Lori-Anne Little February 24, 2021News

ERIN – The streets of Erin we’re busier than normal the morning of Feb. 20 as a car rally to protest the town’s proposed wastewater treatment facility made its way around town.

Councillor concerned about stormwater management for proposed Ospringe subdivision

Lori-Anne Little February 19, 2021News

ERIN – An Erin councillor and a local church have expressed concerns about a new residential development proposed in Ospringe.

Guelph-Eramosa council passes new video surveillance policy

Lori-Anne Little February 18, 2021News

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The goal of the new policy, passed on Feb. 16, is to “enhance the safety and security of township employees, the public and our corporate assets,” officials say.

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Hospital volunteer association planning land sale to developer

FERGUS – The Groves Hospital Volunteer Association plans to sell its New To You property to Reid's Heritage Homes for a residential development, but the potential development hinges on council approval.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

Impaired driving

ROCKWOOD – On July 22 at about 11pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a traffic…

See all Erin area articles.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

Driver has ‘life-altering injuries’ following car-motorcycle crash: OPP

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – One person was sent to hospital with "life-altering" injuries following a collision between a car and motorcycle here on Sunday evening.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

Building slows in Mapleton Township

MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down from 2021 levels at the mid-point of the 2022 construction season.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto’s first commemorative bench honours Clifford’s ‘Lou’ Stuebing

CLIFFORD - A memorial bench honouring longtime Clifford resident Lou Stuebing has been placed in the village's Cenotaph Park.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

See all Minto area articles.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

U19 UTM Morriston

Champs – Last weekend the U19 UTM Morriston softball team captured the gold medal at the PWSA…

See all Puslinch area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Local man charged with arson after toilet fires

MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with arson after portable toilets were set on fire here recently.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

Move on with hospice

Although the brakes were put on last week when Centre Wellington council failed to pass a motion supporting the new hospice project at Wellington Place, all is not lost.

Free labour

“Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers” was a headline that caught our eye a few weeks back. 

Columnists

Open Mind: Conquering social phobia

By Alba Zalli

I grew up in a tight-knit small town where everyone knew one another well, so I never really had to think of making new friends until I moved to a larger town and had to face high school. 

Fives

By Kelly Waterhouse

Sometimes, I am a great life partner. Sometimes, I am a brat. This weekend, I intend to be both, because it’s my best friend’s birthday. 

Tales of the telegraph a neglected subject

By Stephen Thorning

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

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