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Friday, November 7, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 45

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Lorie Black

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Hidden backyard garden an oasis for Elora couple

Lorie Black August 28, 2024Gardening

ELORA – When Sue and Paul Kelly decided to leave Kitchener and make their home on Mathieson Street in Elora, Sue had a stipulation.

Kidstock Fergus to celebrate peace, love, music and art

Lorie Black August 28, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS – The first ever Kidstock Fergus event is set for Sept. 29 from 12 to 4pm in downtown Fergus.

‘Amazing Race Canada’ episode features challenges in Elora, Aboyne, Fergus, Guelph

Lorie Black August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Now in its 10th season, a recent episode of The Amazing Race Canada featured Elora, Aboyne, Fergus and Guelph.

Rising high-profile film industry activity in Centre Wellington

Lorie Black August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

ELORA – In early 1979, An American Christmas Carol starring Henry Winkler was filmed extensively in Elora.

EWCS receives Trillium Foundation grant for new bus

Lorie Black August 21, 2024News

ERIN – East Wellington Community Services has a new bus, thanks in part to a $148,600 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant though the provincial government.

New Horizons Band Guelph and the universal language of music

Lorie Black August 14, 2024News

GUELPH – New Horizons Band is an international movement that began in 1991. 

EWCS’ 21st annual charity golf tournament suited donors to a tee

Lorie Black August 14, 2024News, Sports

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On July 25, East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) held its 21st annual charity golf tournament at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Lot18apalooza: a celebration of the simple things in life

Lorie Black August 14, 2024News

ELORA – When Zain Rahman and his wife Patti Boutin moved from Mississauga to Mathieson Street in Elora 10 years ago, it didn’t take them long to realize they “had landed somewhere special,” Rahman said. 

Grove ‘sub-hub’ coming to Rockwood in September

Lorie Black August 14, 2024News

ROCKWOOD – The Grove Youth Wellness Hub currently has sites in Erin, Fergus, Guelph and Palmerston. And soon there will be a "sub-hub" in Rockwood.

Sargent’s book recalls people, places of 1950s Belwood

Lorie Black August 13, 2024Arts & Entertainment

BELWOOD – Born one day after the end of the Second World War, Bob Sargent grew up in the 1950s on a 100-acre farm one mile north of Belwood.

‘A Nation’s Table’ documentary premiered at U of G arboretum

Lorie Black August 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH – A Nation’s Table: The Anita Stewart and Food Day Canada Story was unveiled at the University of Guelph Arboretum on July 25. 

Community comes together for local world-renowned author

Lorie Black August 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

ELORA – Rio Youers recently launched his latest book, "The Bang-Bang Sisters," at the Elora Brewing Company. 

Medieval Faire a popular draw in downtown Fergus

Lorie Black July 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Community, News

On July 20, the downtown core of Fergus was transformed into a thriving medieval village, complete with vikings, knights, and peasants for the Medieval Faire

Erin Fall Fair Horse Heritage Awards celebrate rich history

Lorie Black July 24, 2024Equine, News

ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) and Erin Fall Fair will celebrate a milestone anniversary next year.

Pete Thorn and Belwood Lake Car Club rev up community spirit

Lorie Black July 24, 2024News

BELWOOD – Pete Thorn fondly recalls taking trips to Florida as a child with his family and his cousins  in an old Chevrolet Suburban.

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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.

Township announces new managing director of community services

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Chief Administrative Officer Dan Wilson has announced the appointment of Adam Gilmore as the new managing director of community services, effective Nov. 3. 

Elora Community Theatre announces 2025-26 ‘season of adventure’

ELORA – Elora Community Theatre officials are thrilled to raise the curtain on an exciting 2025/2026 season of adventure at the Fergus Grand Theatre. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Advocates push back against Bill 33, policing in schools

GUELPH – “Fund our schools, not policing in schools.” That was the resounding message from a group gathered in front of the Upper Grand District School Board office (UGSDB) on Oct. 2. 

Event highlights concerns about policing in schools

GUELPH – Does policing in schools make students safer? According to Andrea Vásquez Jiménez, data paints a clear picture that the answer to this question is no.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

‘Discover Erin’ campaign wins national economic development award

ERIN – The Town of Erin’s economic development office has received an award from the Economic Development Association of Canada.

Blue Triton sells Aberfoyle, Hillsburgh wells to White Wolf

ABERFOYLE – White Wolf Property Management Inc. has purchased wells in Hillsburgh and Aberfoyle from Blue Triton Canada.

See all Erin area articles.

‘Gourd’ times to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair

GRAND VALLEY – “Gourd” times are sure to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair.

John Pomeroy of Melancthon wins Grand Valley Lions 50-50 draw

GRAND VALLEY – John Pomeroy of Melancthon won $1,145 in the Grand Valley Lions 50-50 draw on Canada Day at the Grand Valley BIA’s car show.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hanover Community Players Drama Camp a success

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players Drama Camp took place in July with mask making, drama games and auditions and a play.

Holstein to host an afternoon of bluegrass entertainment

HOLSTEIN – Residents of Holstein can look forward to an afternoon of bluegrass at the Love’s Sugarbush located at 392098 Grey Rd 109, on Aug. 17.

See all Grey County area articles.

Non-profit, grassroots groups invited to be part of giving guide

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The University of Guelph’s Student Volunteer Connections group is working on its annual Holiday Giving Guide, a digital publication that connects people with organizations in need of support. 

Tractor Tug raises money for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation

GUELPH – The 19th annual Tractor Tug at the University of Guelph on Nov. 4 raised funds for St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation and its Building Better Healthcare campaign.

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood author named finalist for Governor General’s Literary Award

ROCKWOOD – Local author Kathy Stinson has been selected as one of five finalists for a Governor General Literary Award for her latest book 'The Rock and the Butterfly.'

Eden Mills book sale Nov. 9

EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Book Sale is back and will take place on Nov. 9 from 9am to 1pm at the Eden Mills Community Hall, 104 York Street.

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.

Drayton school opening pushed back to fall 2027

DRAYTON – St. Martin of Tours Catholic Elementary School in Drayton is set to open its doors to students in September 2027. 

Haunted Corn Maze raises $3,000 for hospital

MOOREFIELD – The second annual Haunted Corn Maze was held on the Ottens farm near Moorefield on Oct. 18. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Experience ‘Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns’ this season

MINTO – The Town of Minto has officially announced that Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns, a festive experience inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season, is back again.

Fire services launch online platform to collect residents’ critical information

MINTO – The fire services of Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North have officially launched a new program with the purpose of providing a safer community.

See all Minto area articles.

Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s greenest employers

MISSISSAUGA  – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the sixth consecutive year.

See all Mississauga area articles.

Grand Valley business donates to food bank

ORANGEVILLE – Staff members from Grand Valley’s Clover Farm grocery store recently presented a $10,000 cheque to representatives from the Orangeville Food Bank’s Dufferin Food Share.

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

See all Orangeville area articles.

Norwell District Secondary School students support Palmerston Food Bank

PALMERSTON – Students in the Norwell District Secondary School LEAF (Local, Environmental, Agriculture and Food) class husked corn from Holzworth Farms and prepared frozen bags of corn for the Palmerston Food Bank on Oct. 16.  

Palmerston resident Ryan Leis stars in short documentary

PALMERSTON – Cinematographer and filmmaker Maksym Putintsev joined forces with Palmerston native and blacksmith Ryan Leis to create a 12-minute short documentary titled Scrap Works.

See all Palmerston area articles.

MPP Rae announces over $20 million in housing enabling infrastructure funding

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the province has provided four municipalities with over $20.4 million through the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) program.

Wellington North, Minto to receive Connecting Link funding from province

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Minto and Wellington North will receive a share of $4.7 million in Connecting Links infrastructure funding announced on July 8 by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.

See all Perth County area articles.

MTO contemplates new Highway 6 bridge over 401

PUSLINCH – The Ministry of Transportation is moving ahead with the third phase of improvements to Highways 6 and 401 between Guelph and Hamilton with a preliminary design and class environmental assessment study of the area.

Blue Triton sells Aberfoyle, Hillsburgh wells to White Wolf

ABERFOYLE – White Wolf Property Management Inc. has purchased wells in Hillsburgh and Aberfoyle from Blue Triton Canada.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Cheering from the big screen at World Series game

TORONTO – Callum Sweeting was on the big screen at game one of the World Series at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24.

OPINION: Gutted by loss but grateful for the ride

TORONTO – As much as I hated the result – I was equal parts heartbroken, enraged and shocked – it dawned on me that this was one of the greatest baseball games I have ever watched.

See all Toronto area articles.

Proposed pedestrian bridge to enhance safety, trail experience

WELLESLEY – A proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge, southeast of Mapleton, is set to become part of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail.

Drayton Entertainment announces next year’s performance lineup

WATERLOO – Artistic director David Connolly has announced Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming season.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Non-profit, grassroots groups invited to be part of giving guide

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The University of Guelph’s Student Volunteer Connections group is working on its annual Holiday Giving Guide, a digital publication that connects people with organizations in need of support. 

County’s speed camera pilot program hits red light as province forces end to automated enforcement

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's one-year pilot program evaluating automated speed enforcement at seven Wellington County school zones is meeting an untimely demise after the Doug Ford government passed legislation outlawing the cameras it previously introduced in 2019.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington Heights students recognized for academic, extracurricular and leadership successes

MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 16 students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest were recognized for their academic, extracurricular and leadership successes this past school year.

Local students to compete in National Youth Remembrance Contests

NORTH WELLINGTON – Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Legion National Foundation work with schools and home-school families across Canada for a National Youth Remembrance Contest. 

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

As the sun rises

Even in the darkness we knew what the sound was.

Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs

A headline about Amazon job losses popped up on numerous websites on Tuesday. A deeper dive into the story by Reuters suggested cuts may max out at 30,000 positions.

What do you see?

There was some foreboding irony in a movie shot in Elora back in the late 1970s.

Columnists

Golden leaf

By Kelly Waterhouse

There is a large Maple tree in our front yard that has yet to fully shed its leaves, but it’s a matter of days. 

Elora recognized WWII vets in 1946

By Stephen Thorning

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

Haunted house

By Kelly Waterhouse

With Halloween upon us, I figure there are two types of people in this world: those who love horror films and those who do not. I trust you know that I’m the latter. 

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