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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 47

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North Wellington Community News

Wellington North prioritizes broadband over natural gas

Mike Robinson March 19, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – If it is a choice between natural gas or rural broadband access, Wellington…

Wellington North reacts to pandemic

Mike Robinson March 19, 2020Community News, COVID-19

KENILWORTH – “As our nation responds to the developing situation COVID 19 pandemic, our first…

Billboard rental suggested to promote Arthur

Mike Robinson March 11, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – Would a billboard be a better way to promote the community of Arthur? At Wellington…

Chamber ponders inviting Don Cherry to AGM

Mike Robinson March 11, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – When it comes to bringing someone to headline local events, the Arthur and Area…

Off-road vehicle use remains in low gear in township

Mike Robinson March 5, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is sticking to low gear in dealing with off-road…

New Viking Cives plow truck approved for Wellington North

Mike Robinson March 5, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – Wellington North is spending $280,000 on a new rural plow truck. Council…

Wellington North Farmers Market moves to Saturdays

Mike Robinson March 5, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH –  The Wellington North Farmers Market is moving to a new day and a slightly new…

Council supports Mentally Fit event

Mike Robinson March 5, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – Wellington North township waived venue rental fees and provided additional…

Wellington North council received $111,563 in 2019 compensation

Mike Robinson February 27, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH - Wellington North council was paid over $111,563 in remuneration and expenses last year. The report received by council on Feb. 24 indicates the amount is down from the $113,000 in 2018.

MVCA levy for Wellington North up by $2,393 for 2020

Mike Robinson February 27, 2020News

KENILWORTH - Wellington North will see a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) levy increase of $2,393 in 2020, for a total levy of $42,959.

Township’s GRCA levy rising by 2.6%

Mike Robinson February 27, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH - The Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) general municipal levy will increase by 2.5% in 2020.

Used street sweeper purchase approved by township council

Mike Robinson February 26, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH - Wellington North will be purchasing a used street sweeper at a cost of $260,000 plus applicable taxes.

Cork concerned with county debtload over coming decade

Mike Robinson February 19, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH - Ward 3 county councillor Campbell Cork is concerned about Wellington County’s growing debt.

Township lends support to bill to protect farmers and food supply

Mike Robinson February 19, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH - Wellington North agrees with the Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA), which sought municipal support for Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act.

Mount Forest BIA proposes $70,100 budget

Mike Robinson February 19, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH – Councillor Sherry Burke believes plans for the Mount Forest BIA are ambitious,…

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Speeds to be reduced on several Centre Wellington roads

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Get your foot off the gas. Speed limits are about to be reduced on several roads in Centre Wellington after council approved a new posted speed limit bylaw on Nov. 27.

Council supports battery storage facilities in principle; will write resolutions of support

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council did not approve two proposals to locate battery storage facilities in the township at its Nov. 27 meeting, but it did express a willingness to entertain the idea.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.

Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding

GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Cox family grateful for community support after experimental cancer treatment

ERIN – Kevin Cox of Erin has jumped right back into normal life after apparently – hopefully – battling cancer for the second and final time.

Five people taken to hospital after Erin crash

ERIN – Five people were sent to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 22 east of Hillsburgh, at about 5:45pm on Nov. 26.

See all Erin area articles.

Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.

Melissa Karpenko crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

GRAND VALLEY – Melissa Karpenko joined the "Ontario Queen of the Furrow Club" when she was crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow at the Celebration of Excellence at the Orangeville Fair Grounds.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

HCP to stage Matilda

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage  Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.

See all Grey County area articles.

Children’s Foundation needs ‘urgent help’ with Adopt-A-Family campaign

GUELPH – “This year, we’ve already received 1,464 family referrals from local social agencies,” said program director Megan Harron, and as of Nov. 27 there are 120 families who have not yet been matched with support. 

Local mental health partners part of 988 Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline

GUELPH – You call 411 for directory assistance, 911 for emergencies, and now you can call 988 for urgent mental health support.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa council discusses proposed 2024 budget

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa staff are expected to come back to council with a proposed 2024 tax increase below 5%.

Council discusses Rockwood boundary reversal, drainage project, library lease

BRUCEDALE – During a brief regular meeting of council on Nov. 20, Guelph/Eramosa councillors discussed the reversal of the provincial decision to expand Rockwood's boundary, repairs to Hill Drain, and renewing the lease for the Rockwood library.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics

HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final. 

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton council rejects dedicated tax levy for fire department

MAPLETON – Council here has rejected a proposal to implement a two per cent dedicated tax levy to cover the financial needs of the township’s fire department.

Mapleton alters approach to staff cost-of-living increases

MAPLETON – Annual cost of living increases for township staff here will be based on average Consumer Price Index figures for the previous 12 months ending in August of each year, but will be capped at four per cent in any given year.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto wants to keep expanded Clifford urban boundary in place

MINTO – The Town of Minto will ask the Ontario government to leave a recent expansion of the Clifford Urban boundary in place.

Minto prepares for future water/wastewater system needs

MINTO – Water and sewage system capacity in some areas of Minto may not be sufficient to handle rapid growth without future upgrades, council here has learned.

See all Minto area articles.

Second annual witches walk raises funds for women’s shelter

ORANGEVILLE – Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association⁣ hosted the second annual witches walk on the evening of Oct. 27.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Palmerston gets into the Holiday Spirit with Light Up the Park event

PALMERSTON – The holiday season kicked off in Palmerston Nov. 17 with its annual Light Up the Park event at Lions Heritage Park.

Former NHL stars visit Palmerston

PALMERSTON - On Nov. 18, the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team came to the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Creative Landscape Depot raises $15,000 for Sunrise

PUSLINCH – The Creative Landscape Depot held a charity golf tournament in support of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre. 

Puslinch to hold Santa Claus Parade and other festive activities

ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Santa Claus parade here will take place on Nov. 26 from 2 to 5pm.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.

Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital

TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.

See all Toronto area articles.

Children’s Foundation needs ‘urgent help’ with Adopt-A-Family campaign

GUELPH – “This year, we’ve already received 1,464 family referrals from local social agencies,” said program director Megan Harron, and as of Nov. 27 there are 120 families who have not yet been matched with support. 

Local mental health partners part of 988 Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline

GUELPH – You call 411 for directory assistance, 911 for emergencies, and now you can call 988 for urgent mental health support.

See all Wellington County area articles.

OPINION: Flexible funding models for nurse practitioners required to fill health care gaps

DRAYTON – Flexible funding models for nurse practitioners (NPs) are required to fill the gaps in health care.

Harriston hosts annual Christmas parade

HARRISTON - The Santa Claus parade lit up the night in the community’s downtown on Nov. 18.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Talk less, listen more

In recent weeks we have been thinking about the past – more specifically, people and their impact on us. 

A Simple Fix

A few Wellington Advertiser employees were a bit perturbed to hear several Police Services Board (PSB) members denigrate this newspaper – or at least its reach and following – at last week’s PSB meeting.

Cherish Life

A few years back travelling on a high-speed train from Guangzhou to Shanghai we noticed a grand-dad keeping a close eye on his grandson. 

Columnists

Crown

By Kelly Waterhouse

It’s fair to say that when it comes to communication by text (or any other form of written conversation, or like, conversation in general), my spouse, the Carpenter, is monosyllabic. 

Guelph jail break in 1921 a bad idea for three men

By Stephen Thorning

Back in the summer of 1921 three young men got to know one another as inmates at the Ontario Reformatory on the east end of Guelph.

Reflections

By Submitted

What position in curling would Jesus say is the most righteous?

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