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Friday, February 3, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

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Patrick Raftis

North Wellington Community News

Municipal elections matter to everyone

Patrick Raftis October 18, 2022Community News, Editorials

No matter the level of government, during each term of office decisions will be made that eligible voters will agree or disagree with, often strongly. 

Park progress at Drayton Rotary Park

Patrick Raftis June 15, 2022Community News

Park progress – Development continues at Drayton Rotary Park. The new nature-focused, accessible,…

Pride decorations vandalized, more damage threatened online

Patrick Raftis June 7, 2022Community News, News

MINTO – While upset with damage to decorations set up for Pride Month (June), local Pride committee members are pleased with the support shown from their community in response to the vandalism.

Mapleton petitioning province for licensed childcare funding

Patrick Raftis February 17, 2022Community News, News

MAPLETON – Township officials are inviting local residents to join a campaign to press the province on local options for licensed child care.

Inviting lighting in Tannery Park

Patrick Raftis January 20, 2022Community News

Inviting lighting – Lit with glowing globes and seasonal lighting, the path through Tannery Park…

Harriston welcomed Santa Claus to town in grand style

Patrick Raftis November 25, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – The Harriston Santa Clause Parade was held on Nov. 20. The well-attended parade…

Halloween Haunt brought out the fun

Patrick Raftis November 4, 2021Community News, News

Halloween haunters – All dressed up and ready for the Halloween Haunt in Harriston on Oct. 29…

Mapleton council ponders changes to township’s procedural bylaw

Patrick Raftis November 4, 2021Community News, News

MAPLETON – A provision to allow citizens to address council in timely fashion regarding items on their meeting agenda could be part of a revised procedural bylaw in the works for the township.

Improv theatre

Patrick Raftis October 20, 2021Arts & Entertainment

Area residents were invited to participate in an evening of improv and theatre games at the…

Music in the Park

Patrick Raftis October 20, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Community News

Tailored Films and Gisha Productions Inc. presented Music in the Park, a Town of Minto Culture Days…

Township supports funding application from struggling lawn bowling club

Patrick Raftis October 20, 2021Community News

MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North will take the lead on an application for…

Mapleton council approves bylaw cutting speed limit near rural schools

Patrick Raftis October 7, 2021Community News, News

MAPLETON – A bylaw implementing a 60 kilometre per hour speed limit in school zones in rural areas of the township was approved by council on Sept. 29.

Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour held Oct. 2

Patrick Raftis October 7, 2021Community News

Machines and memories – The Palmerston Agricultural Society’s Tri-County Ag Machines and…

Grey Wellington Theatre Guild hosted youth theatre games night

Patrick Raftis October 7, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Community News

Theatre games – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild hosted a youth theatre games night at Mill…

Organizers say 2021 Minto Tuff Truck competition was toughest course yet

Patrick Raftis October 7, 2021Community News

Tuff Truck Challenge – The 2021 Minto Tuff Truck competition, held at the Harriston fairgrounds on Oct. 2, featured four classes of off-road vehicles competing on what organizers say is their toughest course yet.

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Township puts termite eradication program on hold

ELORA – The township has put termites on hold for now. A report on the matter was to be presented at the Jan. 30 council meeting, but Mayor Shawn Watters announced new information had been received by staff, and asked to take it off the agenda.

Elora Public School principal becomes manager of Centre Wellington Food Bank

FERGUS – Curt McQueen had both a rousing send-off and a momentous welcome on Jan. 30 as he retired as principal of Elora Public School and started a new job as manager of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Impasse over snowmobilers’ use of Elora Cataract Trailway could be nearing its end

ERIN – Three years after the Hillsburgh Snow Roamers were forced off a 14km stretch of the Elora Cataract Trailway owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority, the club is calling on town council to advocate for its return.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

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.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Guelph area articles.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

Firefighters, students help Sytske Drijber celebrate 103rd birthday

ROCKWOOD –  Firefighters paraded past Sytske Drijber’s house in honour of her 103rd birthday on Jan. 29. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase

MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.

Mapleton council approves new environmental stewardship advisory committee

MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to establish a new committee to provide advice on matters relating to environmental stewardship within the township.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church

HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

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.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

Puslinch farm taking Ministry of Transportation to Ontario Land Tribunal

PUSLINCH – A Puslinch farm is taking the Ministry of Transportation to the Ontario Land Tribunal after some of its land was expropriated for Highway 6/401 improvements.

See all Puslinch area articles.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival set for June 10

ABOYNE – Following a successful inaugural event last year, officials have announced the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival will be held on June 10.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest postmaster retires after 49 years

MOUNT FOREST – Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest,  Harrison, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.

Above average number of new building permits issued in Wellington North for second consecutive year

KENILWORTH – For the second year in a row, the number of building permits issued by the Wellington North building department has surpassed a 10-year average.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Swindlers need a comeuppance

It’s hard to keep up with the latest scams.

Choose peace

During a particularly raucous weekend I recall a frantic call from editorial staff. It happens in this line of work.

Quite the cartoon

Before this day and age, where every show imaginable is on demand, cartoons and kid shows were a Saturday morning routine for many. Oddly, shows from our youth still get airtime.

Columnists

Volunteer efforts a major factor in building Erin arenas

By Stephen Thorning

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

Red carpet ready

By Kelly Waterhouse

I am by no means a survivalist, (I can barely survive learning we’re out of chips), but when there is a snowstorm in the forecast, my husband, the Carpenter, launches into emergency preparedness mode. 

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1906, 1956

By Stephen Thorning

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

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