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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 47

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Patrick Raftis

North Wellington Community News

Local resident creator of concept image for Alma park project

Patrick Raftis August 24, 2023Community News

ALMA – Plans for a covered multi-purpose pad at Wallace Cumming Park here have attracted considerable interest locally since proposed at a recent meeting of the local parks and recreation committee.

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…

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Old Groves hospital to be demolished

FERGUS – It's official: the old Groves hospital here will be demolished and the Union Street property sold, with sale proceeds reinvested in future health care services in the area.        

WFA raising concerns about battery energy storage facilities proposed for rural land

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is raising concerns to municipalities about recent proposals within the county for battery energy storage facilities.

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.

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.

Chamber of Commerce transforms downtown Erin into ‘Window Wonderland’

ERIN - Downtown Erin sidewalks were packed last Friday November 17.

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.

Women in Crisis opens doors for first community open house in 15 years

GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis held an open house on Nov. 22, offering a glimpse of what goes on inside the heavily secured building.

Teacher wins silver at world judo competition

GUELPH – Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Amanda McAlpine recently competed in the Veterans World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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.

Old Groves hospital to be demolished

FERGUS – It's official: the old Groves hospital here will be demolished and the Union Street property sold, with sale proceeds reinvested in future health care services in the area.        

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.

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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