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Friday, June 2, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 22

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Robin George

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Blitz team leaving Erin for Orangeville

Robin George April 12, 2023News

ERIN  – After its inaugural season in Erin, the Blitz hockey team is moving to Orangeville. 

‘Village Finding Project’ connects kids in crisis with safe adults

Robin George April 5, 2023News

GUELPH – Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGWC) has launched a “Village Finding Project.” 

Erin high school band achieves gold standard at music festival

Robin George April 5, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

ERIN  – The Erin Music Players Orchestra (TEMPO) band at Erin District High School (EDHS) was awarded the gold standard at the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival in Ancaster on March 2.

‘Sunshine List’ includes 19 north Wellington municipal employees

Robin George April 5, 2023Community News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Close to 130 Wellington County municipal employees were paid over $100,000 last year, an increase of 22% from 2021.

Guelph Black Heritage Society undeterred in wake of break-in, threats, harassment

Robin George March 31, 2023News

GUELPH  – Early Wednesday afternoon someone broke into the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) Heritage Hall. The break-in follows years of threatening and hateful messages that have been increasing in frequency and intensity in recent months, GBHS officials say.

Signs not permitted on Guelph/Eramosa boulevards

Robin George March 29, 2023News

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council will amend a boulevard maintenance and highway obstruction  bylaw to clarify signs are not allowed on municipal boulevards. 

Council discusses health/safety committee, bylaw complaints, noise bylaw exemptions

Robin George March 29, 2023News

BRUCEDALE – Items discussed at the March 20 Guelph/Eramosa council meeting include a health and safety committee report, bylaw enforcement complaint policy and noise bylaw exemptions. 

First Whistle Stop Easter Bunny breakfast fundraiser held at the Puslinch Community Centre

Robin George March 29, 2023News

Easter fundraiser – The first Whistle Stop Easter Bunny breakfast fundraiser brought out 250…

It’s never too late (or too soon) to plan an end-of-life ceremony

Robin George March 29, 2023News

GUELPH – Celebrant Christine Lafazanos said end-of-life ceremonies can happen any time, from before a person’s death to years after. 

Township water systems rated well, private septic systems overdue for inspections: report

Robin George March 29, 2023News

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa councillors learned recently the township’s water systems are operating smoothly but private septic systems in the municipality are overdue for inspections.

Number of municipal employees on ‘Sunshine List’ grows by 22%

Robin George March 28, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In total, 129 employees of Wellington County and its seven lower-tier municipalities were on the 2022 Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, up from 106 in 2021.

Author launches debut novel; seven more on way

Robin George March 22, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Community News, News

MOOREFIELD – The Dead Lie is the first book in a mystery thriller series written by retired teacher Ivanka Fear. 

Thousands raised at weekend event for Syrian, Turkish earthquake relief

Robin George March 22, 2023News

GUELPH – A fundraiser here for Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief was a great success, raised thousands for the cause. 

Brown’s new book helps moms ‘worry less and live more’

Robin George March 22, 2023Community News

MAPLETON – Instead of worrying what may go wrong, Alison Brown has learned to ask “What if this goes great? What if the best is yet to come?” 

Rockwood apartment building approved in principle

Robin George March 21, 2023News

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has provided in-principle support for a new 28-unit, three-storey apartment building in downtown Rockwood. 

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With strategic plan in place township can get down to business, develop work plan

ELORA – Centre Wellington council approved the long-awaited strategic plan on May 29 that will guide the budget, priorities of staff, and establish new advisory committees to help council reach its goals before the next election in 2026.

Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival next weekend

ABOYNE – People can connect with local authors, write with a typewriter, listen to stories and music, or even watch a puppet show at the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival.  

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Sharpe Farm Supplies opens second location in Wellington County

ERIN – Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. has expanded farther east into Wellington County with the purchase of Budson Farm and Feed Company in Erin.

Town of Erin hosts annual Touch-A-Truck event

Truck touching – The Town of Erin revved up the excitement for National Public Works Week by hosting their popular annual Touch-A-Truck event at the town office on the morning of May 27.

See all Erin area articles.

Multiple fire departments respond to Tuesday morning barn blaze

EAST GARAFRAXA – Three fire services, including two from Wellington County, responded to a barn fire on the 12th Line here on Tuesday morning.

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…

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Referendum: 98% against private, for-profit health care

GUELPH – The Guelph and District Health Coalition is hopeful the government will hear the message that people value public health care and don’t want it privatized.

The Grove youth hubs, Homewood Research Institute receive funding to evaluate services

GUELPH – The Grove Hubs and the Homewood Research Institute have received a $100,000 grant to evaluate the reach and delivery of services provided at youth hubs dotted across Guelph and Wellington County.

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockmosa Park project nears completion

ROCKWOOD – Freshly planted trees, a rock climbing structure and taped-off pavilion were noticed by some families and dog walkers enjoying Rockmosa Park last weekend. 

Guelph/Eramosa council appoints liaisons, passes tax rate and road closure bylaws

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council appointed liaisons and passed bylaws about tax rates and road closures on May 23. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Drayton Youth Centre launches new website, seeks volunteers

DRAYTON – The Drayton Youth Centre has gone through many changes in the last couple of years. 

Mapleton Historical society draws full house for presentation on local Black history

MOOREFIELD – About 100 people attended the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 12 at the Moorefield Community Centre.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Exhibit celebrates ‘Small Town PRIDE’

ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has collaborated with Minto Pride to create “Our Small Town PRIDE: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Stories and History.”

Norwell student show set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston

HARRISTON – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition. 

See all Minto area articles.

Public health takes action after food poisoning incident at International Women’s Day event

GUELPH – The local board of health heard the story of an International Women’s Day event that went wrong, and a collaboration between public health inspectors and the host that went right at a meeting on May 3.

Police beat: Arthur man faces numerous charges after traffic stop

ORANGEVILLE – An Arthur man is facing numerous charges after a traffic stop here last week.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch to launch free drop-in roller skating at Optimist Recreation Centre rink

PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is launching a new drop-in roller skating program at the Optimist Recreation Centre Rink based on a recommendation from the township’s Youth Advisory Committee.  

Puslinch Township will hire its own senior planner

PUSLINCH – The township is receiving enough planning applications that it needs its own planner – and on May 24, council agreed.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Public health asks residents to complete cannabis survey

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials are encouraging area residents to complete an online survey about cannabis.

Referendum: 98% against private, for-profit health care

GUELPH – The Guelph and District Health Coalition is hopeful the government will hear the message that people value public health care and don’t want it privatized.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Alzheimer’s walk in Mount Forest

Alzheimer’s walk – Mount Forest was among the area locations to host the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 27.

Taste Real Spring Rural Romp highlights local county lifestyle

Experiencing agriculture – Visitors check out the barn at Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, one of the…

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How to grow a beard

It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago. 

Wide world of sports

With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions. 

Misery loves company

When Warden Lennox catches up with the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus, we suspect he will find…

Columnists

Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

Number 92

By Kelly Waterhouse

I feel it is my civic duty to tell you that if you live in Wellington County and are not a card-carrying member of your local library, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.

Editor Acton Burrows influenced Wellington – and Canada

By Stephen Thorning

The name means nothing to the majority of people today, in Wellington County or elsewhere in Ontario. 

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