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Saturday, January 3, 2026 | Vol 59 Issue 01

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Stephen Thorning

Thorning Revisited

American woman acquitted in Harriston shooting

Stephen Thorning December 30, 2025Thorning Revisited

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

Fergus Legion branch received charter in May 1935

Stephen Thorning December 22, 2025Thorning Revisited

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

Celebrating Christmas in Wellington County in 1954

Stephen Thorning December 17, 2025Thorning Revisited

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

Fergus widow horrified at empty grave of husband

Stephen Thorning December 10, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Palmerston railroad worker proved hard to track

Stephen Thorning December 3, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Critic’s 1925 novel caused a sensation in Elora

Stephen Thorning November 26, 2025Thorning Revisited

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‘Honest John’ McGowan combined farming, business, politics

Stephen Thorning November 19, 2025Thorning Revisited

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William Cone made dynamos in Fergus in 1890s

Stephen Thorning November 13, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Elora recognized WWII vets in 1946

Stephen Thorning November 5, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Orton photos show old and new railway stations

Stephen Thorning October 29, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Historic cemetery in Eramosa established in 1873

Stephen Thorning October 22, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Birge’s Mill became an Eramosa landmark

Stephen Thorning October 15, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration

Stephen Thorning October 8, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Wyandot Public School opened in January 1959

Stephen Thorning September 24, 2025Thorning Revisited

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Agricultural society staged inaugural Erin Fall Fair in 1950

Stephen Thorning September 17, 2025Thorning Revisited

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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.

Tow truck driver dies two days after being struck by vehicle

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A tow truck driver has died two days after a being hit by a vehicle while trying to assist another motorist.

Paid parking on pause in downtown Elora

ELORA – The township has put a pause on paid parking in downtown Elora due to “weather-related challenges” it states on its Facebook page.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

To avoid getting sick over holidays, get your shots now: public health

GUELPH – Local public health officials are echoing a statement from the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, to get flu and COVID-19 shots before the holidays arrive.

Local health unit first in Ontario to offer avian flu vaccines

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was the first health unit in Ontario to administer the H5N1 vaccine to humans in the fight against avian influenza.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin council passes budget with 3.8% tax hike

ERIN – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but town council here has approved the 2026 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.8 per cent – up from the 2.5% originally proposed.

Locals enjoyed a festive breakfast with Santa at the Erin Legion Dec. 14.

ERIN – Santa got some down-time at the Breakfast with Santa event at the Erin Legion on Dec. 14.

See all Erin area articles.

Enbridge, Grand Valley fire department partner on Safe Community Project Zero

GRAND VALLEY – On Nov. 4, Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Grand Valley and District Fire Department worked together to improve home safety and attempt to bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

‘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.

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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.

Speeder of the Week

GUELPH – On Dec. 19 at about 8:40pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway.

Students host successful toy drive

GUELPH – A group of Grade 11 Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute International Baccalaureate students, along with their teacher adviser Mr. Lloyd, collected over $300 in cash and $500 worth of new toys to give to local children and families

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood streets lined for Santa Claus parade

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 11 drew a large crowd.

Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 2.7% tax rate increase

BRUCEDALE  – Gyelph/Eramosa council has passed the municipality’s 2026 budget, which will include a 2.71 per cent tax rate increase for 2026.

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.

Driver charged in Mapleton crash that sent three to hospital

MAPLETON – Emergency crews responded to the single-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton Township on Dec. 28 at about 4:45pm.

Moorefield Optimists welcome community to outdoor ice rink

MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Optimists maintain an ice rink outside their hall at 14 Ball Ave. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto’s Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve event cancelled

PALMERSTON – Organizers say they are "very disappointed to make the difficult decision to cancel the event, as Fire and Ice is a much-loved community celebration."

Town awards water tower painting for over $251,000

MINTO – The Clifford Water Tower is set to get a $251,000 makeover sometime in the spring. 

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.

Santa Claus parades through Palmerston

PALMERSTON – Crowds lined Palmerston’s main street on Dec. 6 to watch this year’s Santa Claus Parade. 

Minto hosting annual New Year’s Eve party

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Fire and the Palmerston Lions Club have joined forces to host Minto’s annual Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Party.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Rae announces over $700,000 for police

PERTH-WELLINGTON –  On Dec. 11, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced the province will spend over $700,000 to fund local police service programs. 

Over $6.6 million in OMPF funding to be split by seven local municipalities

PERTH-WELLINGTON –  On Nov. 24, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced over $6.6 million for local municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) for 2026.

See all Perth County area articles.

White Wolf remains silent on plans for Aberfoyle, Hillsburgh wells

ABERFOYLE – White Wolf Inc. held its first stakeholder meeting since taking over the wells in Aberfoyle and Hillsburgh from Blue Triton Canada.

Puslinch Township to purchase recreational land; silent on details

ABERFOYLE – It appears Puslinch Township is planning to purchase property to be used for recreational purposes.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Government satisfaction scores fall like winter snow as Canadians blanketed in cost-of-living challenges

TORONTO – The year 2025 ends much the way it started: with political and economic turmoil that has persisted in some form or another for the duration, with Canada and the United States continuing to fail to reach a trade deal, and that relationship strained. 

Kenilworth cowgirl wins big at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

TORONTO – Kaitlyn Wagg remembers clearly the first time she made the trip from her hometown of Kenilworth to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. 

See all Toronto area articles.

String of thefts at Rare Charitable Research Reserve’s Springbank Farm Hub

CAMBRIDGE – A recent series of thefts at the Springbank Farm Hub has resulted in the loss of essential equipment and left a mark on both operations and community spirit.

Cardiac director: pace yourself when shovelling snow this winter

KITCHENER  – As heavy snow hits the region, local emergency departments are preparing for a spike in cardiac events. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

New province-wide recycling model begins

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Jan. 1, Wellington County’s residential collection program is fully managed by Circular Materials Ontario, along with Waste Management and Recycling Services.

Local school board trustees refuse to speak to media

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Asked for interviews about their roles, Wellington County trustees from both the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board refused to be interviewed on record.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Two men plead guilty in connection with beating, murder of Jason John Brown

GUELPH – Travis Willard Wand and Steven Jon Walsom-Gerigs, both charged in connection with the 2019 beating, kidnapping and murder of 43-year-old Jason John Brown, were sentenced in Guelph court on Dec. 22.

Knox church hosts nativity scene exhibit

WELLINGTON NORTH – Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn hosted its annual nativity scene exhibit over the last weekend of November and first weekend of December.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Out with the old, who knows about the new

As the year ends, the best of hopes is wished for 2026.

So this is Christmas

It is a bit of a novelty to publish a newspaper on Christmas Day.

There’s a chill out there

This coming Sunday marks the winter solstice. It’s a day we look forward to because it signals that daylight will last longer.

Columnists

American woman acquitted in Harriston shooting

By Stephen Thorning

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

Unbothered

By Kelly Waterhouse

This may be a lofty goal, but if I write it down it will help me stay focused. Keep me accountable. 

Christmas bliss

By Kelly Waterhouse

In the quiet darkness of a December morning, before the thick ribbon of bright pink sunrise expands, pulling the winter sun from the horizon line, there is a beautiful weight to the stillness. 

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