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Friday, March 24, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 12

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases up significantly across WDGPH region

Advertiser Staff December 22, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up significantly this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remain steady.

WCDSB kindergarten registration opens Jan. 9

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022News

GUELPH - Families can register kindergarten children for for the Wellington Catholic District School Board’s 2023-24 school year beginning Jan. 9.

Police investigating recent thefts from Fergus vehicles

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Police

FERGUS – Police are asking for help to identifying a person of interest (right) and a vehicle…

Toronto man charged with dangerous, impaired driving in snowmobile crash

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022News, Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have now charged a Toronto man with dangerous and impaired driving in connection with a serious snowmobile crash almost a year ago near Belwood.

Holiday surprise: Groves Hospital Foundation receives $500,000 donation

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022News

ABOYNE – Groves Hospital Foundation officials say they were thrilled to receive a donation of over $500,000 from Alex and Deb Beath just in time for the holidays.

The Grove Guelph Wellington youth hubs reflect on positive year

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022News

GUELPH – The Grove Wellington Guelph has accomplished much this year in addressing the mental health concerns of the community. 

Trillium grants allows Innovation Centre to go hybrid

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022News

GUELPH – On Dec. 16, Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner met the Innovation Guelph team to hear more about…

Police seek suspects in Mapleton crime spree

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Police

MAPLETON – Police are seeking help to identify two people that could be involved with a recent…

OPP: Drivers not stopping for school buses in Erin

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Police

ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say they are actively investigating “serial traffic…

Timeless tale comes to life in Ballet Jorgen’s Cinderella

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Arts & Entertainment

GUELPH – A beloved fairy tale comes to life in Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella at River Run Centre on Jan. 15 at 2pm. 

COVID-19 cases down this week; hospitalizations up

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are down significantly this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations have increased.

Trillium grant allows Guelph Tool Library more chance to engage with community

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2022News

GUELPH – On Dec. 3, local MPP Mike Schreiner visited the Repair Cafe at the Guelph Tool Library…

Police beat: Driver faces careless driving charge after car hits tree

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2022Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener driver has been charged with careless driving after a car slammed into a tree here recently.

Puslinch man wearing no pants charged in collision

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2022Police

GUELPH – A Puslinch man faces charges after a driver wearing no pants rear-ended another car here…

Federal government funding to help independent book sellers

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2022News

GUELPH - The government of Canada will provide $156,575 to the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association (CIBA) to increase its ability to sell books online across Canada in 2022-23 and 2023-24.

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Sharon Kelly, aka ‘McMom’, recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities

FERGUS – Sharon Kelly is being recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities for being an outstanding fundraiser. She is one of six employees of McDonald's restaurants across Canada to receive the recognition.

SIU investigating single-vehicle crash overnight in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle crash that left a man with serious injuries.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Boil water advisory in effect for Town of Erin

ERIN – A boil water advisory is in effect for those hooked up to the Town of Erin's water system following a watermain break at Main and Water Streets on Friday morning.

Drinking and driving

FERGUS – On March 3 at about 1:45pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on St. Andrew Street West here.

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.

Thousands raised at weekend event for Syrian, Turkish earthquake relief

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

Stelter to speak about John Galt, the local Indigenous and the founding of Guelph

GUELPH - The Guelph Historical Society is hosting a lecture about Guelph’s founding father after its annual general meeting on April 4.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Rockwood apartment building approved in principle

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

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Total council remuneration up by nearly $23,000 in Mapleton

MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $22,949 in 2022.

Author launches debut novel; seven more on way

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

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto council updated on industrial condominium development

MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.

Economic development staff present 2022 review to council

MINTO – The town’s economic development staff presented Minto council with a review of 2022 department activities on March 7.

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.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Police beat: Stolen boat motor

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Waterloo man has been charged with theft after a boat motor was stolen from a business here last week.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Provincial budget ‘will help us build a stronger Ontario’: Rae

TORONTO – The provincial government says its 2023-24 budget, introduced on Thursday, includes key investments in housing, agriculture and health care, while opposition parties say the plan falls short in a number of areas.

Spring maintenance tips every car owner should know

WELLINGTON COUNTY -  Winter driving in Canada is hard on vehicles. Ice, salt, potholes, grocery carts – there’s no shortage of reasons to give your car some much-needed TLC this spring. But maintenance can be expensive, so it’s helpful to understand what needs attention now, and what can wait.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North residents to see 9% tax hike

KENILWORTH – Wellington North property owners will see a 9% increase to the 2023 tax bill following a third budget meeting, at which council determined what to fund through a $9 million levy.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Shop class

The announcement that Grade 9 and 10 students in Ontario will require one mandatory shop class is good news indeed.

Open Mind: ‘You look pretty good for your age’

Age is one of the first things we notice about people. Do they appear young, or are they older? When we categorize people, whether young or old, based solely on age, it can lead to ageism.

Bill C-18 in the news

The Canadian government’s answer to displaced advertising revenue is to force Google and Facebook to give money to news organizations.

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Two books provide valuable insight on building stone

By Stephen Thorning

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

Let’s get to it

By Kelly Waterhouse

Hey spring, thanks for showing up. You’re right on time. I have been anticipating your arrival…

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1908, 1953

By Stephen Thorning

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

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