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Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Vol 59 Issue 03

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Mount Forest man charged in ‘attempted abduction’ of 13-year-old girl

Advertiser Staff September 27, 2022News, Police

LISTOWEL – On Sept. 25 at about 3:40pm Perth County OPP officers "responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female in Listowel and told her to get in his vehicle," police stated in a press release.

Mount Forest residents charged in Dufferin County theft, drug investigation

Advertiser Staff September 26, 2022News, Police

MOUNT FOREST – Three Mount Forest residents have been charged in connection with a drug and theft investigation in Dufferin County. Police say officers recovered property stolen from a Dufferin County address, including a stolen trailer, power tools, drugs and drug paraphernalia.

CPSC kicks off Radiothon campaign with $25,000 donation to Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation

Advertiser Staff September 22, 2022Community News, News

MOUNT FOREST – Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) helped to kick off the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation’s (LMHF) annual Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign with a gift of $25,000.

COVID-19 cases up significantly in region following three weeks of decline

Advertiser Staff September 22, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – After three weeks of steady decline, confirmed COVID-19 cases are up significantly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week, while local hospitalizations are down for the second straight week.

Two Wellington North residents charged in hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News

MAPLETON – Almost 14 years after 18-year-old Lucas Shortreed was struck by a car and left to die on the side of a road near Alma, police have charged two Wellington North residents in connection with his death.

Upper Grand school board launches student census

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is launching a student census – a survey of students that will help develop programs and determine staff training.

Pollination Guelph holding garden open house at Hospice Wellington

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News

GUELPH - It has been 10 years since Pollination Guelph volunteers first began planting habitat for pollinating insects around Hospice Wellington.

Erin Legion organizes memorial service to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Holly Ferguson September 21, 2022News

Service for the Queen – The Erin Legion held a Cenotaph ceremony in Remembrance of Queen…

Assault charge in Fergus

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022Police

FERGUS – A Fergus resident was charged with assault following an incident here last weekend.…

Police beat: Dump truck rollover

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022Police

Dump truck rollover GUELPH/ERAMOSA – No one was seriously injured but there was quite a mess to…

Police look to identify person of interest following thefts

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022Police

MOUNT FOREST – Police are asking for the public’s help to identifying a person of interest in…

Hooves for Hospice returns for fifth year on October 15

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News, Rural

FERGUS - The annual Hooves for Hospice fundraiser is set for Oct. 15 at 11am.

Harvesting Hope breakfast returns to GrandWay Events Centre

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News

ELORA - Harvesting Hope, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington’s (BBBSCW) annual fall fundraiser, is back.

Co-operators golf tournament raises $142,500 for Elora House

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News

GUELPH – Co-operators presented a cheque for $142,500 to Elora House after a day of golf at Glencairn Golf Club on Sept. 6.

Motorcyclist dead, driver injured in crash north of Guelph

Advertiser Staff September 21, 2022News, Police

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the crash, north of Guelph at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 38, on Sept. 20 at about 8:45pm.

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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.

Community exceeds match-challenge goal of $300,000 for Groves hospital

ABOYNE – Lori Arsenault can’t quite believe the generosity of the community, but she’s getting used to it after two banner years in 2024 and 2025.

Spike in flu cases leads to longer emergency room waits, more hospital admissions

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As feared, more patients are visiting hospital emergency departments and being admitted with influenza.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Spike in flu cases leads to longer emergency room waits, more hospital admissions

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As feared, more patients are visiting hospital emergency departments and being admitted with influenza.

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.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

It’s all fun, games on Family Day thanks to Erin Rotary Club

ERIN – The Erin Rotary Club is once again organizing a day of fun, music, food and activities for Family Day, which this year is Feb. 16.

Erin Garden Club’s flower show award winners

ERIN – Erin Garden Club’s annual trophies and “Judge’s Choice” flower show award winners for 2025.

See all Erin area articles.

Grand Valley community chills out for charity

GRAND VALLEY – The 35th edition of the Grand Valley Lions Club Polar Bear Dip took place at Stuckey Park in Grand Valley on Jan. 3.

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.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

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.

Spike in flu cases leads to longer emergency room waits, more hospital admissions

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As feared, more patients are visiting hospital emergency departments and being admitted with influenza.

UGDSB seeks input on before, after-school care

GUELPH – Parents and guardians looking for before- or after-school care can inform the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) in a survey between now and 4pm on Jan. 30. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Widows weigh in on Highway 6 safety concerns

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Sabrina Genereaux and Kathleen Pronk know all too well that car crashes can wreak havoc.

Winter weekend at Rockwood Conservation Area

ROCKWOOD – What can you do on a wintry weekend in January?

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.

Mapleton sheep farmers recognized with national award

WALLENSTEIN – Ryan and Romy Schill took the national stage late last year in recognition of their outstanding work as young farmers. 

Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser grows to include Mapleton

MINTO – Mapleton will be joining Minto this year to raise funds at the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto PA day camps keeping kids busy when schools closed

MINTO – PA Day Camp has officially opened in Minto and the first day will be Jan. 30. 

Clifford Rotary Club donates to Perth County Dairy Producers Committee

CLIFFORD – On Jan. 8, the Clifford Rotary Club donated $1,000 to the Perth County Dairy Producers Committee for its school milk program.

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.

Puslinch residents can chime in on budget

PUSLINCH – Before council approves the 2026 budget, councillors and staff want to know how residents want their tax dollars spent.

Trees for Tots raises over $90,000 for children’s foundation

GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington kicked off 2026 with its annual Trees for Tots community fundraiser on Jan. 10, raising more than $90,000 by picking up Christmas trees from throughout Guelph, Puslinch and Rockwood. 

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.

Mapleton sheep farmers recognized with national award

WALLENSTEIN – Ryan and Romy Schill took the national stage late last year in recognition of their outstanding work as young farmers. 

Spike in flu cases leads to longer emergency room waits, more hospital admissions

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As feared, more patients are visiting hospital emergency departments and being admitted with influenza.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest youths to compete in Ontario Winter Games

ORILLIA – Two Mount Forest teens are hoping to land some kicks and bring home some wins from the Ontario Winter Games. 

Vipers host Hockey Day in Arthur on Jan. 3

ARTHUR – It was Hockey Day at the Arthur Community Centre on Jan. 3, with U5 to U21 teams from Arthur, Mount Forest, Orangeville, Grand Valley and Walkerton taking the ice.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Spring spiff-up

A list is already starting to be compiled for little jobs this spring.

Snow man

As Wellington County faces a more traditional winter, replete with bus and event cancellations, outdoor workers and their good deeds came to mind.

Out with the old, who knows about the new

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

Columnists

Fresh air

By Kelly Waterhouse

How quickly our bubble of holiday happiness and New Year’s excitement burst with the disturbing daily headlines (plural) of the last week coming out of our neighbour to the south. Don’t dare ask what could happen next. Just don’t. 

Elora-to-Guelph highway paved 95 years ago

By Stephen Thorning

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

Rivalry

By Kelly Waterhouse

Over the holiday season, I had inquiries asking if Santa Claus delivered my San Francisco 49ers George Kittle jersey.

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