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Monday, June 27, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 25

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Community News

Wellington North hires new finance director

Jordan Snobelen June 6, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North has hired Farhad Hossain as the township's new finance director, replacing Adam McNabb.

School boards to highlight student voices during Pride month

Paige Peacock June 6, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, local school boards are partaking in several initiatives to celebrate Pride month, emphasizing the importance of highlighting student voices and lived experiences.  

Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue Tory tradition

Patrick Raftis June 3, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.

Electricity bills increasing in Wellington North

Jordan Snobelen June 2, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH - The Ontario Energy Board approved an application from Wellington North Power to increase its rates.

Relay for Life returns to Wellington Heights Secondary School

Jordan Snobelen June 1, 2022Community News, News

MOUNT FOREST – Students are hitting the track at Wellington Heights Secondary School on June 3 for the return of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. It’ll be the first Relay For Life event held at the school in three years.

Perth-Wellington candidates discuss race, gender, vaccine mandates in Alma

Patrick Raftis June 1, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

ALMA – Questions from the audience opened the door to discussions that included misinformation and references to discredited theories at a provincial all-candidates meeting here on May 31.

Walk for Guide Dogs raises over $4,400

Patrick Raftis June 1, 2022Community News, News

MOUNT FOREST – The annual Walk for Dog Guides here raised over $4,400 on Saturday.

Police looking for clues after hit and run involving teen bicyclist

Advertiser Staff June 1, 2022Community News, News, Police

SOUTHGATE – On May 31 at about 8:20pm, emergency crews responded to the scene at a Southgate Township address on the north side of Highway 89, the boundary road between Wellington North and Southgate.

First Drayton Rotary Cruise Night of 2022 to be held June 6 in Kinsmen Park

Community News Staff June 1, 2022Community News

DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club, of District 6330, is bringing back its successful Cruise Nights car shows this summer. 

Faces and Life exhibition opens at Minto Arts Gallery on June 2

Submitted June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Community News

HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is presenting Faces and Life, an exhibition by Diane Morgan, at the Minto Arts Gallery.

Lifeguard shortage impacts program hours at Mount Forest and Arthur swimming pools

Jordan Snobelen June 1, 2022Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Outdoor pools in Mount Forest and Arthur will be open this summer with a change in operating hours due to staffing challenges.

Chose your own adventure at local library

Rosie Krul June 1, 2022Community News

Wellington County Library programs are up and running, and we have something for everyone! 

Fitness on the Farm held at Mapleton farm

Patrick Raftis June 1, 2022Community News

Fitness on the Farm – Local fitness trainer Leona Ottens hosted Fitness on the Farm at her Mapleton farm on May 29.

Theatre Norwell to stage Ted Johns’ classic The Farm Show

Submitted June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Community News

PALMERSTON - Theatre Norwell is set to stage The Farm Show edited by Ted Johns. 

Reflections: Happy Pride Month

Submitted June 1, 2022Community News

Happy Pride Month everyone! I really like the month of June for many reasons:  – the weather…

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Slow down: certain Centre Wellington roads to see speed reductions

ELORA – The township will pay $50,000 for new speed limit signs now that township staff have identified roads where speeds need to be changed.

Puslinch and Centre Wellington to share fire chief

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council voted in favour of a motion to enter into a shared service agreement with Centre Wellington for Tom Mulvey to be fire chief for both municipalities.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

EWFHT offers free virtual workshops

ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team is offering a couple of free virtual workshops:…

Who’s running in the municipal election?

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open. 

See all Erin area articles.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Delegation calls on school board to declare a climate state of emergency

GUELPH – A delegation of staff and students is calling on Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials to declare a climate state of emergency.

Fourth Grove youth hub opens in Guelph on U of G campus

GUELPH – The Grove Guelph Wellington opened its fourth youth wellness hub on June 21 – this one on the University of Guelph campus, but it’s there to serve all youth in the city, not just university students.

See all Guelph area articles.

New child care centre opens in Rockwood

ROCKWOOD – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and County of Wellington held the grand opening for a child care centre and EarlyON Child and Family Centre at Sacred Heart Catholic School here on June 23.

Outdoor classroom dedicated in memory of former Eramosa Public School teacher

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An outdoor classroom has been dedicated in memory of a former Eramosa Public School teacher, Darlene Shaw, who school officials referred to as the “fairy godmother” of the school. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Drayton water tower tank elevation set for June 29

DRAYTON - The new Drayton water tower tank will be lifted into place, subject to weather conditions, on June 29.

Maryborough Public School take part in Moorefield tree planting

Tree planting – The Grade 5/6 class at Maryborough Public School, led by their teacher Lori…

See all Mapleton area articles.

Council concerned about red tape resulting from housing legislation

MINTO – Officials here are concerned some provincial efforts aimed at improving housing affordability are doing more to create red tape than to correct the problem. A report presented to town council by Triton Engineering senior planner Bill White at the June 21 meeting outlines numerous concerns.

Harriston bank robbed at gunpoint

HARRISTON – Police are investigating an armed robbery at the RBC bank here June 22.

See all Minto area articles.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Electrical fire destroys trailer near Puslinch Lake

PUSLINCH – An electrical fire has destroyed a trailer at McClintock’s Trailer Resort near Puslinch Lake. Brent Smith, chief fire prevention officer with Puslinch Fire and Rescue, said the call came in at 7:50 on June 21 for a structure fire at McClintock’s Trailer Resort.

Puslinch and Centre Wellington to share fire chief

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council voted in favour of a motion to enter into a shared service agreement with Centre Wellington for Tom Mulvey to be fire chief for both municipalities.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Mount Forest residents prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees

MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest residents are ready to open their hearts and doors to Ukrainian refugees as the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron strives to resettle 42 families in Wellington County.

Delegation calls on school board to declare a climate state of emergency

GUELPH – A delegation of staff and students is calling on Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials to declare a climate state of emergency.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest residents prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees

MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest residents are ready to open their hearts and doors to Ukrainian refugees as the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron strives to resettle 42 families in Wellington County.

Who’s running in the municipal election?

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open. 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Controlling the narrative

Readers may notice that going forward, page 6, generally reserved for police news, contains far fewer names of people charged by the Wellington County OPP.

Time for a change

If the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce intends to continue with its Awards of Excellence, it really needs to do some soul searching on its rules of engagement. What happened with the Citizen of the Year choice should never happen again.

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There are certain things in life where people want the best of class.

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Telephone operator frightened to death in 1933

By Stephen Thorning

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

Fancy

By Kelly Waterhouse

It’s fair to say the Carpenter and I aren’t fancy people. Our house isn’t fancy. The stuff in it isn’t fancy.  

Foundation

By Kelly Waterhouse

I thought it would be an interesting exercise to ask my grown children, now in their 20s, what they would have me say about their father, the Carpenter, for a Father’s Day column.  

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