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Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 27

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COVID-19

Viruses returning to historic levels: public health

Robin George January 7, 2025COVID-19, News

GUELPH – After a lull during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, public health officials are reporting that viruses, including the flu and RSV, are returning to historic levels.

Survey: youth recovering from COVID-19 isolation but there are still disturbing trends

Joanne Shuttleworth September 11, 2024COVID-19, News

GUELPH – The latest analysis of a youth well-being survey indicates the mental health of youth is improving since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. But youth are also displaying behaviour that’s concerning to public health officials.

COVID-19 outbreaks at Guelph General Hospital; Public Health no longer testing wastewater

Robin George August 28, 2024COVID-19, News

GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Guelph General Hospital on Aug. 23, after patients caught the virus during their stay in the hospital.

Hospitals, health teams launch website on care options for cold/flu, COVID-19, RSV

Advertiser Staff December 7, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local health care providers are part of a group that has launched a new website to help residents "get the right care at the right time."

Public health launches fall vaccine campaign for flu, COVID-19

Advertiser Staff October 6, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has launched its fall vaccine campaign, offering residents the chance to receive the flu and COVID-19 shot at the same time.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

Advertiser Staff September 22, 2023Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

Chris Daponte September 21, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

The kids are not alright: pandemic restrictions led to increased depression, anxiety: report

Joanne Shuttleworth September 7, 2023COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, along with other community partners, has taken a deep dive into the data to see the secondary impacts of COVID-19 on children and youth – and it doesn't look good.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston and District Hospital

Advertiser Staff September 7, 2023Community News, COVID-19, News

PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Palmerston and District Hospital. Officials say two inpatients and five staff at the hospital have tested positive for the virus.

Mapleton to engage consultant to assist with pursuit of grants

Patrick Raftis July 13, 2023COVID-19, News

MAPLETON – Township council has directed the municipality’s CAO to work with a consulting firm to pursue opportunities for funding from upper tiers of government.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

Advertiser Staff June 9, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases up slightly across WDGPH; hospitalizations steady

Advertiser Staff March 1, 2023COVID-19, News

*NOTE: Going forward, the Advertiser will no longer provide weekly COVID-19 case data updates and…

Confirmed COVID-19 cases up slightly across WDGPH; hospitalizations steady

Advertiser Staff February 24, 2023Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has stabilized over the last week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while overall cases have increased slightly.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the WDGPH region have more than doubled in a week

Advertiser Staff February 15, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has more than doubled over the last week in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region, while overall cases have increased slightly.

Community groups plan application for pandemic recovery funding

Patrick Raftis February 10, 2023Community News, COVID-19, News

MINTO – The Town of Minto has agreed to provide interim funding, if needed, if an application for a grant to help community organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic is successful.

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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.

Police seek man charged in connection to abduction, death

GUELPH – Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.

Move over Tall Man, a new statue is coming to the Elora Green Space

ELORA - Council got a glimpse of Mo the Moose Fawn at its June 30 meeting and soon everyone can get a close up look - and selfies - once it’s sited in the Elora Green Space.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down

FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle

ERIN – Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.

Orton celebrates Canada Day

ORTON  – The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Start-up program sees record-breaking applications

NEUSTADT – This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has provided over 318 student entrepreneurs with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). 

See all Grey County area articles.

Police seek man charged in connection to abduction, death

GUELPH – Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.

Arboretum to host butterfly, moth and dragonfly workshops

GUELPH – The Arboretum in Guelph will be holding three full-day workshops on butterflies, moths and dragonflies. On July 7 from 9am to 4pm, Andalyne Tofflemire will educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered will include butterfly natural history, ca

See all Guelph area articles.

Teen left with ‘life-altering’ injuries after two-vehicle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Five people were seriously injured when two vehicles collided head-on just outside Ariss on July 1 at about 11pm.

“Lunch Bunch” group from Rockwood Older Adults Centre create Canada flag collage

ROCKWOOD – Mary Andruchiw and Pat Foster show off the Canada flag collage made by the “Lunch Bunch” group from the Rockwood Older Adults Centre.

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.

Drayton 150 Celebration a success

DRAYTON – Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.

Bridge replacement to cost $1.4 million, cause four-week closure

GUELPH – A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

‘Transformative moment’: MRI machine arrives at Palmerston hospital

PALMERSTON – After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.

Town of Minto recognizes Bob Emmerson as Senior of the Year

MINTO – Bob Emmerson has been recognized by the Town of Minto as Senior of the Year for his outstanding contributions, after the age of 65, that strengthened and protected communities. 

See all Minto area articles.
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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. 

Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field

ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

See all Orangeville area articles.

George and Lynda White pledge $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign

PALMERSTON – Last summer George and Lynda White pledged $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Man, woman charged in copper wire theft

PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials say "a Good Samaritan" called police to report "a suspicious person damaging wires affixed to hydro poles" on Arkell Road on July 2.

Council gives green light to Morriston development proposal

MORRISTON – Despite objections from local residents, Puslinch council approved a housing development proposal in Morriston on June 18.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

See all Toronto area articles.

Police seek man charged in connection to abduction, death

GUELPH – Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Man, woman charged in copper wire theft

PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials say "a Good Samaritan" called police to report "a suspicious person damaging wires affixed to hydro poles" on Arkell Road on July 2.

Elora researcher Lorraine Greaves appointed to Order of Canada

ELORA – Lorraine Greaves has spent years studying the differences between men and women – how they react to drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and how they are treated differently in medical research, health care and in society in general.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Conn man charged in early morning crash on Highway 6 in Arthur

ARTHUR – One driver was arrested and another taken to hospital after an early morning two-vehicle crash on the main street of Arthur on Thursday.

Driver seriously injured in crash south of Mount Forest

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded at about 8:15 am on July 2 to a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

It takes a village

Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.

A special day

Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.

Heading into summer

In another week the school year ends.

Columnists

Dominion Day helped start tourist industry in Elora

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

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Welcome to the sexiest month of the entire calendar year. Yes, that’s right, July has that distinction. Why? Because I said so, silly. Look it up. Surely, somewhere on the internet this can be verified, because everything on the internet is true. Or, you can just believe me because I cannot lie. I

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By Kelly Waterhouse

Though my maiden name is linked to a famous accounting firm and an international financial institution, I did not inherit the financial smarts nor the financial rewards associated with the name.

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