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Thursday, August 11, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 32

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COVID-19

Ministry investigating report of inspector visiting business without mask

Patrick Raftis March 11, 2021Business, COVID-19, News

MINTO – The province is investigating reports that one of its inspectors visited at least one local business unmasked during an inspection blitz to check for compliance with COVID-19 pandemic-related orders.

Andersons’ Community Christmas cash donated to BBBS, Clifford Rotary

Patrick Raftis March 11, 2021Community News, COVID-19

MINTO – Proceeds from the fifth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas event will be shared between the Clifford Rotary Club and Big Brothers, Big Sisters North Wellington.

Palmerston Foodland’s holiday drive supports Palmerston Food Bank

Mike Wilson March 11, 2021Community News, COVID-19

Feeding those in need – Palmerston Foodland customers answered the call to support the…

Ag industry has opportunity to become stronger post-pandemic

Erin Kelly, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 11, 2021COVID-19, Rural

We can all agree that 2020 was a year like none other. It was a year that tested everyone’s readiness to adapt to change quickly.

Drayton Entertainment launches online 50/50 raffle

Submitted March 11, 2021Arts & Entertainment, COVID-19

DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has launched a province-wide Ultimate 50/50 raffle with half the proceeds benefiting charitable programs for the not-for-profit theatre company and half the proceeds awarded to one lucky winner.

WDGPH enters second phase of vaccination program

Advertiser Staff March 10, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Two days after announcing that people aged 70 and over can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine, public health has opened the process to people aged 60 and up. On March 10, WDGPH announced that people in Phase 2 of the province's plan can pre-register.

People aged 70 and up can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine

Advertiser Staff March 10, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – People aged 70 and older can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccines. But that doesn’t move this new age group to the front of the line just yet.

Fourteen schools in WDGPH region reporting COVID-19 cases

Advertiser Staff March 9, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 9, 14 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including one in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.

Public health reports 67 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend

Chris Daponte March 8, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 67 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (March 5 to 7), including eight in Wellington County.

Recreation program plans remain flexible in Minto

Patrick Raftis March 6, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News, Sports

MINTO – Plans for recreation programming remain flexible here, as the region readjusts to the provincial COVID-19 framework following the lifting of a province-wide stay-at-home order on Feb. 12.

Majority of local businesses failed COVID-19 inspections

Joanne Shuttleworth March 5, 2021Business, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Provincial workplace health and safety inspectors will be returning to Wellington Dufferin Guelph in the coming weeks. An inspection blitz in February found that just 45 per cent of the 572 businesses inspected were in compliance with the Reopening Ontario Act.

Twenty schools in WDGPH region reporting active COVID-19 cases

Advertiser Staff March 5, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 5, 20 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including one in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.

Region to remain in province’s red COVID-19 level until at least March 15

Chris Daponte March 5, 2021COVID-19, News

TORONTO — Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is not one of seven that will be moving to a different level of the province's COVID-19 framework next week, which means the earliest the region could move is March 15.

Wellington County municipalities receive $2.5-million boost from province

Patrick Raftis March 5, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local municipalities will receive nearly $2.5 million from a new pool of provincial funding to assist with additional operating costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new financial relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital projects on track,

Vaccination plan to benefit from new call system, arrival of AstraZeneca vaccine

Joanne Shuttleworth March 4, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – When the local health unit starts receiving doses of AstraZeneca the COVID-19 vaccines will likely be administered at pharmacies to those aged 64 and under.

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Centre Wellington Black Committee hosting CW Fun Day on Sept. 4

FERGUS – With a little seed money from the Centre Wellington wellness initiative, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is planning a community fun day on Sept. 4.

Belwood resident to play in Canada Summer Games

BELWOOD — Sixteen-year-old Matt Hamill is ready to compete for Team Ontario in the 2022 Canada Summer Games. He is set to travel to Niagara for the games on Aug. 14.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Some EWFHT patients to be without physician this month

ERIN – A staffing shortage at East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) has left several patients without a physician.

Erin Legion’s 10th annual Show and Shine Car Show held Aug. 6

Classic cars – The beautiful hot summer sun was perfect for the Erin Legion’s 10th annual Show…

See all Erin area articles.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

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.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Local organizations to host youth mental health forum

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help. 

Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: Another motorcycle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The driver of a motorcycle was transported to a trauma centre with serious…

Speeders of the Week

WELLINGTON NORTH – On July 29 at about 8:40am, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring…

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Shine Your Light Sunflower tour set for Aug. 20

MAPLETON – The third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour is set for Aug. 20.

Festival supports diversity, mental health and those impacted by residential schools

MAPLETON - Revolution Wool Company hosted  a Sunflower Festival on Aug. 6.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Caressant Care Harriston fails to meet provincial deadline for air conditioning

HARRISTON - Over a month after a provincial deadline to install air conditioning in every resident room, Caressant Care's Harriston location remains non-compliant. A spokesperson blamed a scheduling conflict and supply chain challenges for the delay.

Minto swimmer Finn Oxby breaks two records at meet

Record breaker – Minto Minnows swim team member Finn Oxby broke the butterfly time record in the…

See all Minto area articles.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

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.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

U19 UTM Morriston

Champs – Last weekend the U19 UTM Morriston softball team captured the gold medal at the PWSA…

See all Puslinch area articles.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady in county, region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down for the first time in weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

Local organizations to host youth mental health forum

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Motus O Dance Theatre to present Carmina Burana in September

MOUNT FOREST – Motus O Dance Theatre will stage a Carmina Burana show next month.

Equipment in place for Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest

Trying it out – New playground equipment at the Campbell DeVore Park in Mount Forest was officially put in play on Aug. 5.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

A week away

There is a limited window left to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election. 

Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

Move on with hospice

Although the brakes were put on last week when Centre Wellington council failed to pass a motion supporting the new hospice project at Wellington Place, all is not lost.

Columnists

Bagpipes

By Kelly Waterhouse

When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous. 

Severe drought of 1864 resulted in many major fires

By Stephen Thorning

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

Open Mind: Conquering social phobia

By Alba Zalli

I grew up in a tight-knit small town where everyone knew one another well, so I never really had to think of making new friends until I moved to a larger town and had to face high school. 

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