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Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 49

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COVID-19

Increase in reported COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up

Jordan Snobelen August 26, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases were up again in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region last week, along with a slight increase in the number of patients with the virus who are admitted to regional intensive care units.

COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up slightly in region

Advertiser Staff August 17, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up slightly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady in county, region

Advertiser Staff August 10, 2022COVID-19, News

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.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down slightly

Advertiser Staff August 3, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 277 confirmed active cases in the region as of Aug. 3, an 8% decrease from 300 cases a week ago. This marks the first decrease in confirmed cases in the region in about a month.

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Louise Marshall Hospital

Advertiser Staff July 26, 2022Community News, COVID-19, News

MOUNT FOREST – A July 26 press release from North Wellington Health Care noted Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) confirmed the outbreak was over the previous day.

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

Advertiser Staff July 25, 2022COVID-19, News

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.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in region; hospitalizations steady

Advertiser Staff July 20, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remained steady over the last week.

Local COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations have doubled in last few weeks

Chris Daponte July 13, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have more than doubled over the last few weeks as the province enters the seventh wave of the pandemic.

Province expanding fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility

Jordan Snobelen July 13, 2022COVID-19, News

TORONTO – The province is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth-dose eligibility, as of July 14, to include anyone between the ages of 18 and 59.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Louise Marshall Hospital

Advertiser Staff July 9, 2022COVID-19, News

MOUNT FOREST - A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Louise Marshal Hospital (LMH) here, after two hospital-acquired infections were identified on the inpatient unit.

WDGPH reporting weekly increases in active COVID-19 cases

Advertiser Staff July 7, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - COVID-19 cases continue rising in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up in WDGPH region

Chris Daponte June 29, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 118 confirmed active cases in the region as of June 29, up 26% from 94 one week ago and 34% from 88 two weeks ago. Prior to that, cases had been steadily declining since late April.

New COVID-19 outbreak declared as cases remain steady

Advertiser Staff June 22, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 94 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region as of June 22, up slightly from 88 a week ago.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in region

Advertiser Staff June 15, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 88 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region as of June 15, down from 98 a week ago.

Minto council set to return to in-person meetings

Patrick Raftis June 9, 2022Community News, COVID-19, News

MINTO – Council here will return to meeting in-person for its next regular session on June 21. Mayor George Bridge noted the change during the June 7 meeting, held via video conference.

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Metcalfe Street remains closed after sewer pipe break

ELORA – Halloween may be long over but the nightmare continues in Elora. A section of sanitary sewer pipe on Metcalfe Street collapsed on Nov. 15 and the street has been torn up and closed ever since.

Mapleton, Centre Wellington on Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Livable Cities’ list

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.

Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding

GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

Lions Club hosts annual Santa Claus Parade

ERIN - The Erin Lions Club hosted the annual Erin Santa Claus parade last Saturday with the them of “A Storybook Christmas.”

See all Erin area articles.

Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.

Melissa Karpenko crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

GRAND VALLEY – Melissa Karpenko joined the "Ontario Queen of the Furrow Club" when she was crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow at the Celebration of Excellence at the Orangeville Fair Grounds.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

HCP to stage Matilda

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage  Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.

See all Grey County area articles.

Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance offers special way to honour loved ones

GUELPH – Through Hospice Wellington’s Tree of Remembrance, people can contribute to hospice, purchase a festive decoration, and honour someone they miss this holiday season. 

‘Your Old Barn Study’ aims to save, preserve Ontario barns

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Your Old Barn Study is a survey barn owners can complete to help document the history of barns across Ontario.

See all Guelph area articles.

‘Bio nets’ make real Christmas trees really sustainable

PUSLINCH – What could be more environmentally sustainable than getting a real Christmas tree as opposed to an artificial one?  Getting a real tree that’s wrapped in biodegradable netting and not the usual plastic netting, Alison McCrindle says.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics

HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final. 

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton council voices support for proposed power generation facility

MAPLETON – Township council is supporting a proposal to construct a natural gas power generation facility between Rothsay and Teviotdale.

Mapleton, Centre Wellington on Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Livable Cities’ list

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

Minto Fire hosts Santa Claus Parade in downtown Clifford

CLIFFORD – The Clifford Santa Claus Parade was hosted by Minto Fire on the evening of Nov. 25.

See all Minto area articles.

Second annual witches walk raises funds for women’s shelter

ORANGEVILLE – Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association⁣ hosted the second annual witches walk on the evening of Oct. 27.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

Blessings to You Centre Supports Junior Broomball

PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre is committed to “giving back” to worthwhile endeavours in the community.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Puslinch Community Centre rental rates going up for non-residents

PUSLINCH – Plagued by parties that exceed capacity and renters who don’t respect the venue, Puslinch councillors hoped the solution to problems with rentals at the Puslinch Community Centre might be found in the 2024 user fees and charges bylaw.

Puslinch residents receive 2023 Luella Logan award, scholarship

GUELPH – A former Puslinch council member and a current political science student from the township were recognized with an award and a scholarship named for female pioneer in local government.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.

Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital

TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.

See all Toronto area articles.

‘Your Old Barn Study’ aims to save, preserve Ontario barns

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Your Old Barn Study is a survey barn owners can complete to help document the history of barns across Ontario.

Celebrating more than 75 years of Excellence: Speers Electric

Founded in 1945 by Franklin and Dorothy Speers, Speers Electric has stood the test of time,…

See all Wellington County area articles.

Thieves hit Arthur Chrysler dealership overnight

ARTHUR - Thieves cut their way into a fenced compound at the Arthur Chrysler dealership on Dec. 2 and 3 and stole rims and tires from 23 pickup trucks. The value of the stolen items is estimated between $150,000 and $200,000.

Mount Forest man avoids prison following deadly Highway 6 crash

GUELPH – A Mount Forest man charged with driving offences that resulted in the February death of Sharmila Jeyaruban has been handed a fine and a two-year driving prohibition following a joint Crown-defence sentencing recommendation.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Time for ‘the talk’

Having “the talk” with kids does not need to be embarrassing, but it can be a little uncomfortable.

Talk less, listen more

In recent weeks we have been thinking about the past – more specifically, people and their impact on us. 

A Simple Fix

A few Wellington Advertiser employees were a bit perturbed to hear several Police Services Board (PSB) members denigrate this newspaper – or at least its reach and following – at last week’s PSB meeting.

Columnists

Mixed Nuts

By Kelly Waterhouse

There are two things I will experience every Christmas season without fail: mixed nuts and mixed emotions.

Four men changed their plea in 1921 attack on jailor

By Stephen Thorning

Guelph police and the jail officials took no chances when they had Frenchie Bedard back in their custody. 

Reflections

By Submitted

Canada and the Commonwealth have a new king, Charles the third. All the laws of the land are made when he signs the legislation into law. The laws are named with his name and enacted with his authority. 

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