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Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 25

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COVID-19

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.

Local hospitals extending mask mandate

Chris Daponte June 8, 2022Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – While the province's mask mandate for hospitals ends this weekend, local hospitals will still require face coverings for everyone entering the buildings.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to decline in WDGPH region

Advertiser Staff June 8, 2022COVID-19

WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 98 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region as of June 8, down from 105 a week ago.

COVID-19 hospitalizations drop across WDGPH region

Advertiser Staff June 1, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 105 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of June 1. As of May 29, there were nine people hospitalized with the virus.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to decline across WDGPH region

Advertiser Staff May 24, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 170 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 24.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations declining

Jordan Snobelen May 17, 2022COVID-19

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 247 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 17. Two new deaths are reported.

Mapleton township office closed to public due to staff COVID-19 cases

Patrick Raftis May 16, 2022Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON – The township administrative office has been closed to the public due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among municipal staff.

Active cases of COVID-19 continue decline, hospitalizations up

Advertiser Staff May 10, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 333 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 10. As of May 8, there were 29 people hospitalized with the virus.

Nurses continue to demonstrate resilience after two years of pandemic

Paige Peacock May 5, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two years into the pandemic, nurses are continuing to demonstrate their resilience and ability to take on any challenges thrown their way. 

Active cases of COVID-19 down across WDGPH region

Advertiser Staff May 3, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 427 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in the health region as of May 3. As of April 28, there were 19 people hospitalized with the virus.

Local hospitalizations, active COVID-19 cases up

Advertiser Staff April 27, 2022COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently updated data shows hospitalizations and known active cases of COVID-19 are up this week in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region following a last week’s decrease.

No shortage of rapid antigen tests for county child care providers

Jordan Snobelen April 20, 2022COVID-19, News

GUELPH – The Wellington County Children’s Early Years Division has so far received 22,637 test kits (containing five tests each), completing three distribution rounds to 44 child care centres and 24 home child care providers within Wellington County.

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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.

Students tell five historical tales five different ways

GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing  and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology. 

Fergus boy named junior fire chief for the day

FERGUS – Chase MacLeod-Carberry was named junior fire chief for the day on June 18. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

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. 

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 Dufferin County area articles.

Students tell five historical tales five different ways

GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing  and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology. 

Hillsburgh speed cameras go live June 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the sixth speed camera location to be implemented as part of a one-year pilot program, which has generated over $3 million in revenue for the county.

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.

Students tell five historical tales five different ways

GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing  and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology. 

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 Guelph area articles.

Students learn about growing veggies, food security

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Gardening can boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. That’s one reason St. John Bosco Catholic High School students visit the Northfield Gardening Project to help grow food for Hope House’s Free Food Market. 

EWFHT workshops in July, August

ROCKWOOD – The East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) are hosting free workshops throughout July and August. 

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.

Police beat: Fergus man charged in two-vehicle crash in Mapleton

MAPLETON – A Fergus resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision southwest of Alma on Monday.

Breaking ground for Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons

MAPLETON – Mapleton council and staff joined representatives from Graham Capital, Cima and the Ontario Clean Water Agency on June 11 at the Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons for a ceremonial groundbreaking.

See all Mapleton area articles.

West Luther 4-H Field Crops club tours fertilizer plant

HARRISTON – West Luther 4-H Field Crops club is enjoying another year of tours and meetings.

Drinking and driving

ROCKWOOD – On June 7 at about 6pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a vehicle collision in the area of Harris Street and Sammon Drive.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

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.

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. 

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

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.

Police beat: Fergus man charged in two-vehicle crash in Mapleton

MAPLETON – A Fergus resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision southwest of Alma on Monday.

National conference on therapeutic riding hosted in Puslinch

PUSLINCH – The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) celebrated 45 years of leadership with a national conference in Puslinch on May 31 and June 1.

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.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

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

Taylor Swift tribute show coming to Kitchener July 5

KITCHENER  – A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music has announced its debut visit to Canada this year with 12 lucky venues, including Centre In The Square, hosting the show this Summer July 5 at 7:30pm. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Hillsburgh speed cameras go live June 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the sixth speed camera location to be implemented as part of a one-year pilot program, which has generated over $3 million in revenue for the county.

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 Wellington County area articles.

Students tell five historical tales five different ways

GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing  and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology. 

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 Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Heading into summer

In another week the school year ends.

Some light reading

Leaving home early on Tuesday we caught the name Orwell out of the corner of our eye.

Great job on 29

One county roads project is nearing completion and others are well underway.

Columnists

Reap

By Kelly Waterhouse

It goes without saying that Mother Nature has been cranky this spring, but it only goes to prove that my instincts as a newbie gardener were deeply rooted in faith. 

Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale had Elora connection

By Stephen Thorning

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

That dad

By Kelly Waterhouse

With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking a great deal about the fathers in my life. 

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