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Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 38

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COVID-19

County’s yard waste collection starts in Centre Wellington on Monday

Chris Daponte May 3, 2020COVID-19, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON - Wellington County's interim yard waste collection program begins tomorrow in Centre Wellington Township.

Health unit asks residents to forego car rallies, drive-by celebrations

Joanne Shuttleworth May 2, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - While they might seem like safe physical-distancing activities, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is asking people to not participate in car rallies or parades at this time.

Elora Cataract Trailway reopens between Fergus and Elora

Chris Daponte May 2, 2020COVID-19, News

ELORA – An agreement between Centre Wellington and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) allows a section of the trail to reopen immediately.

St. Joseph’s COVID-19 outbreak declared over; all residents/patients test negative

Chris Daponte May 1, 2020COVID-19, News

GUELPH - Officials say the COVID-19 tests results for all patients and residents at St. Joseph’s Health Centre - and all but two staff results received to date - have come back negative

Ontario announces some businesses allowed to reopen on May 4

Mike Wilson May 1, 2020COVID-19, News

TORONTO ― Some good news came for the Ontario economy on Friday afternoon, as Premier Doug Ford announced the initial list of businesses that will be allowed to reopen on Monday.

Mapleton prepares for post-pandemic infrastructure push

Patrick Raftis May 1, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON – Councillors here have authorized public works director Sam Mattina to spend about $145,000 to get two projects shovel ready for an anticipated post-COVID-19 federal infrastructure stimulus program.

New distillery in Mapleton makes switch to hand sanitizer production

Patrick Raftis May 1, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MOOREFIELD – Operators of a fledgling distillery operation stonewalled by the COVID-19 fallout have found a new purpose and, they believe, a long-term product line, making hand sanitizer.

Public health: total COVID-19 cases in region rise to 281

Chris Daponte May 1, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have risen to 281.

County partners with Guelph Y to offer emergency child care spaces

Advertiser Staff May 1, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington has partnered with the YM-YWCA of Guelph to provide emergency child care spaces at the Kensington Y Child Care Centre.

Health unit unveils local modelling related to lifting pandemic restrictions

Patrick Raftis April 30, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials warn that deaths could approach 3,000 in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph if distancing measures are lifted after three months.

County approves tax relief measure for low income seniors, people with disabilities

Chris Daponte April 30, 2020COVID-19, News

GUELPH - Wellington County has approved a new measure to provide some tax relief to the area's most vulnerable people as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grand River Raceway hopes to resume racing by July

Jaime Myslik April 30, 2020COVID-19, News

ELORA – With horse racing shut down in Ontario due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand River Raceway has no choice but to wait for government go-ahead before starting up for the season.

Eden Mills Writers’ Festival cancelled due to COVID-19

Chris Daponte April 30, 2020Arts & Entertainment, COVID-19, News

EDEN MILLS - The Eden Mill Writers' Festival, which annually brings more than 50 authors from across Canada to the village,  has been cancelled this year.

Equine industry feeling fallout of COVID-19 pandemic

Jaime Myslik April 30, 2020COVID-19, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to non-essential business closures, the equine industry throughout Canada is feeling ripple effects.

Fergus Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Chris Daponte April 29, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

FERGUS - The Fergus Fall Fair is the latest event to be cancelled as part of the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Parks Canada to install plaque honouring Richard Pierpoint

FERGUS – A plaque honouring Richard Pierpoint will be erected at the Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve in early October. Pierpoint is recognized as the first Black settler in Centre Wellington.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Better is possible: United Way launches annual fundraising campaign

GUELPH – “We can be better.” That’s the premise of this year’s United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin fundraising campaign. The goal is $2.6 million.  

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Erin Rotary Club holds annual Feast of Hops fundraiser

ERIN — The Erin Rotary Club’s popular Feast of Hops fundraiser was held on Sept. 17 at the Erin Agricultural Society building.

See all Erin area articles.

Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13

GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.

Grand Valley recognizes hero for saving neighbour’s life

GRAND VALLEY – Earlier this year, Alan Mackie faced flames to save a neighbour’s life. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers to hold first Ride for Dementia event

WELLINGTON COUNTY — The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) 089 Guelph Chapter will be holding its inaugural Ride for Dementia on Sept. 23.

UGDSB trustee resigns; board welcomes new faces, lauds custodial/maintenance staff

GUELPH – Kids are settling back into routines with the new school year well underway, and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) had its first meeting of the year on Sept. 12

See all Guelph area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Township authorizes seal, receives request for Kurtz municipal drain improvement

BRUCEDALE – On Sept. 5, Guelph/Eramosa council authorized a simple, new seal for official documents and received a request for improvements to a municipal drain on private property.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Crawford Lake documents dawn of potential new epoch

MILTON – An international panel of geologists said Crawford Lake contains the best evidence on Earth to support the theory that a new geological chapter in the history of the world, the Anthropocene, is upon us.

See all Halton area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Drayton Terry Fox Run

MAPLETON — The Drayton Terry Fox Run was on Sept. 17 with the option to bike, walk or run. The event began at 1:30pm at the Drayton Agricultural Hall with routes of 2km, 5km and 10km. Water stations were also located along the routes. Musical entertainment and food were available while participants

See all Mapleton area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Harriston woman makes 150th blood donation

HARRISTON – Linda Campbell, who recently made her 150th blood donation, is urging others to give the "gift of life" whenever they can. 

See all Minto area articles.

Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors

ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Fall Fun Day at Minto Farmers Market on Sept. 23

PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is open all September long and inviting everyone to celebrate the beginning of autumn at its Fall Fun Day on Sept. 23.

Palmerston Terry Fox run set for Sept. 17

PALMERSTON – The 2023 Terry Fox Run/Walk/Bike in Palmerston will be held on Sept. 17.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Kitchener man the subject of ‘sudden death’ investigation: OPP

PUSLINCH – Police have now identified the dead person found in a car here last week, but they are not providing any other details about the ongoing "sudden death" investigation.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health

TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.  

Greenbelt land swap audit finds ‘preferential treatment’ given to developers

TORONTO - The provincial government’s hasty move to open thousands of acres of Greenbelt-designated land for housing development was “flawed” and “biased,” Ontario’s Auditor General told reporters on Aug. 9.

See all Toronto area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers to hold first Ride for Dementia event

WELLINGTON COUNTY — The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) 089 Guelph Chapter will be holding its inaugural Ride for Dementia on Sept. 23.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

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.

Mount Forest senior sets example for healthy, happy lifestyle

MOUNT FOREST - A local woman’s setting an example for others on how to stay active, happy and healthy into their senior years.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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News last week that Metroland Media Group was declaring bankruptcy was a gut punch to news industry people across Canada. To date it is the single largest newspaper failure in Canadian history. Seventy-one print-edition community newspaper titles were shuttered in one-fell swoop.

Snippets

It has been one of those weeks where there is lots to talk about, but not much to say.

Two down, one to go

It was welcome news on Monday when “housing minister” Steve Clark resigned.

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Diary shows childhood illness was common in 1890s

By Stephen Thorning

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

Dumped

By Kelly Waterhouse

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Since our move to the country, I’ve…

World Alzheimer Awareness Day

By Elaine Griffin

Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer societies across the world continue to raise…

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