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Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 38

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COVID-19

Donations ‘through the ceiling’ at food banks throughout Wellington County

Advertiser Staff April 29, 2020COVID-19, News

FERGUS – Seven weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, Fred Aleksandrowicz finds himself saying things he can hardly remember saying before: the cupboards are well-stocked and no, we don’t need any volunteers.

Mapleton cancels Canada Day celebration

Advertiser Staff April 29, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has cancelled its annual Canada Day celebration and fireworks display.

Mount Forest COVID-19 assessment centre tested 70 people in first week

Advertiser Staff April 28, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest COVID-19 Assessment Centre saw a total of 73 people during its first week of operations, and tested 70 of those for the virus.

Strathcona Long-Term Care now has confirmed case of COVID-19

Chris Daponte April 28, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MOUNT FOREST - A staff member at Strathcona Long-Term Care has tested positive for COVID-19.

Ontario announces ‘road map’ to reopening the economy

Mike Wilson April 27, 2020COVID-19, News

TORONTO - The Ontario government announced on Monday afternoon a plan for reopening the province’s economy. But when exactly it will take place remains to be seen.

Ontario schools will remain closed until at least May 31

Chris Daponte April 26, 2020COVID-19, News

TORONTO - The province has announced all publicly funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31.

Drayton Entertainment cancels four more productions this season

Advertiser Staff April 24, 2020Arts & Entertainment, COVID-19, News

DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has cancelled four more productions - consisting of 11 runs at four venues - as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Erin councillors vote to build reserve fund to reign in possible tax increase next year

Joanne Shuttleworth April 24, 2020COVID-19, News

ERIN – Erin town council decided to put a $422,792 surplus from 2019 into the tax rate stabilization reserve in an effort to reduce or eliminate the need for a property tax increase in 2021.

Minto Mental Health offers social check-in service for seniors

Patrick Raftis April 24, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

MINTO - Minto Mental Health (MMH) is offering a social check-in service to seniors living in the community.

Guelph COVID-19 assessment clinic closed after death at site on Thursday

Chris Daponte April 24, 2020COVID-19, News

GUELPH - The COVID-19 assessment clinic here has been closed for cleaning after a person died at the location this morning.

WDGPH: Regional COVID-19 cases now at 230 – including 15 deaths

Chris Daponte April 24, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now 230 COVID-19 cases in the region.

Federal grant re-directed to help local seniors, food banks

Patrick Raftis April 24, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Long-term care homes in north Wellington will receive iPads for use by residents and some local food banks will receive a boost through redirected funds from a federal New Horizons grant.

Hand sanitizer, not spirits, for sale at opening of Elora Distilling Company

Joanne Shuttleworth April 23, 2020Business, COVID-19, News

ELORA - It was a little hocus-pocus that was behind the creation of the Elora Distilling Company, and a little distillery magic that has transformed it, temporarily at least, into a hand sanitizer manufacturer.

Arthur, Palmerston groups holding bottle drives on Saturday

Patrick Raftis April 23, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two groups in north Wellington are hosting bottle drives on Saturday benefitting two food banks and a local hospital.

Signs, rocks pay tribute to health care workers at Palmerston hospital

Advertiser Staff April 23, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

PALMERSTON - Across the county, local communities are using simple gestures to thank frontline health care workers for their extraordinary efforts and sacrifices.

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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.

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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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