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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 20

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Municipal Election 2022

Erin councillor Rob Smith announces he’s running for mayor

Paige Peacock May 18, 2022Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.

Dave Turton running for mayor in Minto

Patrick Raftis May 6, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.

Candidate nominations now open for 2022 municipal election

Advertiser Staff May 4, 2022Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022

WELLINGTON COUNTY –  Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open. 

Davidson to seek re-election as mayor of Mapleton

Advertiser Staff May 4, 2022Community News, Municipal Election 2022, News

MAPLETON – Current Mapleton Township Mayor Gregg Davidson has announced his intent to seek re-election in the 2022 municipal election in October.

Dunsmore running for mayor of Centre Wellington

Joanne Shuttleworth May 2, 2022Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington councillor Neil Dunsmore is running for mayor. The first-term councillor, who was named deputy mayor last year, confirmed in a phone interview on May 2 that’s he’s throwing his hat in the ring.

Kelly Linton stepping away from politics

Joanne Shuttleworth April 29, 2022Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

FERGUS – Mayor Kelly Linton will not be running for re-election in the October municipal election. Linton made the announcement at the township’s project open house and town hall at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on April 28.

Dan Yake announces he is running for mayor of Wellington North

Advertiser Staff April 25, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – A councillor for 28 years, Dan Yake has announced he's entering the race for mayor of Wellington North in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 24.

Are you ready to vote in the upcoming municipal election?

Advertiser Staff April 22, 2022Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Have you moved or changed your name since the 2018 municipal election? Are you a new voter? Check to ensure your personal information is accurate before voting day on Oct. 24.

Important dates for the 2022 municipal election

Advertiser Staff April 13, 2022Municipal Election 2022, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the 2022 municipal election nears, it may be time for prospective candidates to mark some important dates in their calendars. 

Shawn Watters plans to run for mayor of Centre Wellington

Advertiser Staff April 6, 2022Municipal Election 2022, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Former county and township councillor Shawn Watters has announced his intention to run for mayor of Centre Wellington Township this fall.

Getting the urge

Dave Adsett March 29, 2022Editorials, Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022

Anyone interested in running for council needs to circle April 21 on their calendar.

Thinking of running for council? Free workshop offers information, perspective

Advertiser Staff March 2, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.

Minto Mayor George Bridge won’t seek re-election

Advertiser Staff March 2, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, Municipal Election 2022, News

MINTO – Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge has announced he will not seek reelection in the 2022 municipal election taking place on Oct. 24. 

Council awards contract to Dominion Voting Systems

Jordan Snobelen February 16, 2022Community News, Municipal Election 2022

WELLINGTON NORTH – Dominion Voting Systems, with headquarters in Canada and the United States, will provide two optical scanning tabulators to the township for municipal elections slated to take place on Oct. 24 across the province.

Select Your Region

Province provides funding for new student spaces

FERGUS – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has recently received funding to build a $5.2-million addition St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son

ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Erin area articles.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Guelph researchers contending with avian influenza as virus spreads in Wellington County

GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.

Dixon’s Distillery named Best of Ontario – Spirits with LCBO award

GUELPH – JD Dixon got the surprise of his life when he learned the business he and his wife Vicky own, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, was named Best of Ontario – Spirits at the LCBO’s Elsie Awards on May 3.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph researchers contending with avian influenza as virus spreads in Wellington County

GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

David Connolly made Broadway history; now advocates for inclusion in the arts

CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day

PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

Province provides funding for new student spaces

FERGUS – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has recently received funding to build a $5.2-million addition St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks. 

Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

14 days away

Residents of Ontario will soon start heading to advance polls and filing mail-in ballots, but generally most will wait to attend a polling booth on June 2.

Build, build, build

One of the great ironies with elections is all the promises and apparent answers there are to the country’s woes.

Important people

Everyone has a calling and those called to be a nurse have a special gift indeed.

Columnists

Queen Victoria

By Kelly Waterhouse

The Victoria Day long weekend is fundamental to our Canadian culture. It has been synonymous with fun since 1845, when the Canadian government decided we should celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. 

Mount Forest’s James McMullen a notable political figure

By Stephen Thorning

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

Home show reminds us this community is special

By Kelly Waterhouse

Despite some smack-talk at the Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show last week, I do know that you do not milk a cow by pumping its tail.

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