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Saturday, August 13, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 32

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Elections 2022

Mental health supports, education among topics discussed at local debate

Paige Peacock May 18, 2022News, Provincial Election 2022

PUSLINCH – Mental health supports, intertwined with education, was a hot topic at a Wellington-Halton Hills all candidates debate Monday evening.

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.

Agriculture focus of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion

Jordan Snobelen May 18, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, Provincial Election 2022, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington riding candidates gathered virtually on May 10 to promote party lines and promises on topics of importance to the riding’s farming communities.

Perth Wellington candidates meetings set for Alma, Minto

Community News Staff May 18, 2022Community News, Provincial Election 2022

PERTH-WELLINGTON - Voters in this riding will have a chance to learn about their candidates in the June 2 provincial election at two upcoming candidates meetings.

Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion

Jordan Snobelen May 16, 2022Community News, News, Provincial Election 2022

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

Puslinch Optimist Club to host All Candidates debate

Advertiser Staff May 13, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club are partnering up this month to put on an All Candidates event for South Wellington.

Housing and heritage the subject of local debate

Joanne Shuttleworth May 13, 2022News, Provincial Election 2022

ELORA – Premier Doug Ford came under fire at a debate in Elora hosted by the Wellington branch of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO).

Consensus Ontario party announces candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills

Paige Peacock May 6, 2022Elections 2022, Provincial Election 2022

GEORGETOWN – The Consensus Ontario party has announced that Ron Patava will be the party's candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills in the provincial election next month.

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.

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario holding ‘open mic’ with provincial candidates on affordable housing

Advertiser Staff May 5, 2022News, Provincial Election 2022

ELORA – The Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is hosting an ‘open mic’ conversation with citizens and local candidates running for office in the June 2 provincial election.

Housing among key priorities for local NDP candidate Burbach

Connor Luczka May 4, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.

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. 

Rae opens campaign office

Submitted May 4, 2022Elections 2022, Provincial Election 2022

HARRISTON - Matthew Rae, Progressive Conservative candidate for Perth-Wellington, opened his Harriston and Wellington County campaign office on May 1.

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.

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WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade kicks off Fergus Scottish Festival weekend

FERGUS – The streets of downtown Fergus were lined in Scottish colours and spirit for the Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade on Aug. 11.

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WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

Some EWFHT patients to be without physician this month

ERIN – A staffing shortage at East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) has left several patients without a physician.

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WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

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

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.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

Local mapping project highlights Wellington County’s rich Black history

GUELPH – A new map from the Guelph Black Heritage Society that highlights local Black historical landmarks turns a year of research into an accessible self-guided tour through Wellington County.

See all Guelph area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

Townhouse development in Rockwood still awaiting final approval

ROCKWOOD – A townhouse development set for Rockwood is awaiting final approval. The plan was set to be approved at an Aug. 8 council meeting, but a few housekeeping revisions has delayed the process.

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Mapleton council rejects proposal to reduce urban speed limits to 40km/h

MAPLETON – A proposal to lower speed limits in urban areas throughout the township to 40 kilometres per hour (km/h) has been rejected by council here.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Town approves funding agreement for Minto Pines well, pump

MINTO – A new well and pump for a rural subdivision here will be installed with the assistance of federal and provincial funding.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

See all Minto area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

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

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.

See all Orangeville area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

Council seeks other ways to access Puslinch Lake

PUSLINCH – Damage at the public access point to Puslinch Lake on Travelled Road had council looking for other options on Aug. 10.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Mapleton council rejects proposal to reduce urban speed limits to 40km/h

MAPLETON – A proposal to lower speed limits in urban areas throughout the township to 40 kilometres per hour (km/h) has been rejected by council here.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

See all Wellington County area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

Motus O Dance Theatre to present Carmina Burana in September

MOUNT FOREST – Motus O Dance Theatre will stage a Carmina Burana show next month.

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A week away

There is a limited window left to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election. 

Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

Move on with hospice

Although the brakes were put on last week when Centre Wellington council failed to pass a motion supporting the new hospice project at Wellington Place, all is not lost.

Columnists

Bagpipes

By Kelly Waterhouse

When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous. 

Severe drought of 1864 resulted in many major fires

By Stephen Thorning

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

Open Mind: Conquering social phobia

By Alba Zalli

I grew up in a tight-knit small town where everyone knew one another well, so I never really had to think of making new friends until I moved to a larger town and had to face high school. 

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