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Saturday, August 13, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 32

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Provincial Election 2022

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.

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.

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.

Longtime MPP Ted Arnott running again in Wellington-Halton Hills

Advertiser Staff April 29, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

FERGUS – Longtime MPP Ted Arnott has confirmed he is once again seeking reelection in Wellington-Halton Hills. The Progressive Conservative incumbent has served nearly 32 years at Queen's Park.

Kitras running for New Blue party in provincial election

Joanne Shuttleworth April 19, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Councillor Stephen Kitras is throwing his hat into the provincial election as he announced on April 14 he’s running for the Wellington-Halton Hills seat as the candidate for the New Blue Party of Ontario.

Education workers hope provincial election will bring change

Joanne Shuttleworth April 8, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

GUELPH – Panellists of the third instalment of the "Informed Democracy" series hope Ontarians will vote for an education-friendly candidate in the upcoming provincial election.

Ashley Fox acclaimed as candidate for provincial Perth-Wellington Liberals

Connor Luczka, Midwestern Newspapers April 6, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, Provincial Election 2022

PERTH COUNTY— The Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington in the upcoming provincial election has officially been announced. 

Health care should be an election issue: panellists of Informed Democracy series

Joanne Shuttleworth March 11, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

GUELPH – The enemy of a robust public health care system is privatization and the time to do something about it is during the provincial election. That was the overriding sentiment of a panel of speakers in the Informed Democracy series.

Matthew Rae wins Progressive Conservative nomination in Perth-Wellington

Advertiser Staff March 7, 2022Community News, Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

MILVERTON - Matthew Rae, former public servant and community and education advocate, won the PC nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.

Poverty and homelessness are provincial responsibilities and should be election issues, panellists say

Joanne Shuttleworth February 24, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

GUELPH – The pandemic has shone a light on the challenges faced by people who live in poverty or homelessness and the upcoming provincial election is an opportunity to make real change.

Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice prepping for provincial election

Advertiser Staff February 16, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

GUELPH - With less than 100 days left before the provincial election, the Guelph Wellington Social Justice Coalition is hosting a series of virtual zoom events to get voters ready.

Green Party nominates Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for spring election

Advertiser Staff January 27, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

HALTON HILLS – The Green Party of Ontario has officially named Ryan Kahro as its candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.

Diane Ballantyne chosen as NDP candidate in Wellington-Halton Hills

Joanne Shuttleworth January 14, 2022Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.

Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece won’t seek re-election

Dan McNee, Midwestern Newspapers November 25, 2021Elections 2022, News, Provincial Election 2022

PERTH-WELLINGTON – The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.

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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.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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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