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Friday, June 9, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 23

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Arts & Entertainment

Opening reception for Dark Into Light being held at Headwaters Gallery on Feb. 18

Submitted February 15, 2023Arts & Entertainment

ALTON - Headwaters Arts second members’ show of 2023 is titled Dark Into Light and presents a stunning and visceral, visual commentary and experience of overcoming darkness as interpreted by 27 artists from across the Headwaters region and GTA.

Music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreaks comes to Fergus

Bill Longshaw February 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment

Heartbreakers – Full Petty Fever brought Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers back to life on Jan. 4…

Centre Wellington ‘making it big’ for Culture Days

Advertiser Staff February 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington (Elora and Fergus Tourism) and the Elora Fergus Arts Council have joined forces to make this year’s Culture Days one to remember. 

Cast announced for youth academy production

Submitted February 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment

CAMBRIDGE – After multiple interviews, auditions and callbacks, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced the cast of youth assembled for its inaugural high school musical, both on and off stage. 

Black heritage exhibit curated by GBHS opens at museum

Robin George February 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment

ABOYNE – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month with an exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.

Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival set for June 10

Advertiser Staff February 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

ABOYNE – Following a successful inaugural event last year, officials have announced the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival will be held on June 10.

Judith Douglas hits the right notes on a snowy Sunday afternoon

Sonia Day February 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment

FERGUS – “Making music is the ultimate in teamwork,” says Judith Douglas – and she should know. 

Elora Community Theatre presented the Sweet Delilah Swim Club

Bill Longshaw February 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment

Play – The GrandWay Event Centre in Elora hosted a dinner theatre for the Elora Community Theatre…

The Knitting Pilgrim coming to Fergus Grand Theatre

Advertiser Staff February 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2022-23 presenting series continues on Feb. 25 with a special 2pm matinee performance of The Knitting Pilgrim, a unique play that explores empathy and understanding – with knitting – and helps audiences find the common thread.

Green Water Revival Band takes stage in Fergus

Bill Longshaw February 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment

Band – A evening of rock and roll at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Jan. 28 saw the Green Water…

Duos and duets focus of MooreBand Harriston concert on Valentine’s Day

Community News Staff February 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Community News

HARRISTON – The third instalment in a concert series featuring popular local musical act MooreBand will include a Valentine’s Day theme.

Guelph Fringe Festival accepting submissions for August festival until Feb. 1

Submitted January 25, 2023Arts & Entertainment

GUELPH – On the heels of a successful reboot last summer, the Guelph Fringe Festival will be back for a repeat performance in August. 

An evening with Lauren Margison planned at Eden Mills Music Hall

Submitted January 25, 2023Arts & Entertainment

EDEN MILLS – As a prelude to Valentine’s Day, Eden Mills Music at the Hall presents the talented and versatile young soprano Lauren Margison to perform in Eden Mills. 

REVIEW: Brad Halls dazzles on piano at concert series even

Susan Thorning January 25, 2023Arts & Entertainment

ABOYNE – The Gallery Concert Series held its first event of 2023 on Jan.  22  at the…

New exhibition celebrates beauty of Elora Gorge

Duncan Hossack January 18, 2023Arts & Entertainment

Quiet – The exhibition Quiet Moments opened on Jan. 12 at the Wellington Museum and Archives in…

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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.

Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

FERGUS – Two of four Pride banners hung in downtown Fergus for Pride month have been vandalized. Mayor Shawn Watters says the vandalism “will not stop our unwavering support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community."

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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.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Erin area articles.

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.

Multiple fire departments respond to Tuesday morning barn blaze

EAST GARAFRAXA – Three fire services, including two from Wellington County, responded to a barn fire on the 12th Line here on Tuesday morning.

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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.

Poetry slam will showcase Indigenous ‘power and wisdom’

GUELPH – Power and wisdom will be showcased at an Indigenous-focused poetry event here on June 17, with “something unique to be gained for those who are willing to listen,” said poet Mike O’dah Ziibing Ashkewe.  

See all Guelph area articles.

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.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

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.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Mapleton area articles.

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.

Lifeguard shortage impacting Town of Minto pools

MINTO – A shortage of lifeguards will result in modified schedules at swimming pools in Palmerston and Harriston this summer, including closing each of the pools for one day on weekends.

See all Minto area articles.

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.

Public health takes action after food poisoning incident at International Women’s Day event

GUELPH – The local board of health heard the story of an International Women’s Day event that went wrong, and a collaboration between public health inspectors and the host that went right at a meeting on May 3.

See all Orangeville area articles.

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.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Puslinch area articles.

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.

Canada Post: mail delivery could be disrupted province-wide due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mail delivery could be delayed across the county until air quality conditions improve, according to Canada Post's social media channels.

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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.

Police investigating more suspicious fires in Mount Forest

MOUNT FOREST – Another vehicle fire in Mount Forest has the Wellington OPP crime unit investigating.

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Be wise, very wise

An east wind brought along some cooler temperatures this weekend, but with it came a haze in the sky caused by forest fires in Quebec.

How to grow a beard

It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago. 

Wide world of sports

With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions. 

Columnists

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1958, 1983

By Stephen Thorning

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

Cans

By Kelly Waterhouse

When I got home Saturday night from the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, I reeked of beer, vodka coolers, pop and whatever substances floated through the air, though I did not actually consume any of it. 

Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

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