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Thursday, August 11, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 32

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Arts & Entertainment

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

Patrick Raftis May 20, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Community News, News

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.

Riverfest Elora announces lineup for 2022 festival

Paige Peacock May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment, News

ELORA – Riverfest Elora has announced the lineup for the 2022 instalment of the annual music festival on Aug. 19, 20 and 21 at Bissell Park in Elora. Headliners include Alessia Cara, Mother Mother and The Glorious Sons.

Imagine Gallery presents ‘We Three’ opening May 27

Submitted May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

ELORA – We Three are three separate people (Shirley Al,  Grayce Perry and Stephen Haigh) who share the odd meal and drink together and just happen to get along quite well. 

Elora Sculpture Project launches new season

Advertiser Staff May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project is pleased to announce their 2022 outdoor exhibition officially opened May 15 and will run until Oct. 15.

Second ‘Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return’ workshop held

Submitted May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Community News

SPARC workshop – The second workshop in the Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return series hosted…

Blue Bonnet Lassies have busy competition season

Submitted May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

Highland Dance – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have had a busy…

Songs of Bob Dylan performed at Fergus Grand Theatre

Bill Longshaw May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

Bob Dylan – The songs of the very popular singer Bob Dylan came back to life at the Fergus Grand…

Harmonica master Mike Stevens plays Grand Theatre

Bill Longshaw May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

Harmonica master – It was two firsts and a last at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 15 for Mike…

Lightning strikes the stage at GLT

Submitted May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

GUELPH – Can Lightning Strike Twice? an original play by one of Guelph Little Theatre’s own members (with permission of Canadian Playwright’s Guild) promises to keep audiences laughing in the aisles. 

Better Together: Fergus Grand Theatre announces 2022-23 Presenting Series

Advertiser Staff May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is buzzing with excitement as audiences return, eager to experience the collective thrill of live performances once again. 

Registration for Summer Arts Explosion Camps now open

Submitted May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH - Guelph Dance is is welcoming back campers in-person to explore creative expression through a variety of arts at its annual Summer Arts Explosion Camps. 

Elora Festival Giant Book Sale brought out book lovers

Olivia Rumbell May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, News

Book sale – The Elora Festival Giant Book Sale ran over Mothers Day weekend at the Elora Curling…

Bob Dylan ‘song celebration’ at Fergus Grand Theatre

Advertiser Staff May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment

FERGUS – For many years, songwriter Randy Shook was told he sounded and acted like Bob Dylan onstage, but he never thought about putting on a tribute show to perform Dylan’s repertoire.

Witnessing War: marking 150 years since the birth of John McCrae

Submitted May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment

GUELPH - Witnessing War, a new exhibition at Guelph Civic Museum, is the first in a series of initiatives to commemorate 150 years since the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae. 

ECT’s production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof took the local stage

Bill Longshaw May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment

The cat is back – The play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, that was presented at the Fergus Grand…

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Centre Wellington Black Committee hosting CW Fun Day on Sept. 4

FERGUS – With a little seed money from the Centre Wellington wellness initiative, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is planning a community fun day on Sept. 4.

Belwood resident to play in Canada Summer Games

BELWOOD — Sixteen-year-old Matt Hamill is ready to compete for Team Ontario in the 2022 Canada Summer Games. He is set to travel to Niagara for the games on Aug. 14.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

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.

Erin Legion’s 10th annual Show and Shine Car Show held Aug. 6

Classic cars – The beautiful hot summer sun was perfect for the Erin Legion’s 10th annual Show…

See all Erin area articles.

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.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Local organizations to host youth mental health forum

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help. 

Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: Another motorcycle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The driver of a motorcycle was transported to a trauma centre with serious…

Speeders of the Week

WELLINGTON NORTH – On July 29 at about 8:40am, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring…

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Shine Your Light Sunflower tour set for Aug. 20

MAPLETON – The third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour is set for Aug. 20.

Festival supports diversity, mental health and those impacted by residential schools

MAPLETON - Revolution Wool Company hosted  a Sunflower Festival on Aug. 6.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Caressant Care Harriston fails to meet provincial deadline for air conditioning

HARRISTON - Over a month after a provincial deadline to install air conditioning in every resident room, Caressant Care's Harriston location remains non-compliant. A spokesperson blamed a scheduling conflict and supply chain challenges for the delay.

Minto swimmer Finn Oxby breaks two records at meet

Record breaker – Minto Minnows swim team member Finn Oxby broke the butterfly time record in the…

See all Minto area articles.

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.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

U19 UTM Morriston

Champs – Last weekend the U19 UTM Morriston softball team captured the gold medal at the PWSA…

See all Puslinch area articles.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady in county, region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down for the first time in weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

Local organizations to host youth mental health forum

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Motus O Dance Theatre to present Carmina Burana in September

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

Equipment in place for Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest

Trying it out – New playground equipment at the Campbell DeVore Park in Mount Forest was officially put in play on Aug. 5.

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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