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Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 24

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Arts & Entertainment

Dog park in Fergus to get equipment and a TV show

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The dog park that council recently approved for permanent status here is going to get doggie…

Youth Singers present A Rovin on May 28

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Guelph Youth Singers, now in its 20th anniversary season, will look at paths that lead to new…

The Elora Festival and Singers announces line-up of performers for 2011 Festival

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Elora Festival is pleased to announce the stellar lineup for the 2011 Festival.  Now in…

Noel Cowards Hay Fever close theatre season

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is pleased to present its final show of the season, Hay Fever,…

Fundraising art auction set for May 5 to 7

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Centre for the Arts here is preparing for its second annual artcetera fundraising art auction.…

Annual Art on the Street applications now online

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Guelph Arts Council and the Downtown Guelph Business Association are continuing their partnership…

Grey Wellington Theatre guild tees up golfing comedy

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Put four guys on a golf course, add a dash of awkward history and a bucket of humour and that is…

United Church presents Dofasco Male chorus

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Dofasco Male Chorus is a 60-member-strong ensemble highly acclaimed as one of the finest male…

The Three Cantors will perform at church May 18

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Three Cantors,  Peter Wall, David Pickett, and William Cliff, currently serve as parish…

Annual plant sale set for May 14

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Spring would not be spring without the Fergus Horticultural Society’s plant sale. This…

Doors Open Ontario 2011 kicks off April 30 with Guelph as host

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Now celebrating its 10th year, Doors Open Ontario 2011 begins on April 30 with an event in Guelph.…

Little Miss Mid West Princess contestants wanted

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Who will be the seventh Ontario Little Miss Mid West Princess in 2011? The Ontario Little Miss Mid…

Don Doyle: Local volunteer celebrating his 30th year in the Fergus Lions Club

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Not long after moving to town in 1981, Don Doyle was asked if he would be interested in becoming a…

Lifelong friends to star in Mantracker episode May 22

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

David Ellison and Matthew Klumpenhouwer never really believed their application to appear on the…

Youths supporting Japan recovery at cinema event

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Youth volunteers with Free the Children will showcase the award winning documentary, Peace, at…

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Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock

HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. 

Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success

HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are offering “A big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.”

See all Bruce County area articles.

Belwood Hall renovation pegged at $1.85 million

BELWOOD – Township staff will press on with more specific costing of renovations to Belwood Hall after council approved the request at its June 16 meeting.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

See all Dufferin County area articles.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

UGDSB students present multimedia show ‘Speed River Anthology’

GUELPH – Local history will be told through theatrical performances, live music, film and animation during the Speed River Anthology. 

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Start-up program sees record-breaking applications

NEUSTADT – This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has provided over 318 student entrepreneurs with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). 

See all Grey County area articles.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

Fergus pub owner Robert O’Brien found guilty of sexual assault

GUELPH – The owner of the Goofie Newfie was charged with four counts of sexual assault in June 2023, and was found guilty of two counts this week.

See all Guelph area articles.

Students learn about growing veggies, food security

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Gardening can boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. That’s one reason St. John Bosco Catholic High School students visit the Northfield Gardening Project to help grow food for Hope House’s Free Food Market. 

Second complaint filed against OPP in death of Nathaniel Schofield

GUELPH –  The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody last year has filed a second complaint with Ontario's police oversight agency. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

Drinking and driving

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On June 4 at about 10pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 7.

See all Mapleton area articles.

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

Minto council requests Ontario government to reject Bill 5

MINTO – Council here shared some strong opinions about Bill 5, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, at a June 3 meeting.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field

ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

See all Orangeville area articles.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Link up with Duff’s raises more than $12,000

PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s “Fun Day with A Purpose” was held on May 24.  

National conference on therapeutic riding hosted in Puslinch

PUSLINCH – The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) celebrated 45 years of leadership with a national conference in Puslinch on May 31 and June 1.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

See all Toronto area articles.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions. 

Taylor Swift tribute show coming to Kitchener July 5

KITCHENER  – A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music has announced its debut visit to Canada this year with 12 lucky venues, including Centre In The Square, hosting the show this Summer July 5 at 7:30pm. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

UGDSB students present multimedia show ‘Speed River Anthology’

GUELPH – Local history will be told through theatrical performances, live music, film and animation during the Speed River Anthology. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

Second complaint filed against OPP in death of Nathaniel Schofield

GUELPH –  The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody last year has filed a second complaint with Ontario's police oversight agency. 

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Some light reading

Leaving home early on Tuesday we caught the name Orwell out of the corner of our eye.

Great job on 29

One county roads project is nearing completion and others are well underway.

See Canada this summer

A good friend on the west coast is embarking on a cross-country tour this summer.

Columnists

That dad

By Kelly Waterhouse

With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking a great deal about the fathers in my life. 

Mapleton Township-area news from 1929, 1954

By Stephen Thorning

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

Reflections

By Willard Metzger

Commitment to humanity

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