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Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 31

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Arts & Entertainment

Canadas fiddle championship in 60th year; annual event runs Aug. 4 to 8 in village

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The 60th Canadian Open Old Time Fid­dle Championship takes place Aug. 4 to 8. The event…

Underground Railroad festival Aug. 7

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

A music festival will be held in the park here in honour of the Under­ground Railroad and the…

Musical comedy Cowgirls runs at festival theatre from Aug. 11 to 28

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The 2010 season continues at the Drayton Festival Theatre with a  fun-filled honky tonk romp…

Revivalesque now on at centre

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Luke Painter is coming to the Minarovich Gallery of The Elora Centre for the Arts for an exhibition…

Hundreds attended Wellington societys annual coin show March 26

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There was a lot of money at the Royal Canadian Legion on York Road here on March 26 – and…

Six area artists coops offering car tours for gallery visits

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Six unique co-op galleries  have joined forces to form a day trip of approximately 100km for…

Visitors welcome to visit art program

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The Wellington County Museum and Archives adult art program continues to run at the Elora Public…

Minto – One town, many churches

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This summer’s exhibition at the Minto Heritage Gallery is a look into the cultural and social…

Guelph Youth Singers visit Whistler, BC

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From May 24 to 29, 32 Choir III members of Guelph Youth Singers, along with conductor Linda…

Country Legends is at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse starting next week

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The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse will present Country Legends, a theatrical salute to the…

Cargo is featured at Wellington Artists Gallery

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The Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre, southeast of here on County Road is…

Riverfest to feature Prairie Oyster in August

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ELORA – Want to see Prairie Oyster, the Canadian veterans of roots country, in your own back…

Beating the block: A workshop for Wellingtons literary talent

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On Aug. 8, the Beat the Block writing series will bring together writers from across Wellington…

Arts council seeks nominees for Graham memorial award

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The Arts Coun­cil here is inviting applications for the 2010 Jane Graham memorial award. Any…

Fergus Truck Show celebrates 25 years in 2010

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The Fergus Truck Show is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year at the Sportsplex in Fergus.…

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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.

Elora’s Longest BBQ draws over 12,000 people

ELORA – Elora’s Longest BBQ on July 29 brought over 12,000 people to Mill St. in Elora to get food tastings from a plethora of local restaurants.

Goofie Newfie’s liquor licence reinstated

FERGUS– The Goofie Newfie’s liquor licence has been reinstated following a 10-day suspension by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that left taps dry and the business scrambling to adapt.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down

FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

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 Dufferin County area articles.

Coscorp, Mattamy subdivisions moving forward; public concerns addressed

ERIN  – Coscorp Homes and Mattamy Homes Limited  have been given the green light by council to proceed with their connected subdivisions after addressing public and council concerns.

Erin councillor concerned about economy, environment

ERIN  – Town councillor Bridget Ryan garnered unanimous support for three notices of motion dealing with the tricky relationship between the economy and environment.

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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.

Holstein to host an afternoon of bluegrass entertainment

HOLSTEIN – Residents of Holstein can look forward to an afternoon of bluegrass at the Love’s Sugarbush located at 392098 Grey Rd 109, on Aug. 17.

Hanover Community Players receive grant, announce event lineup

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) participated in a recognition event during the Hanover Volunteer Fair on June 17. 

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Saving monarch butterflies requires cooperation: researchers

GUELPH – Conservation efforts to protect the eastern North American monarch butterfly for future generations will require a coordinated effort between Canada, the United States and Mexico, according to researchers.

University seeks public input on garden to replace already demolished conservatory

GUELPH – After removing the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory at the University of Guelph, officials are now seeking public input as they prepare to construct a new garden in its place next year.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa comes together for a Party in the Park

ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa held a Party in the Park on July 31 at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood, featuring vendor tents, food trucks, games, live music and even a wiener dog race.

Garage a ‘total loss’: deputy fire chief

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Fire Department responded to a garage fire on Wellington Road 124 between Jones Baseline and Watson Road North on July 29.

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.

Plaque commemorating local Black history missing, feared stolen

MAPLETON – A historic plaque commemorating the Queen’s Bush Settlement and the Black pioneers who settled there in the 1800s, is absent from its moorings in Glen Allan Park.

Drayton Fair returns from Aug. 8 to 10

DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair is celebrating the community’s roots at the Drayton Fairgrounds Aug. 8 to 10.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Saugeen Connects receives record-breaking number of applicants for Saugeen Student Start-Up Program

CLIFFORD –  This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) with Saugeen Connects, and the program has now provided over 318 students with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops to try entrepreneurship over the summer months.

True North Vacation Bible Campers enjoy learning adventures

NORTH WELLINGTON – True North Vacation Bible Campers gathered the mornings of July 21 to July 25 at Whites Road Pentecostal Church near Harriston.

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Grand Valley business donates to food bank

ORANGEVILLE – Staff members from Grand Valley’s Clover Farm grocery store recently presented a $10,000 cheque to representatives from the Orangeville Food Bank’s Dufferin Food Share.

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 Orangeville area articles.

Listowel, Atwood residents charged in connection to metal theft

PALMERSTON – Three Listowel and Atwood men are facing theft-related charges after allegedly stealing metal from a Palmerston business.

Tractors galore at Palmerston’s two cylinder club parade

PALMERSTON – A long line of tractors made their way through Palmerston for Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s tractor parade on July 24.  

See all Palmerston area articles.

Wellington North, Minto to receive Connecting Link funding from province

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Minto and Wellington North will receive a share of $4.7 million in Connecting Links infrastructure funding announced on July 8 by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.

Corey Conners honoured with installation at Listowel Golf Club

LISTOWEL – A new installation has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.

See all Perth County area articles.

Puslinch resident charged after wild raven captured

PUSLINCH - A 70-year-old Puslinch resident has been charged by police with unlawfully keeping wildlife in captivity after allegedly grabbing a raven and driving away with it.

Hauser appointed to Guelph council, steps down as UGDSB trustee

 GUELPH – Katherine Hauser has swapped her seat as vice-chair of the Upper Grand District School Board for a seat in Guelph's council chambers.

See all Puslinch area articles.

How one raise of the hand led to four Racehorse of the Year awards

TORONTO – Sometimes, your entire life changes in an instant simply by raising your hand.

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.

See all Toronto area articles.

Police have found and arrested man charged in connection to abduction, death

GUELPH – Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

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

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Horse euthanized after rare equine virus discovered in county

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The first confirmed case of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) in Wellington County has left a local horse dead.

Police, county warn of new speed camera ticket scam

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new, online scam around automated speed camera tickets is making the rounds in Wellington County and area.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Councillors push back on Arthur subdivision changes

WELLINGTON NORTH – A future subdivision in Arthur’s south end may not end up looking how the developers hoped. 

Wellington North to upgrade comprehensive zoning bylaw

KENILWORTH – Wellington North town staff are proposing an array of comprehensive zoning bylaw amendments.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

The summer of Summer

First was Paris and now it’s Singapore.

Someone like Lee needed

Every now and again, a visionary shows up. Boy, could we use someone like that today.

Time is money

There was a time when $3 per hour was a decent rate of pay.

Columnists

Reflections

By Hope Reidt

Words about speaking truth

Travelling salesmen formed ‘Drummers Snack Club’

By Stephen Thorning

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

Frumpy

By Kelly Waterhouse

I don’t know what the rest of you do when you get home from work, but the very first thing I do is remove my work wear and slip into something frumpy.

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