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Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 19

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Arts & Entertainment

Mount Forest doctor prescribed respite from winter blahs

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Dr. John Reaume brought back warm images of summer with a spectacular presentation of photographs…

Arts Council seeks local artist to illustrate tour guide

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Arts Coun­cil here is seek­ing the services of a Guelph artist to prepare a series of…

Chamber Choirs season ends with Brahms A German Requiem

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Guelph Chamber Choir’s 1020-11 season will be completed Saturday with A German Requiem…

Mischievous, twisty Nearly Lear plays at River Run March 11

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

River Run Cen­tre presents Nearly Lear on March 11 at 8pm.  Created by Susanna…

Seed workshop set for March 25

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

A Growing Peren­nials from Seed Work­shop is being offered at The Arboretum, University of…

City and Toronto choirs present Choral Music for the Northern Soul

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Guelph Chamber Choir will present with the Orpheus Choir of Toronto a joint concert of choral…

Doors Open Guelph 2010 sites revealed

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

On April 24, visitors will again have the opportunity to participate in Doors Open Guelph, the…

REVIEW: Freedom 85 busy but features great performances from stars

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Audi­ence members taking in Free­dom 85, Theatre Orangeville’s latest production,…

Centre to hold spring cleaning art challenge

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Elora Centre for the arts is holding a special challenge to evoke the artistic urge in people…

Best of Broadway coming Feb. 28

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

On Feb. 28 at 3pm, the Guelph Concert Band will present The Sound of Musicals: The Best of…

Face the Music exhibit features local artists

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Minto Arts Council presents Face The Music in the Minto Heritage Gallery from Feb. 26 to April…

Review: Freedom 85 busy but features great performances from stars

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Audi­ence members taking in Free­dom 85, Theatre Orangeville’s latest production,…

Heritage awards nominations

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Guelph-Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is now accepting…

Centre awarded second arts grant of $12,500

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The arts centre here has announced receipt of a second Ontario Arts Council grant to help assist…

Terry Sumsion has a new song – and new hope after cancer battle

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Terry Sum­sion is doing a sound check at the Commercial Tavern here just outside the border of…

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Craig Beck revealed as first 2025 Hawks’ Nest investor

NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced Beck Auto Group owner Craig Beck is the first “angel investor” for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.

Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Downtown shuttle bus returns May 16

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle Program is back for 2025, now offering a Friday service along with the regular Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holiday service as in previous years. 

Committee organizing first Pride celebration in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON  – The Centre Wellington Pride committee will host the first CW Pride Celebration on June 14 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

Region designated a risk area for measles

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region has been designated by the province as a risk area for measles.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Catholic high school students compete in Battle of the Bands

GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board high schools held their third annual Battle of the Bands competition at St. James Catholic High School on May 6.

Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track

ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.

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.

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). 

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Guelph

GUELPH – Emergency crews were called to the scene, between College Avenue and Stone Road, at about 6pm on May 14.

See all Guelph area articles.

Doctor shares stories from Gazan NICU

EDEN MILLS – Resilience, generosity and playfulness were among the themes of Dr. Nour Khatib’s recent presentation about her work in Gazan hospitals last year.

Proposed ‘tot lot’ coming to Rockmosa Park

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the successful installation of Rockmosa Park’s main playground in 2023, the township is now planning an expansion for a new “tot lot.”

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.

‘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. 

Drinking and driving

MAPLETON – On April 27 at about 8:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers were monitoring traffic when they stopped a vehicle on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 17.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Rae announces funding for backup generator at Palmerston arena

MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre. 

Clifford community pantry moves to new home at library

CLIFFORD – A community pantry in Clifford is being relocated, due to weather issues. 

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

Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days

GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day. 

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

See all Orangeville area articles.

Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt

PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.       

Puslinch man not giving up despite decisions exonerating municipality, mayor

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch resident Bruce Taylor is feeling deflated, but not defeated, after complaints he lodged with the township integrity commissioner and the Ontario Ombudsman were deemed not to require further investigation.

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.

Public health lists exposure sites as measles cases continue to rise

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent exposure sites within Wellington County include two schools, two businesses and one community centre.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man continues with second victim

GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s. 

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.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

‘We just can’t keep up with the demand’: study shows number of people with dementia to double by 2050

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Raising awareness and advocating is at the forefront of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission, as a dementia care crisis grows at a rapid rate, with little help to support patients and care workers alike. 

Proposed ‘tot lot’ coming to Rockmosa Park

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the successful installation of Rockmosa Park’s main playground in 2023, the township is now planning an expansion for a new “tot lot.”

See all Wellington County area articles.

Council approves financing plan for Arthur wastewater treatment plant

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a tentative financing plan to upgrade Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant – with hopes of securing grants to ease pressure on the municipality. 

Police find missing Freelton man whose car was discovered near Luther Marsh

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say they received a report on May 12 about a vehicle found in the ditch at the corner of Line 4 and East West Luther Townline.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Charter of 1670 deserves saving

News that Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) was closing its doors follows a string of retail giants that toppled in recent years.

Another era underway

Are we witnessing a turning point in history?

Four days away

This coming Monday the most consequential election in modern times will be decided.

Columnists

Charles Allan re-elected after election conviction

By Stephen Thorning

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

Confetti

By Kelly Waterhouse

You know what they say about best intentions, and therefore you know where that leads. 

Reflections: No hold on me: Part three

By Laurie Langdon

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. 

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