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Sunday, November 16, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 46

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Business

Town of Minto launches 2023 PitchIt Business Plan Competition

Submitted April 26, 2023Business, Community News

MINTO – The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have announced the return of the PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition.

Wightman celebrates 115 years

Submitted April 26, 2023Business, Community News

CLIFFORD –  Wightman has begun a celebration of 115 years in the telecommunications business.

Ms-Beauty set to open doors in new downtown Harriston location

Patrick Raftis April 26, 2023Business, Community News

HARRISTON – After nearly a dozen years in business locally, Ms-Beauty Med+Salon, Spa, Laser and Foot Care Clinic has opened in a spacious new downtown location here.

Construction complete at Stirling Marathon

Joanne Shuttleworth April 19, 2023Business, News

ELORA – Stirling Marathon has completed construction of the 50,000 square-foot addition it added to its manufacturing plant in Elora and expects to have it fully operational within the year. And when that happens, the family-owned business will be ready to hire.

Proposal for trucking hub in Puslinch meets opposition

Joanne Shuttleworth March 29, 2023Business, News

PUSLINCH – Wellington Motor Freight wants to build its new headquarters on property at the corner of Brock and Gilmour Roads and relocate from its current location on MacLean Road.

Main Street construction the focus of Erin Mayor’s Breakfast

Jordan Snobelen March 28, 2023Business, News

ERIN - Despite being called the “Mayor’s Breakfast,” the March 24 social gathering focused less on Mayor Michael Dehn and more on the challenges facing Erin’s Main Street business community.

Minto council updated on industrial condominium development

Patrick Raftis March 23, 2023Business, Community News, News

MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.

Township issues building code order to Arthur Green Developments

Jordan Snobelen March 20, 2023Business, Community News, News

ARTHUR - Wellington North has issued a compliance order to a Caledon-based developer adding 11 new rental apartments to the Sussman’s building at 143 George Street.

Farmers Plus in Arthur closing after almost 10 years in business

Jordan Snobelen March 17, 2023Business, Community News, News

ARTHUR – The Farmers Plus on Smith Street in Arthur is closing its doors after nearly a decade serving the farming community in Wellington North.

After cutting hair for 50 years, Frank Moretti is ready to retire

Joanne Shuttleworth March 17, 2023Business, News

FERGUS – Frank Moretti has spent more than 50 years cutting hair, 30 of those from his second-storey barbershop overlooking St. Andrew Street. And on May 20, he’s bidding Fergus farewell. Moretti’s for Men will close and Frank, who is 80, will retire. 

Puslinch ending ‘shop local’ gift card program due to ‘underutilization’

Advertiser Staff March 9, 2023Business, News

ABERFOYLE – A gift card program started to help businesses by encouraging local shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic will be being discontinued by Puslinch Township. 

Mount Forest hair salon receiving community grant

Jordan Snobelen March 9, 2023Business, Community News, News

MOUNT FOREST - Wellington North council has approved the first Community Improvement Program grant of the year with $1,300 go toward a new sign at the recently-opened Blonde Design Co., located at 121 Main Street North.

Well drilling firm purchases Palmerston Industrial Park property

Patrick Raftis March 3, 2023Business, Community News, News

MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a 3.6-acre lot in the Palmerston Industrial Park to an area well drilling company.

Ceremonial first tree tapping held in Atwood on Feb. 24

Mike Wilson March 1, 2023Business, Community News, News, Rural

ATWOOD – The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.

Council directs home industry owners to investigate odour solutions

Patrick Raftis February 17, 2023Business, Community News, News

MAPLETON – Council here directed the owners of a rural home industry to investigate solutions to potential odour and emission concerns following a Feb. 14 public meeting on a proposed expansion.

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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.

Township, working group unveil storyboard honouring Richard Pierpoint

FERGUS – Richard Pierpoint would be proud. And perhaps a little surprised that his life is now on a storyboard in a park that bears his name.

Centre Wellington residents can have up to two ARUs plus original dwelling

ELORA – In the face of a housing crisis, the province has determined that every municipality in the province should allow homeowners to add up to two additional residential units to their property and council decided at its Nov. 10 meeting to update its zoning bylaw amendment to allow it here.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health passes $25-million budget for 2026

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health has passed a $25-million budget, including a 2.9% cost increase for its three funding municipalities.

Advocates push back against Bill 33, policing in schools

GUELPH – “Fund our schools, not policing in schools.” That was the resounding message from a group gathered in front of the Upper Grand District School Board office (UGSDB) on Oct. 2. 

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin chief administrative officer Rob Adams named Municipal World’s CAO of the Year

ERIN – On Nov. 6 the Town of Erin announced that chief administrative officer Rob Adams has been named Municipal World’s CAO of the Year for 2025.

Rotary Club of Erin brings back Wine Survivor fundraiser

ERIN –  The Rotary Club of Erin is once again inviting the community to join in on one of its most popular annual fundraisers, Wine Survivor 2025, where participants have the chance to win up to 60 bottles of wine while supporting a great local cause.

See all Erin area articles.

‘Gourd’ times to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair

GRAND VALLEY – “Gourd” times are sure to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair.

John Pomeroy of Melancthon wins Grand Valley Lions 50-50 draw

GRAND VALLEY – John Pomeroy of Melancthon won $1,145 in the Grand Valley Lions 50-50 draw on Canada Day at the Grand Valley BIA’s car show.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hanover Community Players Drama Camp a success

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players Drama Camp took place in July with mask making, drama games and auditions and a play.

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.

See all Grey County area articles.

Black Heritage Society holding holiday fundraiser

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) has announced its annual holiday fundraiser: Celebrate, Give & Groove: GBHS Holiday Fundraiser with Andrew Craig & Friends. 

Children’s Foundation gala raises record-breaking $230,000

GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s annual “Once Upon a Time Gala” raised a net total of over $230,000. 

See all Guelph area articles.

School of Rock coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Young, local talent will be featured in an upcoming performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award winning musical School of Rock. 

Acclaimed Rockwood athlete signs with Acadia Axewomen volleyball team

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Rockwood athlete Cassidy Frost has signed with Acadia University's Axewomen volleyball team for the 2026 season.

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.

Mapleton 4-H holds first meeting of Home for the Holidays project

MAPLETON – A Mapleton 4-H meeting was held at Lynne Flewwelling’s on Oct. 28 at 7pm.

Drayton school opening pushed back to fall 2027

DRAYTON – St. Martin of Tours Catholic Elementary School in Drayton is set to open its doors to students in September 2027. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Harriston Pentecostal church lauds pastors

HARRISTON – Whites Road Pentecostal Church wrapped up Pastor Appreciation Month by paying tribute to Reverend Bill Brown and pastors Jim and Shirley Morrison on Oct. 26.

From woodshop to wingspan: Ross Derbecker’s gift to the birds

CLIFFORD – Most communities have individuals who do something that makes life more interesting and enjoyable for everyone else. 

See all Minto area articles.

Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s greenest employers

MISSISSAUGA  – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the sixth consecutive year.

See all Mississauga area articles.

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.

Film screening, panel for National Housing Day

PALMERSTON –  The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County (GWLC) is hosting a free screening of Bridging Divides: Voices and Visions about Homelessness in Mid-size Cities at the Norgan Theatre on Nov. 19 from 6 to 8pm.

Norwell students visit Royal Terrace

PALMERSTON – On Oct. 9 Norwell District Secondary School cosmetology students visited the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston. 

See all Palmerston area articles.

MPP Rae announces over $20 million in housing enabling infrastructure funding

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the province has provided four municipalities with over $20.4 million through the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) program.

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.

See all Perth County area articles.

MTO contemplates new Highway 6 bridge over 401

PUSLINCH – The Ministry of Transportation is moving ahead with the third phase of improvements to Highways 6 and 401 between Guelph and Hamilton with a preliminary design and class environmental assessment study of the area.

Blue Triton sells Aberfoyle, Hillsburgh wells to White Wolf

ABERFOYLE – White Wolf Property Management Inc. has purchased wells in Hillsburgh and Aberfoyle from Blue Triton Canada.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Province releases fall economic statement

TORONTO – The Ontario government released its fall economic statement last week (Nov. 6) with a smaller than projected deficit of $13.5-billion – less than the $14.6 billion forecasted in this year’s budget, but still well above the $1.1 billion deficit carried in 2024-25.

Cheering from the big screen at World Series game

TORONTO – Callum Sweeting was on the big screen at game one of the World Series at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24.

See all Toronto area articles.

Grand River Mustangs U18 BB team win Waterloo Fall Cup tournament

WATERLOO – The Grand River Mustangs U18 BB team captured the gold medal at the Waterloo Fall Cup tournament last weekend.

Proposed pedestrian bridge to enhance safety, trail experience

WELLESLEY – A proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge, southeast of Mapleton, is set to become part of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Emmanuel Christian High School junior boys volleyball team win D4 Championships

ORANGEVILLE – The Emmanuel Christian High School junior boys volleyball team won the D4 Championships held at Westside Secondary School in Orangeville on Nov. 3.

Police beat: Bolton man facing fraud charges after gravel taken from pit

WELLINGTON NORTH  – A Bolton man has been charged with fraud after a local gravel pit owner was bilked out of $40,000 worth of material over two years.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur Optimist Club has fulfilled its pledge of a $10,000 donation to the Aboyne Rural Hospice

ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimist Club has fulfilled its pledge of a $10,000 donation to the Aboyne Rural Hospice fundraising campaign.

Holiday Smile Cookies will again support Louise Marshall Hospital

MOUNT FOREST – Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada will kick off their Holiday Smile Cookie campaigns on Nov. 17, and the Mount Forest location has once again chosen to support the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation with a portion of the proceeds.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Time for action

Yet again, serious accidents have occurred in the valley of Highway 6 where it intersects Wellington Road 22 and 8th line.

As the sun rises

Even in the darkness we knew what the sound was.

Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs

A headline about Amazon job losses popped up on numerous websites on Tuesday. A deeper dive into the story by Reuters suggested cuts may max out at 30,000 positions.

Columnists

William Cone made dynamos in Fergus in 1890s

By Stephen Thorning

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

Wisdom

By Kelly Waterhouse

Right on schedule, our daughter’s wisdom teeth were removed last week. All four of them. 

Golden leaf

By Kelly Waterhouse

There is a large Maple tree in our front yard that has yet to fully shed its leaves, but it’s a matter of days. 

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