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Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 49

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Business

Kids Corner consignment store opens in Mount Forest

Community News Staff April 27, 2022Business, Community News

Kids Corner – Stumbled Upon (Consignment Store) in Mount Forest celebrated its 10 year…

Elora BIA appointments announced

Submitted March 29, 2022Business, News

ELORA – Centre Wellington council approved new appointments to the board of management of the…

COIL program offering grants, training, mentorship on circular economy

Submitted March 29, 2022Business, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) project’s  Evolve Circular Pre-Accelerator funding stream is open until April 18. 

CW Chamber of Commerce releases nominees for Awards of Excellence

Advertiser Staff March 24, 2022Business, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for this year’s Awards of Excellence, along with its plan for an in-person gala.

Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show returns May 4 to 6

Advertiser Staff March 24, 2022Business, News

FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show will return to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex May 4 to 6. The show has been held every year since 1978, with the exception of 2020 and 2021.

Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation

Advertiser Staff March 23, 2022Business, Community News, News, Rural

HARRISTON – A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.

Coming out of the winter months: how to prepare your car

Paige Peacock March 22, 2022Business, News

FERGUS – As car owners make their way out of winter and into the warmer months, a local car dealership has some tips to ensure their car is summer ready. 

Elora company Stirling Marathon gets $1.5 million from province

Advertiser Staff March 16, 2022Business, News

ELORA – Stirling Marathon Ltd. will receive $1.5 million from the province as the company plans a $10-million expansion of its facility outside Elora.

Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after extensive renovations

Bill Longshaw March 16, 2022Business

Re-opening ceremony – Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after…

New small engine business to open in April

Submitted March 2, 2022Business, Community News

DRAYTON - As one door closes another one opens, they say.  

Chamber extends nomination deadline

Submitted February 24, 2022Business, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON -  The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for Awards of Excellence nominations to March 5.

Wellington North Farmers’ Market set to open for ninth season in June

Advertiser Staff February 9, 2022Business, Community News, News, Rural

WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers Market is making plans to open for its ninth season on June 25.

‘Building bridges’ the goal for new day program for developmentally-delayed adults

Jordan Snobelen February 4, 2022Business, Community News, News

PALMERSTON – Renovations are complete and the finishing touches added with only four weeks remaining before the March 7 opening of the Building Bridges Adult Day Program, a new business providing services to adults with developmental delays.

Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for Awards of Excellence gala

Joanne Shuttleworth February 2, 2022Business, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out the call for nominations for this year’s Awards of Excellence.

Mercer rescinds remote work instruction effective Jan. 31

Advertiser Staff January 28, 2022Business, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Workers are permitted to return to in-person work settings on Jan. 31 as WDGPH Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer rescinds remote work instructions issued on Dec. 16 to employers.

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Elora, Fergus recognized as top Culture Days participants

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.

Two properties benefit from short-lived boundary expansion

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s decision to expand the urban boundary of Centre Wellington in April threw the township and Wellington County into confusion. Its decision to reverse the expansion in October is having a similar result.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.

Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding

GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Sideroad 17 to remain closed until February

ERIN – According to a Town of Erin press release, Sideroad 17 will remain closed until February “due to unforeseen circumstances”.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Erin area articles.

Lions Club donates $3000 from Duck Race

GRAND VALLEY – A total of $3,000 raised from a successful 2023 “duck race” in Grand Valley was donated by the Grand Valley Lions Club.

Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

HCP to stage Matilda

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage  Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.

See all Grey County area articles.

Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair

GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.

UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics

HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final. 

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton council voices support for proposed power generation facility

MAPLETON – Township council is supporting a proposal to construct a natural gas power generation facility between Rothsay and Teviotdale.

Mapleton, Centre Wellington on Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Livable Cities’ list

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner open to all on Dec. 25 at Harriston arena

MINTO – The eighth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 25.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Minto area articles.

Second annual witches walk raises funds for women’s shelter

ORANGEVILLE – Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association⁣ hosted the second annual witches walk on the evening of Oct. 27.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.

Santa Claus visits Palmerston

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See all Palmerston area articles.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

Puslinch Community Centre rental rates going up for non-residents

PUSLINCH – Plagued by parties that exceed capacity and renters who don’t respect the venue, Puslinch councillors hoped the solution to problems with rentals at the Puslinch Community Centre might be found in the 2024 user fees and charges bylaw.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.

Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital

TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.

See all Toronto area articles.

Strong interest in real Christmas trees keeping local farms busy

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The dreary weather that ushered in the first Saturday of December, officially “Christmas Tree Day” in Ontario, didn’t seem to slow business for local growers and retailers.

Speeders of the Week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks, police have charged a number of people with performing a stunt (excessive speed).

See all Wellington County area articles.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

Libraries offer 12 Days of Reading book bundles

WELLINGTON NORTH - ‘Tis the season for reading! Wellington County Library encourages you to give the gift of stories with our “12 Days of Reading” book bundles for kids.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Arthur Chrysler

Over the weekend, brazen thieves stole 88 rims and tires from vehicles at the Arthur Chrysler dealership.

Time for ‘the talk’

Having “the talk” with kids does not need to be embarrassing, but it can be a little uncomfortable.

Talk less, listen more

In recent weeks we have been thinking about the past – more specifically, people and their impact on us. 

Columnists

Christmas Brake

By Kelly Waterhouse

Hey Santa, I thought you and I  had something special. 

Travelling from Fergus to CNE by bicycle in 1896

By Stephen Thorning

For several generations, residents of southern Ontario marked the waning of summer with a trip to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

Reflections

By Submitted

In Heaven, all people and all entities have been set free. 

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