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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 50

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News

Veterans appreciation luncheon set for Sept. 22

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The Royal Canadian Legion, Fergus Branch 275 is holding a veteran's appreciation luncheon on Sept.…

Only two residents attend Elora skatepark meeting

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

While in the past there has been much vocal support for a skatepark in Elora, a recent meeting to…

Elora Rocks hope to return for 2016/17 season

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

After folding last October, officials for the Elora Rocks hockey team are ready to start…

Play ball

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

The new Arthur JR Merchants Select team played the Squirt Select Championships in Newmarket on Aug.…

Lots of action

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

It was a busy weekend at the Grand River Truck and Tractor Pull at Grand River Raceway on Aug. 26…

Smokin’

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

There was lots of action last weekend at the Grand River Truck and Tractor Pull at Grand River…

Helping hands

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Reuben Bowley, back, of Wellington County 4-H prepares his calf, owned by Glen Irvine Farms in…

Travelling wagon does double-duty promoting Food Grains, other causes

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Some great ideas start around the kitchen table; others just…

OMAFRA Report

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…

Instant Crossword winners: “˜I couldn”™t believe it”™

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Jessica and Joseph Legate of Elora are celebrating after winning the $100,000 top prize with…

1947 Ford truck

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Ron and Kate McCracken of Harriston show off their 1947 Ford truck at the the Palmerston Car and…

Palmerston Truck Show

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Lots of folks and vehicles added to the scene at the the Palmerston Car and Pickup Show in Heritage…

Growing native woody plants from seed workshop at the Arboretum

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

This one-day workshop on Sept. 20 from 9am to 4pm will emphasize diversity and help participants…

“˜Somebody knows something”™: OPP unveils van billboard to help solve murder

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

The murder of 65-year-old Frederick "John" Hatch remains unsolved, so the OPP has unveiled a…

Country Fun For Everyone at the Aberfoyle Fair on Sept. 9 and 10

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

With the theme Country Fun For Everyone, this year's fall fair here should prove to have something…

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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.

Not heard by local council? Township hopes to fix that with engagement charter, strategy

ELORA – In an effort to be inclusive, transparent and build trust in local government, the township has embarked on developing a community engagement charter and strategy.

Centre Wellington council grapples with implications of strong mayor powers

ELORA – Centre Wellington council learned a little more about “strong mayor powers” and what it will mean for process and procedure in the coming year.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

To avoid getting sick over holidays, get your shots now: public health

GUELPH – Local public health officials are echoing a statement from the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, to get flu and COVID-19 shots before the holidays arrive.

Local health unit first in Ontario to offer avian flu vaccines

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was the first health unit in Ontario to administer the H5N1 vaccine to humans in the fight against avian influenza.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin council passes budget with 3.8% tax hike

ERIN – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but town council here has approved the 2026 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.8 per cent – up from the 2.5% originally proposed.

Locals enjoyed a festive breakfast with Santa at the Erin Legion Dec. 14.

ERIN – Santa got some down-time at the Breakfast with Santa event at the Erin Legion on Dec. 14.

See all Erin area articles.

Enbridge, Grand Valley fire department partner on Safe Community Project Zero

GRAND VALLEY – On Nov. 4, Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Grand Valley and District Fire Department worked together to improve home safety and attempt to bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

‘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.

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.

Two men plead guilty in connection with beating, murder of Jason John Brown

GUELPH – Travis Willard Wand and Steven Jon Walsom-Gerigs, both charged in connection with the 2019 beating, kidnapping and murder of 43-year-old Jason John Brown, were sentenced in Guelph court on Dec. 22.

Robinson Buick GMC celebrating 60 years of success

GUELPH – A lot has changed over the past six decades, but Robinson Buick GMC has survived it all, thanks to strong family connections and a consistent, proven approach to customer service. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood streets lined for Santa Claus parade

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 11 drew a large crowd.

Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 2.7% tax rate increase

BRUCEDALE  – Gyelph/Eramosa council has passed the municipality’s 2026 budget, which will include a 2.71 per cent tax rate increase for 2026.

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.

Charity seeks council’s support for affordable housing project in Drayton

MAPLETON – “Our plan is not to build an apartment building, but to build ... a healthy, affordable and hope-filled community where everyone feels they belong.” 

Mapleton council considering stricter gun rules

MAPLETON – Council passed a motion directing staff to seek legal advice and investigate how other towns and townships regulate firearms. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Two men plead guilty in connection with beating, murder of Jason John Brown

GUELPH – Travis Willard Wand and Steven Jon Walsom-Gerigs, both charged in connection with the 2019 beating, kidnapping and murder of 43-year-old Jason John Brown, were sentenced in Guelph court on Dec. 22.

Minto lowers tax levy increase; budget now in council review period

MINTO – Town staff have recommended a drop in the tax levy increase from 4.08 per cent to 3.9%.

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.

Santa Claus parades through Palmerston

PALMERSTON – Crowds lined Palmerston’s main street on Dec. 6 to watch this year’s Santa Claus Parade. 

Minto hosting annual New Year’s Eve party

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Fire and the Palmerston Lions Club have joined forces to host Minto’s annual Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Party.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Rae announces over $700,000 for police

PERTH-WELLINGTON –  On Dec. 11, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced the province will spend over $700,000 to fund local police service programs. 

Over $6.6 million in OMPF funding to be split by seven local municipalities

PERTH-WELLINGTON –  On Nov. 24, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced over $6.6 million for local municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) for 2026.

See all Perth County area articles.

Municipality hopes natural gas heating can come to Puslinch

ABERFOYLE – Enbridge Gas found a supportive audience at the Puslinch council meeting on Nov. 19 as it explained its plans for natural gas expansion across the province and possibly into the township.

Santa Claus arrives in Puslinch with reindeer – and joy

PUSLINCH – Puslinch was the first in Wellington County to hold its Santa Claus parade and the streets were lined with locals on Nov. 23 ready to greet the big guy.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Kenilworth cowgirl wins big at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

TORONTO – Kaitlyn Wagg remembers clearly the first time she made the trip from her hometown of Kenilworth to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. 

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.

See all Toronto area articles.

String of thefts at Rare Charitable Research Reserve’s Springbank Farm Hub

CAMBRIDGE – A recent series of thefts at the Springbank Farm Hub has resulted in the loss of essential equipment and left a mark on both operations and community spirit.

Cardiac director: pace yourself when shovelling snow this winter

KITCHENER  – As heavy snow hits the region, local emergency departments are preparing for a spike in cardiac events. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

What happens after the holidays? Tips for giving Christmas trees a second life

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Memories are made as families gather around the twinkling lights, sparking ornaments and sentimental treasures hung on branches of evergreen trees brought inside to bring Yuletide joy. 

Mother gives back to NICU families during the holidays

HOWICK – Ivy Lorraine spent 52 days in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) watching her vulnerable and premature son struggle to survive.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Two men plead guilty in connection with beating, murder of Jason John Brown

GUELPH – Travis Willard Wand and Steven Jon Walsom-Gerigs, both charged in connection with the 2019 beating, kidnapping and murder of 43-year-old Jason John Brown, were sentenced in Guelph court on Dec. 22.

Knox church hosts nativity scene exhibit

WELLINGTON NORTH – Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn hosted its annual nativity scene exhibit over the last weekend of November and first weekend of December.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

So this is Christmas

It is a bit of a novelty to publish a newspaper on Christmas Day.

There’s a chill out there

This coming Sunday marks the winter solstice. It’s a day we look forward to because it signals that daylight will last longer.

Season of giving

Helping others is contagious this time of year.

Columnists

Christmas bliss

By Kelly Waterhouse

In the quiet darkness of a December morning, before the thick ribbon of bright pink sunrise expands, pulling the winter sun from the horizon line, there is a beautiful weight to the stillness. 

Fergus Legion branch received charter in May 1935

By Stephen Thorning

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

Celebrating Christmas in Wellington County in 1954

By Stephen Thorning

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

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