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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 03

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Mapleton lifts ban on large fires

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021Community News, News

MAPLETON – The ban on fires more than 2m by 2m in size was implemented on Jan. 13, in response to the current stay-at-home order.

Wellington North facing 19% increase in insurance premiums

Patrick Raftis January 21, 2021News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Facing a 19 per cent increase in the township’s 2021 insurance premiums, council directed staff to investigate potential savings from increasing deductible limits before finalizing the contract for the coming year.

Two suspects sought in theft of cosmetics from Fergus store

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021News, Police

FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify a man and woman who allegedly stole cosmetics from a Fergus store.

MPP calls for resources as eight deaths now reported at Caressant Care Arthur

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021News

ARTHUR – Public health hasn't reported a new COVID-19 case at Caressant Care Arthur in two days, but there has been a sixth COVID-related death at the facility.

Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping with COVID-19 vaccinations

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021News

WELLINGTON COUNTY –Local paramedics are helping to administer COVID-19 vaccines to recipients across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

Fergus Lions cancel Home and Leisure Show

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021Business, COVID-19, News

FERGUS  - The annual Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19. The annual event is a major fundraiser for the club and its cancellation two years in a row will have a financial impact “this year and next,” officials say.

WDGPH pauses vaccinations for long-term care, retirement home staff

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Pfizer delivery issues will be worse than anticipated, so public health has paused first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations for workers at long-term care and retirement homes.

Centre Wellington donates $46,000 to arts centre, Scottish festival

Joanne Shuttleworth January 21, 2021Arts & Entertainment, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township council here decided to give $17,000 to the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECA) and $29,000 to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games at its meeting Jan. 18.

Cooley Group acquires Vintex

Submitted January 21, 2021Business, Community News

MOUNT FOREST – The Cooley Group has acquired Vintex, Inc. The technical textiles and custom…

Saugeen Connects offers new series of webinars

Submitted January 21, 2021Business, Community News

NEUSDAT – Saugeen Connects is set to launch a new webinar series titled Advancing Women…

Erin Snowman earns name Braveheart

Tristan Clark January 21, 2021COVID-19, News

Braveheart and friends – Following a fresh snowfall, Erin resident Jen Edwards built a cheerful…

Joy Pinchin retires after more than 31 years at Fergus Post Office

Submitted January 21, 2021News

Joyful retirement – Joy Pinchin retired from the Fergus Post Office on Jan. 8 after 31 years,…

Police beat: Numerous charges laid in vehicle theft in Mapleton

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021Police

MAPLETON – A Barrie woman and Wingham man have been charged in connection with a vehicle theft…

Speeder of the week

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON –  On Jan. 4 at about 1:15pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring…

Drinking and driving

Advertiser Staff January 21, 2021Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 8 at about 7:10pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…

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Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Elora Mill named number one spa destination in Canada

ELORA MILL – The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa has been named the number one spa and wellness destination in Canada – and number two in North America.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Erin Snowman earns name Braveheart

Braveheart and friends – Following a fresh snowfall, Erin resident Jen Edwards built a cheerful…

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Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

St. James Social Justice Club plans mental health events this week

GUELPH – The St. James Catholic High School Social Justice Club has turned its focus on providing the St. James community with support to help boost mental health and wellbeing.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

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Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Mapleton council meetings now on YouTube

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Township of Mapleton announced on Jan. 15 that council meetings are now being recorded and uploaded to the township’s YouTube account after each meeting.

See all Mapleton area articles.

North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping with COVID-19 vaccinations

WELLINGTON COUNTY –Local paramedics are helping to administer COVID-19 vaccines to recipients across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Puslinch Tract to temporarily close for tree maintenance

PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing the Puslinch Tract property here for three days next week.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Province extends state of emergency to Feb. 9

TORONTO – The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency until Feb. 9. The announcement was buried at the end of a Jan. 25 press release about adjustments to the province's vaccination plan.

St. James Social Justice Club plans mental health events this week

GUELPH – The St. James Catholic High School Social Justice Club has turned its focus on providing the St. James community with support to help boost mental health and wellbeing.

See all Wellington County area articles.

North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Life is full of contradictions, they say, a bromide illustrated perhaps nowhere better than in the Ontario government’s ever-changing pandemic restrictions and responses.

A little clarity helps

Everyone has a pet peeve – or these days, a plurality of annoyances.

Please think safety when setting up photos

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Open Mind: Loneliness

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Loneliness is something we struggle with at the best of times. Some of us are introverted and…

Happy Birthday

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I cannot tell you how old my mother, Lynda, turned on her birthday last week. It’s not that I…

General store in Hillsburgh exploded in 1880

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

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