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Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

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News

Latams sell villages Foodland

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Mark Latam says it was time for a change, but stressed he is not retiring.  With six kids aged…

Youth council to start fundraising events

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

C. WELLINGTON TWP. –  The community could soon see a youth council formed to raise funds…

County OPP shows many fatalities occur here in last half of year

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Police are reminding residents that road safety is high on the agenda in the business plan for the…

Arthur firefighters well represented at annual convention

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

BLYTH – The Arthur Area Fire Fighters attended the 109th FFAO (Fire Fighters Asso­ciation…

More candidates in Wellington North Race

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The list keeps growing. As the Oct. 25, municipal elections near, the list of local candidates…

30th Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 19 in Drayton

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

It’s hard to believe it was 30 years ago when Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg into the…

Township hires bylaw enforcement officer

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

It appears the municipality’s newest employee has his work cut out for him. Last week, Mayor…

Chong announces funding for student jobs

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong has announced funding through a Career Focus project…

Scottish Festival salutes volunteers on anniversary

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The 65th annual Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games are just a week away – and…

conTEMPORARYgallery presents

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

"To all and everyone who love the visual arts and the creative talent responsible."…

Breen: Highway 7 closure could spell end for Rockwood businesses

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Several Rock­wood businesses say if Highway 7 is not kept open dur­ing a proposed…

Public Health investigates increase in tuberculosis

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

A higher than usual number of active tuber­cu­losis cas­es in Wellington North Township…

Delegation accuses Fielding of having conflict of interest for her work on bypass

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

A regular attendee at Puslinch council meetings used a recent appearance as a delegation to put a…

Customers frustrated as sudden changes hit high speed service

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There are a number of people frustrated and angry after they learned their current high speed…

Artists, descendants pay tribute to Underground Railroad

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When Virginia Adamson first visited Mapleton Township in 2008, she was overwhelmed by “a…

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Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.

Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to Centre Wellington Fire Rescue for training materials

FERGUS – A table was filled with training manuals and other items at the Fergus fire hall on Feb. 2 thanks to a donation of $5,000 from Enbridge Gas.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

‘Loud and clear’: voice of Erin businesses to be heard by new liaison committee

ERIN - A liaison committee is being formed to help mitigate wastewater plant construction disruptions for Main Street businesses.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

See all Erin area articles.

The Grand Valley Lions Polar Bear Dip raises $5,337 for Grand Valley Food Bank

Chilly dip – Fourty-eight people took a chilly dip to start off the new year. The Grand Valley…

Local author attains top sales status on Amazon with interactive book

GRAND VALLEY –  Prominence Publishing’s recent release, Restore Your Life: Powerful Strategies To Navigate Menopause was named a #1 Best Seller on Amazon on Nov. 15,  in multiple categories, including #1 new release.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Public health still playing catch-up on childhood immunizations

GUELPH – Vaccination rates in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph are dropping since the pandemic, but this is not a sign that opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates seen the past few years is sparking opposition to childhood vaccinations in general, public health officials say.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

See all Guelph area articles.

Township awards tender for ‘important’ watermain project in Rockwood

BRUCEDALE – A contracting company has been selected to construct an "important" secondary watermain under the Catherine Street rail crossing in Rockwood. Guelph/Eramosa council unanimously awarded the project to J.G. Goetz Construction Limited for $843,205 including HST.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase

MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Lack of public input, appeal among Bill 23 concerns cited in staff report

MINTO – The impact of the province’s new housing legislation on municipalities may not yet be entirely clear, but it will be significant, suggests a staff report presented to Minto town council on Jan. 31.

Two children seriously injured in Highway 89 crash

MINTO – Two children with "life-threatening injuries" were among five people hurt in a serious three-vehicle crash here on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 89 in Minto on Feb. 4 at about 10:40am.

See all Minto area articles.

United Way puts out red alert, needs $200,000 to meet fundraising goal

GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin's 2022 fundraising campaign fell short of its $2.7 million goal and that spells disaster for the 50 or so community benefit organizations that rely on United Way funding.

For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics

FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.

See all Orangeville area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Public health still playing catch-up on childhood immunizations

GUELPH – Vaccination rates in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph are dropping since the pandemic, but this is not a sign that opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates seen the past few years is sparking opposition to childhood vaccinations in general, public health officials say.

Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest woman dies in two-vehicle crash

WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash here on Monday afternoon. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 6, south of Mount Forest, on Feb. 6 at about 1pm.

Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Swindlers need a comeuppance

It’s hard to keep up with the latest scams.

Choose peace

During a particularly raucous weekend I recall a frantic call from editorial staff. It happens in this line of work.

Quite the cartoon

Before this day and age, where every show imaginable is on demand, cartoons and kid shows were a Saturday morning routine for many. Oddly, shows from our youth still get airtime.

Columnists

Volunteer efforts a major factor in building Erin arenas

By Stephen Thorning

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

Red carpet ready

By Kelly Waterhouse

I am by no means a survivalist, (I can barely survive learning we’re out of chips), but when there is a snowstorm in the forecast, my husband, the Carpenter, launches into emergency preparedness mode. 

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1906, 1956

By Stephen Thorning

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

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