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Friday, February 3, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

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News

May 2 deadline for nominations for GRCA Watershed Awards

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The Grand River Conservation Authority is looking for nominees for its 2011 Watershed Awards. Each…

Minto gets $2.3-million low interest loan from federal government

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

On June 11, the federal government announced the town is approved for a $2.3-million infrastructure…

Group gets cash for Aging at Home program

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Traverse Independence, formerly known as Participation House – Waterloo Wellington, will…

Well Aware program set to kick off season in Wellington County

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Rural home­owners in Wellington Coun­­ty are being offered a chance to have a free well…

May building activity up 156% over 2009

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Bol­stered by a strong May, 2010 has well surpassed 2009 in terms building activity in the…

Carl Hall completes family tradition with 25 years of public service

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

When he was elected to old Peel council in 1985, Carl Hall said in an interview that his family has…

Mudpit volleyball sponsorship

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

While the town is once again sponsoring the Redneck Games Mudpit Vol­ley­ball, there is no…

Arnott: McGuinty government failing farmers

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The Dalton McGuinty Liberal government is paying far too little attention to the crisis in…

KidsAbility walk, run raised $30,000

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Racers walked, ran and wheeled across the finish line, all coming together to give children with…

Old car flea market runs on June 12, 13

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

One of the old­est old car flea markets in this area will hold its annual outing on June 12 and…

Encroachment agreement for restaurant generated discussion

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

A last minute encroachment agreement for a Palmerston restaurant served up more than the usual…

Canadian municipalities prepare to advance reconstruction work in Haiti

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) learned first-hand recently from…

New Wellington County Archives to open June 25

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

After a year of construction, the newly built addition to the Wellington County Museum and Archives…

Dr. Chris Lund: Honoured for care and compassion

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The black bag has been replaced by a backpack, but the kind of medical assistance Dr. Chris Lund…

Horticultural societys annual garden tour to run on June 20

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Fergus Horticultural Society invites everyone to visit unique gardens that have been lovingly…

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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.

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 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.

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.

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 Guelph 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 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.

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.

Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church

HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.

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.

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.

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 Wellington County 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.

Mount Forest postmaster retires after 49 years

MOUNT FOREST – Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest,  Harrison, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.

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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