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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 20

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News

Over $2 million spent for northern Wellington bridge systems

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The Ontario government is spending $1.74-million in Wellington North and $445,000 in Minto to…

BIA planning for a banner year

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Members of the business community here heard March 9 there will be lots of banners in the downtown…

Councillors okay with 1.6% CVC levy increase

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

John Brennan is pleased with this year’s 1.6% levy increase from the Credit Valley…

Council approves Farmers Market move to Eloras Bissell Park

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The Elora Farmers’ Market will be located in Bissell Park this season. Parks and Recreation…

Minto Farmers Market will move to Harriston and Palmerston

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The Minto Farmers Market will be on the move this year – to Harriston and Palmerston. The…

OMAFRA Report

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…

County Federation of Agriculture announces winners of Baptie bursary

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The 2010-11 recipients of the Ray Baptie memorial bursary awards are Becky Koeslag of RR1 Alma;…

Seminar series to focus on improved farm regulatory process

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Ontario’s farmers are fed up with the heavily regulated business environment in which they…

Free workshops to help people grow their food organically

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Get ready for spring by registering for organic gardening workshops hosted this March by the Guelph…

Wellington County librarian to become administrator of Wellington Place

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

It will not be a long way to go for Janice Hindley to change jobs. She will be moving from the…

College Royal invites locals to walk on the Royal side

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

As the days fly by, March is upon us, and when it comes to the University of Guelph, everyone knows…

Festival and Singers perform Bachs Mass in B Minor April 3 in Guelph

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Grammy-nominated Elora Festival Singers will perform Bach’s B minor Mass in Guelph on April 3…

McCourt brothers show comes to city

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Hot on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day, River Run Centre presents Echoes of Ireland: The…

Practice of pruning workshop at Arboretum

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

A half-day indoor and outdoor workshop will teach participants the principles of easy and correct…

Fun, fitness, farms and food bank

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Some people take the high road and others take the low road, but on May 29, cyclists will be…

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Craig Beck revealed as first 2025 Hawks’ Nest investor

NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced Beck Auto Group owner Craig Beck is the first “angel investor” for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.

Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Downtown shuttle bus returns May 16

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle Program is back for 2025, now offering a Friday service along with the regular Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holiday service as in previous years. 

Committee organizing first Pride celebration in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON  – The Centre Wellington Pride committee will host the first CW Pride Celebration on June 14 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

Region designated a risk area for measles

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region has been designated by the province as a risk area for measles.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Catholic high school students compete in Battle of the Bands

GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board high schools held their third annual Battle of the Bands competition at St. James Catholic High School on May 6.

Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track

ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). 

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Guelph

GUELPH – Emergency crews were called to the scene, between College Avenue and Stone Road, at about 6pm on May 14.

See all Guelph area articles.

Doctor shares stories from Gazan NICU

EDEN MILLS – Resilience, generosity and playfulness were among the themes of Dr. Nour Khatib’s recent presentation about her work in Gazan hospitals last year.

Proposed ‘tot lot’ coming to Rockmosa Park

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the successful installation of Rockmosa Park’s main playground in 2023, the township is now planning an expansion for a new “tot lot.”

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.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

Drinking and driving

MAPLETON – On April 27 at about 8:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers were monitoring traffic when they stopped a vehicle on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 17.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Rae announces funding for backup generator at Palmerston arena

MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre. 

Clifford community pantry moves to new home at library

CLIFFORD – A community pantry in Clifford is being relocated, due to weather issues. 

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days

GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day. 

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

See all Orangeville area articles.

Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt

PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.       

Puslinch man not giving up despite decisions exonerating municipality, mayor

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch resident Bruce Taylor is feeling deflated, but not defeated, after complaints he lodged with the township integrity commissioner and the Ontario Ombudsman were deemed not to require further investigation.

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Public health lists exposure sites as measles cases continue to rise

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent exposure sites within Wellington County include two schools, two businesses and one community centre.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man continues with second victim

GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

See all Toronto area articles.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

‘We just can’t keep up with the demand’: study shows number of people with dementia to double by 2050

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Raising awareness and advocating is at the forefront of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission, as a dementia care crisis grows at a rapid rate, with little help to support patients and care workers alike. 

Proposed ‘tot lot’ coming to Rockmosa Park

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the successful installation of Rockmosa Park’s main playground in 2023, the township is now planning an expansion for a new “tot lot.”

See all Wellington County area articles.

Council approves financing plan for Arthur wastewater treatment plant

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a tentative financing plan to upgrade Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant – with hopes of securing grants to ease pressure on the municipality. 

Police find missing Freelton man whose car was discovered near Luther Marsh

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say they received a report on May 12 about a vehicle found in the ditch at the corner of Line 4 and East West Luther Townline.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Pen of Freedom

Each year at the World News Media Congress, a deserving individual or organization is bestowed with the Golden Pen of Freedom. 

Charter of 1670 deserves saving

News that Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) was closing its doors follows a string of retail giants that toppled in recent years.

Another era underway

Are we witnessing a turning point in history?

Columnists

Charles Allan died five months after his re-election

By Stephen Thorning

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

Weekend goals

By Kelly Waterhouse

No matter what this week throws in your path, just keep your focus: there is a long weekend on the horizon. Just a few short days to go.

Charles Allan re-elected after election conviction

By Stephen Thorning

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

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