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Monday, September 25, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 38

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Dump trailer beyond repair

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Well­ing­ton North’s pony dump trailer is going to that big trailer park in the sky.…

Biking group, OPP take 180km tour to aid Special Olympics

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

There was a meeting here of cops and bikers on Friday morning, but it was all smiles and chuckles.…

Illusionist is supporting two groups: Community Living, Guelph food bank

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Illusionist Claude Haggerty will perform at the Fox auditorium here on Oct. 16 . Haggerty is a…

Ballet Anastasia comes to Royal City on Oct. 18

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Ballet Jörgen Can­ada’s Anastasia, the Rus­sian tale retold in the elegance and…

Council cuts speed limit on rural road

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Councillors here considered a number of factors but, in the end, they opted for the safety of…

Concerts help new building

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Theatre Orangeville and Community Living Dufferin are proud to present  Magic Moments on Nov.…

Radiothon aims for $1-million for hospitals

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

It seems hard to imagine, but the 15 hospital foundations participating in this year’s…

Fall happenings and highlights from the Wellington Terrace

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Autumn is always a busy season at the Wellington Terrace.  We are sad to see our Duet Bikes…

Over 100 people wore red shirts to support troops Oct. 10

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Consider the challenge met. Janice Wilson certainly does. She issued a challenge to the residents…

Arnott salutes county for being top employer

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Wellington Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott has saluted Wellington County for earning a place in…

Model railroad display for three weekends

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The­ Ab­erfoyle Junction 0-scale model railway show will be running here for the next three…

Town puts off bylaw regulating large vehicle parking until 2012

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Residents looking for a resolution in regards to a zoning bylaw regulating the parking of large…

Annual assessments favoured over carbon footprint reports

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

While committed to improving energy efficiency, Guelph-Eramosa councillors have decided against…

Community Newspapers searching for Junior Citizen of the Year

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Ontario’s community News­papers are looking for stories in about good kids in…

Town refuses to give up on county contribution to Deer Pit

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The town should at least look into avenues to force Wellington County to cover a portion of the…

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Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Mayor’s townhall dominated by growth, parking woes

ELORA – Growth and parking dominated discussion at the Mayor’s Town Hall on Sept. 20, held at the new MacDonald pavilion outside the Elora Centre for the Arts

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Better is possible: United Way launches annual fundraising campaign

GUELPH – “We can be better.” That’s the premise of this year’s United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin fundraising campaign. The goal is $2.6 million.  

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Erin area articles.

Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13

GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.

Grand Valley recognizes hero for saving neighbour’s life

GRAND VALLEY – Earlier this year, Alan Mackie faced flames to save a neighbour’s life. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Take Back the Night march encourages people to ‘Lead where you are’

GUELPH – After a demonstration outside Guelph City Hall on Sept. 20 between a group of parents protesting 2SLGBTQIA+ school policies and another group protesting the protest, the Take Back the Night (TBTN) march the next day took on extra meaning.

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award

GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.

See all Guelph area articles.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Crawford Lake documents dawn of potential new epoch

MILTON – An international panel of geologists said Crawford Lake contains the best evidence on Earth to support the theory that a new geological chapter in the history of the world, the Anthropocene, is upon us.

See all Halton area articles.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day planned for Sept. 30 in Alma

ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting a Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day on Sept. 30 at Husky Farm Equipment in Alma. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Council endorses chamber call to address frequent power outages in Harriston

MINTO – Town council has endorsed a call from the Minto Chamber of Commerce for Westario Power Inc. to address concerns about frequent power outages in the western portion of Harriston.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

See all Minto area articles.

Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors

ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Fall Fun Day at Minto Farmers Market on Sept. 23

PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is open all September long and inviting everyone to celebrate the beginning of autumn at its Fall Fun Day on Sept. 23.

Palmerston Terry Fox run set for Sept. 17

PALMERSTON – The 2023 Terry Fox Run/Walk/Bike in Palmerston will be held on Sept. 17.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health

TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.  

Greenbelt land swap audit finds ‘preferential treatment’ given to developers

TORONTO - The provincial government’s hasty move to open thousands of acres of Greenbelt-designated land for housing development was “flawed” and “biased,” Ontario’s Auditor General told reporters on Aug. 9.

See all Toronto area articles.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award

GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

Here4Hope names Lynn Brandwood winner of Power of One Award

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award recognizes Lynn Brandwood for her "significant contribution to promoting life and preventing suicide."

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Have no fear

News last week that Metroland Media Group was declaring bankruptcy was a gut punch to news industry people across Canada. To date it is the single largest newspaper failure in Canadian history. Seventy-one print-edition community newspaper titles were shuttered in one-fell swoop.

Snippets

It has been one of those weeks where there is lots to talk about, but not much to say.

Two down, one to go

It was welcome news on Monday when “housing minister” Steve Clark resigned.

Columnists

Diary shows childhood illness was common in 1890s

By Stephen Thorning

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

Dumped

By Kelly Waterhouse

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Since our move to the country, I’ve…

World Alzheimer Awareness Day

By Elaine Griffin

Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer societies across the world continue to raise…

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