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Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 23

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News

Busy time in community trying to be first to be carbon neutral

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

 This quiet community was abuzz with activity on April 19. The entire village has set the goal…

Dedication of Archie MacRobbie Hall was held on April 27

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

It was an afternoon of memories and a time to reflect on the legacy of Archie MacRobbie. On April…

OMAFRA Report

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

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

Fergus Auto Recyclers working hard for ‘a greener tomorrow’

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The general concept of recycling is nothing new. By the 1980s, most municipalities had blue box…

County starts negotiations to buy libraries

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Wellington County is going to try to pur­chase the remaining Carnegie libraries from local…

$2.2-million in bridge tenders

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Four brid­ges in Guelph-Eramosa Town­ship will be replaced this year, at a total cost of…

Johnny Reid to Rock the Fergus Scottish Festival this summer

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Embracing his Scottish heritage and teenage years in Canada, award-win­ning country singer…

Development charges stalled

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

A decision on new development charges for the Township of Wellington North is currently stalled as…

Elvis benefit show will aid church

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

“Ladies and gentlemen:  Elvis has entered the building.”   Elvis…

Council okays three contracts

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Guelph-Eramosa council has approved almost a quarter million dollars in public works contracts. On…

Application deadline approaching for June 28 Fergus Art Walk

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

This year, as part of Fergus’ 175th anniversary celebrations, the Fergus BIA Art Walk will…

Local initiative, AD VOX, adds voice to issues of mental health in children and youths

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

While many might long for those carefree childhood days consumed with climbing trees, getting dirty…

Hard Ryde to play Fergus Grand event

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

On May 10 at 7:30pm the Fergus Grand Theatre wil be offering An Evening of Bluegrass, featuring…

Magician gets citation

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Local magician Peter Marucci has received the first ever presidential citation from the…

Wellington driver was tops

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The Wellington and Huron Counties annual  truck safety road­eo was held at the Centre…

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Is there a doctor in the house? It won’t be long now

FERGUS - It’s been cleaned, furnished, and hooked up to the internet and now Gartshore House is ready to host locum doctors, interns and residents testing the waters at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

Jesse Duhacek named Youth Citizen of the Year

ELORA – Jesse Duhacek thought he hit pay dirt when he received some funding from a student entrepreneurship program three years ago. So winning the Youth Citizen of the Year award this year was icing on the cake.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

‘A significant plan’: developer hears concerns with proposed Hillsburgh subdivision

ERIN – On June 8 at Erin town hall, the developer behind a 799-unit subdivision proposal in Hillsburgh heard from around 25 Erin residents concerned with the development's potential effects on the village.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

See all Erin area articles.

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.

Multiple fire departments respond to Tuesday morning barn blaze

EAST GARAFRAXA – Three fire services, including two from Wellington County, responded to a barn fire on the 12th Line here on Tuesday morning.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Take precautions against ticks, medical officer of health advises

GUELPH – Ticks are here, they are here to stay, and we’ll all have to learn to live with them. That statement was part of a June 7 verbal report to the Board of Health from Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

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 Guelph area articles.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

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 Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Minto council supports health team bid for funding to bolster primary care access

MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a letter of support for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team’s (MMFHT) application to the province for funding to expand staffing to allow more local residents to access primary care providers.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto council supports health team bid for funding to bolster primary care access

MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a letter of support for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team’s (MMFHT) application to the province for funding to expand staffing to allow more local residents to access primary care providers.

Council endorses call for re-instatement of Norwell Grade 9 APP program

MINTO – Council here has endorsed a letter from the Town of Minto Cultural Roundtable calling for local high school and school board officials to reconsider the cancellation of the Grade 9 Norwell Arts Performance Project class.

See all Minto area articles.

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.

Public health takes action after food poisoning incident at International Women’s Day event

GUELPH – The local board of health heard the story of an International Women’s Day event that went wrong, and a collaboration between public health inspectors and the host that went right at a meeting on May 3.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

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 Puslinch area articles.

Take precautions against ticks, medical officer of health advises

GUELPH – Ticks are here, they are here to stay, and we’ll all have to learn to live with them. That statement was part of a June 7 verbal report to the Board of Health from Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.

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 Wellington North area articles.
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Be wise, very wise

An east wind brought along some cooler temperatures this weekend, but with it came a haze in the sky caused by forest fires in Quebec.

How to grow a beard

It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago. 

Wide world of sports

With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions. 

Columnists

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1958, 1983

By Stephen Thorning

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

Cans

By Kelly Waterhouse

When I got home Saturday night from the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, I reeked of beer, vodka coolers, pop and whatever substances floated through the air, though I did not actually consume any of it. 

Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

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