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Thursday, January 26, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 04

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Wellington North resident bilked of $500,000 in cryptocurrency scam

Advertiser Staff January 19, 2023Community News, News, Police

WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are issuing a warning about scammers after a resident here was defrauded of $500,000 over six months in a cryptocurrency scheme.

Watters makes a splash at Chamber of Commerce event

Joanne Shuttleworth January 19, 2023Business, News

ELORA - Centre Wellington has some hard challenges ahead and Mayor Shawn Watters used his time at the Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce on Jan.18, to prepare his audience for what he sees on the road ahead.

Councillor Mary Lloyd elected chair of county library board

Advertiser Staff January 19, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ward 5 county councillor Mary Lloyd is the new chair of the county’s library board. Lloyd was elected chair for the 2023-2024 term at the board’s Jan. 11 meeting.

Minto draft budget projects 4.9% tax levy increase

Patrick Raftis January 19, 2023Community News, News

MINTO – An early draft of the Town of Minto’s 2023 budget shows the municipality’s total tax levy rising by 4.88 per cent and the local tax rate increasing by 1.88%.

Guelph/Eramosa council passes budget with 4.9% tax increase

Robin George January 19, 2023News

BRUCEDALE – The 2023 budget for Guelph/Eramosa Township passed on Monday, with tax increase of 4.85 per cent.

Indigenous Gathering Circle expected to open in spring

Jordan Snobelen January 19, 2023News

ABOYNE – Nearly 400 trees, plants and traditional Indigenous medicines are on the way from Centre-Wellington’s Whiffletree Farm and Nursery for the county’s Indigenous Gathering Circle, where seeding is planned for the spring.

COVID cases down across WDGPH region; hospitalizations steady

Advertiser Staff January 19, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are down this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remain steady.

Puslinch offering residents online survey to inform budget decisions

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023News

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch has launched its annual community engagement survey to gain citizen feedback on the township’s proposed 2023 budget.

Catholic board celebrates students for good deeds, leadership, community spirit

Joanne Shuttleworth January 18, 2023News

GUELPH – Several students were lauded for their compassion, faith and community spirit at the Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on Jan. 16.

Applications open for Community Services Recovery Fund

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local community groups can apply for funding through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF). 

Equine herpes virus confirmed in Waterloo Region

Robin George January 18, 2023Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has confirmed one case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in the Waterloo Region. 

Truck driver, company charged in three-vehicle crash in Mapleton

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023Community News, News, Police

MAPLETON – A commercial truck driver and business from Aylmer have been charged in a three-vehicle crash here on Tuesday that injured one person and caused damage on a nearby residential property.

Wellington North council adopts work plan for Mount Forest outdoor pool

Jordan Snobelen January 18, 2023Community News, News

KENILWORTH– Wellington North council has given a partial nod to next steps in the design process for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the Lion Roy Grant pool.

Township receives over $700,000 in latest OLG payment

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023News

ELORA – Centre Wellington will receive over $700,000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora.

Strathcona Cup tours curling rinks in Mount Forest, Elora and Fergus

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023Community News, Sports

International curling event – Strathcona Cup tournament games were held at the Mount Forest…

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Fergus Legion hosts Robbie Burns Night

Burns returns – The spirit of Robbie Burns came to life once again when the Fergus Pipe Band presented Robbie Burns Night on Jan. 21 at the Fergus Legion hall.

Fergus Legion awards winners of Remembrance Day poster and literary contest

Awards – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus held its award presentation for the…

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Handgun stolen during break-in at Erin home

ERIN – Police are looking to identify three suspects after a handgun was stolen from a home here earlier this month. Wellington County OPP officials say police received a report about a break-in on the 9th Line in Erin on Jan. 24.

Rotary Club of Erin expands public access to its Community Giving Program

ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin has launched a new application process for its Community Giving Program (CGP), providing funding to local projects supporting the club’s mission to “Energize Erin.”  

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.

‘Celebrate your heritage’ with Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches within the county and in Guelph are hosting events for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

Mental health care providers ‘under water’ as demand remains high

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local officials say demand for mental health supports, which increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has not yet begun to level off. 

See all Guelph area articles.

An evening with Lauren Margison planned at Eden Mills Music Hall

EDEN MILLS – As a prelude to Valentine’s Day, Eden Mills Music at the Hall presents the talented and versatile young soprano Lauren Margison to perform in Eden Mills. 

Guelph/Eramosa council passes budget with 4.9% tax increase

BRUCEDALE – The 2023 budget for Guelph/Eramosa Township passed on Monday, with tax increase of 4.85 per cent.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Capital projects approved in principle

MAPLETON – Township council approved, in principle, a list of  capital projects to allow staff to move forward on the procurement process in advance of the 2023 budget.

Local athletes to represent Ontario at Canadian Juvenile Broomball Nationals

National qualifiers – Two local youths, Meg Morgan of Palmerston and Cara Wing of Moorefield…

See all Mapleton area articles.

Local athletes to represent Ontario at Canadian Juvenile Broomball Nationals

National qualifiers – Two local youths, Meg Morgan of Palmerston and Cara Wing of Moorefield…

Catch the Ace donation supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington

Catch the Ace donation – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, left, and Jim…

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.

Proposed Puslinch tax increase now sitting at 4.5%

PUSLINCH – The township’s director of finance presented what may be the final version of Puslinch’s 2023 budget at a public meeting on Jan. 25 and it's looking like a 4.5% tax increase for residential homes.

Police beat:Aggravated assault

ARTHUR – A local man has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident here last week.…

See all Puslinch area articles.

County approves budget with 3.8% tax rate increase

GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2023 budget with a 3.8 per cent tax rate increase anticipated to cost the average residential taxpayer an additional $24 per $100,000 of assessment.

‘Celebrate your heritage’ with Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches within the county and in Guelph are hosting events for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe elected to ROMA board of directors

KENILWORTH – Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe is joining the Rural Ontario Municipal Association board of directors for the 2023-27 term.

Catch the Ace donation supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington

Catch the Ace donation – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, left, and Jim…

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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.

Resist the urge

According to Caledon OPP it wasn’t that late at night when a motorist pulled up in an Audi sedan to offer assistance to a driver who appeared to be having car troubles.

Columnists

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…

Toque trouble

By Kelly Waterhouse

I wish I looked better in a toque. 

The sketchy history of ladies softball in Wellington

By Stephen Thorning

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

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