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Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 37

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Police

Police beat: Business break-in

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023Police

ABERFOYLE  – On Jan. 12 at about 12:05am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft…

Crime Stoppers Month celebrates 35th anniversary

Sue Hogenkamp January 18, 2023Police

Standing together against crime – The Crime Stoppers flag was proudly raised in front of the…

Police looking to identify man accused of following student

Advertiser Staff January 18, 2023News, Police

FERGUS – Wellington County OPP officials say a youth walking along St Andrew Street East was followed by an adult male shortly after 8am.

Earl Campbell heading Wellington County Police Services Board

Jordan Snobelen January 16, 2023Community News, News, Police

GUELPH - Responsible for governing the police, the Wellington County Police Services Board has new members around the table for the 2023-34 term.

Kitchener man charged with careless driving in August crash

Advertiser Staff January 16, 2023News, Police

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Kitchener man has been charged with careless driving in connection with a serious two-vehicle crash here last summer.

Vehicles flipped over during catalytic converter thefts

Advertiser Staff January 13, 2023News, Police

PUSLINCH – Police are investigating after someone flipped over multiple pickup trucks at a gravel pit here in order to steal catalytic converters off the vehicles.

Police looking for vehicle, two suspects after ATM stolen

Advertiser Staff January 13, 2023News, Police

ERIN – Police are asking for help to identify two suspects involved in an ATM theft here on Friday. Wellington County OPP officials say at around 1:30am on Jan. 13 two suspects "attended a business on Main Street ... made entry, and stole an ATM" containing about $1,800.

Policing to cost Wellington County taxpayers $18 million in 2023

Jordan Snobelen January 13, 2023News, Police

ABOYNE – The cost to county taxpayers for policing is on the rise again in this year’s budget. Price tag expected to climb to $23.97 million in 2032.

Police looking for information, suspects after Erin home invasion

Advertiser Staff January 12, 2023News, Police

ERIN – Police are looking for two suspects after a home invasion here on New Year's Day. "It was reported that two unknown persons attended the residence and stole approximately $350 worth of various items," police stated.

OPP investigating after driver sustains ‘life-altering injuries’ in crash

Advertiser Staff January 12, 2023News, Police

PUSLINCH – The OPP is investigating a serious collision here that left one driver with what police officials are calling "life-altering injuries."

Police beat: Festive RIDE results

Submitted January 11, 2023Police

LONDON – The OPP’s Festive RIDE campaign, which ran from Nov. 17 to Jan. 2, resulted in a significant number of charges across the West Region.

OPP investigating ‘anti-Semitic vandalism’ at three buildings

Jordan Snobelen January 6, 2023News, Police

MOUNT FOREST –  Police are investigating several potential hate crimes after swastikas were marked in the bathrooms at the library, arena and a restaurant here this week.

One dead in Jan. 4 crash in Centre Wellington

Advertiser Staff January 4, 2023News, Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON – One person is dead following a collision between an SUV and a transport truck here on Wednesday afternoon. It was the second fatal collision on Wellington County roads within three hours on Jan. 4.

One person dead following two-vehicle crash in Puslinch

Advertiser Staff January 4, 2023News, Police

PUSLINCH – One person is dead following a serious two-vehicle crash here on Wednesday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on Wellington Road 32 south of Concession 4, southwest of Guelph, at about 12:17pm on Jan. 4.

Police beat: OPP looking to identify two suspects in Erin break-in

Submitted January 4, 2023Police

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects they say were involved in a break-in and theft here last month.

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Soupmakers prepare to face off at Sensational Soup-off

ELORA – Sensational Elora is getting with the times, updating its strategic plan, and acknowledging the diverse community that Centre Wellington has become. And along those lines, it is encouraging soups from all countries and cultures at its popular Sensational Soup-off event.

All Nations Grand River Water Walk to heal ‘Nibi’

BELWOOD – Indigenous people are praying, singing, and holding ceremony along the Grand River to heal and cleanse the water.

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.

Police investigating after Erin fire deemed ‘suspicious’

ERIN – Police are investigating after a Sideroad 10 fire in Erin on Sept. 15 was deemed suspicious. Over 30 firefighters from both the Hillsburgh and Erin fire stations responded to the call.

Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model

TORONTO – Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy. The move to an online-only model involves laying off 605 employees, including 68 journalists.

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.

UGDSB trustee resigns; board welcomes new faces, lauds custodial/maintenance staff

GUELPH – Kids are settling back into routines with the new school year well underway, and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) had its first meeting of the year on Sept. 12

Palmerston man guilty on three counts of sexual assault; jury acquits on two counts

GUELPH – Shortly after 7pm on Monday night at Guelph Superior Court, word arrived: the verdict was in.

See all Guelph area articles.

Township authorizes seal, receives request for Kurtz municipal drain improvement

BRUCEDALE – On Sept. 5, Guelph/Eramosa council authorized a simple, new seal for official documents and received a request for improvements to a municipal drain on private property.

Guelph Eramosa Township cuts ribbon on century-old road grader

GUELPH/ERAMOSA — Guelph/Eramosa Township recently cut the ribbon on a century-old road grader on Marden Road.

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.

Council rejects church application for cemetery due to objections from neighbours

MAPLETON – Township council rejected a zoning amendment to permit a cemetery on property owned by a local church after hearing delegations from local residents opposed to the proposal at the Sept. 12 meeting.

Mapleton residents seeks ban or better regulation of backyard chickens

MAPLETON – A township resident is asking council here to consider banning or better regulating backyard chickens, both inside and outside urban boundaries.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Police recover two vehicles linked to 2019 homicide

MINTO – Two vehicles believed to be involved in the murder of a Kitchener man last seen alive in Harriston over four years ago have been recovered by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

Parental awareness key to protecting youth from online predators: Crime Stoppers

MINTO – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) coordinator Sarah Bowers Peter shone some light onto the dark subjects of human trafficking and hate crimes, transgressions often mistakenly thought of as rare or non-existent in rural areas, during a presentation to town council on Sept. 12.

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.

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.

Kitchener man the subject of ‘sudden death’ investigation: OPP

PUSLINCH – Police have now identified the dead person found in a car here last week, but they are not providing any other details about the ongoing "sudden death" investigation.

Puslinch Junior Garden Club sports produce in fall fair

ABERFOYLE — This little garden in Aberfoyle is bursting from the handiwork and attention of the Puslinch Junior Garden Club.

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.

UGDSB trustee resigns; board welcomes new faces, lauds custodial/maintenance staff

GUELPH – Kids are settling back into routines with the new school year well underway, and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) had its first meeting of the year on Sept. 12

All Nations Grand River Water Walk to heal ‘Nibi’

BELWOOD – Indigenous people are praying, singing, and holding ceremony along the Grand River to heal and cleanse the water.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Palmerston man guilty on three counts of sexual assault; jury acquits on two counts

GUELPH – Shortly after 7pm on Monday night at Guelph Superior Court, word arrived: the verdict was in.

Jury deliberating in week-long Michael Hurst sexual assault trial

GUELPH – A 12-member jury for the trial of Palmerston resident Michael Hurst, who is charged with five counts of sexual assault, began deliberating on Sept. 18. Last week, Hurst and two woman testified before the jury.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

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.

Wading in

Talking about climate change gets people hot.

Columnists

Pool

By Kelly Waterhouse

Well, now I’ve done it. I’ve dived in head-first into the pool and I have no idea how to swim these shark-infested waters, but I assure you, victory (at least in my personal pool) is all mine. Game on.

Elora boy’s diary describes 1895 trip to Chicago

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2015.

Boy’s diary from 1890s provides portrait of small-town life

By Stephen Thorning

A couple of weeks ago, Elysia DeLaurentis at the Wellington County Museum and Archives showed me a recent donation to the collection. It is a diary kept by a schoolboy in Elora during the 1890s.

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