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Friday, February 3, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

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Police

Arsons spark search

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

GUELPH – City police and fire fighters respond to a fire on Grange on Aug. 19 at 11pm. Police…

OPP announces change to tows, impoundment

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

On July 1, the OPP will be acquiring the services of Ontario Impound Facility Operators to provide…

Special Olympic success

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

FERGUS – When county OPP officers set up the voluntary tolls at the Zehrs Food Markets on…

Road Safety Week

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

OTTAWA – National Road Safety Week kicks off the 2011 safe summer driving season and includes…

Hundreds attended grand opening of OPP centre

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

For Police Services Board chairman Lynda White, it was a dream finally coming true, as she acted as…

Province hoping to strengthen sex offender registry

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Ontario’s sex offender registry will now be harmonized with recent changes to the federal…

Guelph Police advise to keep homes number visible for safety

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

GUELPH – Ever wondered why some people have such large house numbers displayed on their…

Tributes poured in after two killed fighting fire

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

A town was in mourning and tributes poured in after two volunteer firefighters here were killed…

Store shut for tampering

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

NORTH PERTH – Perth County OPP officers were called to the Food Basics store here on Wallace…

Stolen vehicles impact everyone

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Car theft is a growing problem globally; however the rate of autos stolen here in Canada ranks…

Police board may provide funds to keep D.A.R.E. program in local schools

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Should local service clubs be strapped for funding, Wellington County Police Services Board…

COPS reaching out into the community

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

The chairperson of Arthur’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has invited…

New commander

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

LONDON – The OPP has announced the promotion of Superintendent J.A. (John) Cain to the rank…

Spring move-in still anticipated for new Aboyne OPP detachment building

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Despite being a few weeks behind schedule, Wellington County Police Services Board chairman Lynda…

Crime Stoppers had good year

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

WELLINGTON CTY. – Each year Crime Stoppers programs around the world celebrate Crime Stoppers…

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Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to Centre Wellington Fire Rescue for training materials

FERGUS – A table was filled with training manuals and other items at the Fergus fire hall on Feb. 2 thanks to a donation of $5,000 from Enbridge Gas.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

‘Loud and clear’: voice of Erin businesses to be heard by new liaison committee

ERIN - A liaison committee is being formed to help mitigate wastewater plant construction disruptions for Main Street businesses.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Guelph area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase

MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.

See all Mapleton area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church

HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.

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.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Puslinch area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

See all Wellington County area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

Mount Forest postmaster retires after 49 years

MOUNT FOREST – Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest,  Harrison, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Swindlers need a comeuppance

It’s hard to keep up with the latest scams.

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.

Columnists

Volunteer efforts a major factor in building Erin arenas

By Stephen Thorning

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

Red carpet ready

By Kelly Waterhouse

I am by no means a survivalist, (I can barely survive learning we’re out of chips), but when there is a snowstorm in the forecast, my husband, the Carpenter, launches into emergency preparedness mode. 

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…

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