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Friday, March 31, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 13

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Police

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.

OPP responded to hundreds of calls during winter storm

Advertiser Staff December 30, 2022News, Police

WELLINGTON COUNTY – No one was seriously injured, but police responded to hundreds of calls across the county between Dec. 23 and 26, during what was likely the worst winter storm here in several years.

Old Kenilworth school used for OPP training ‘beyond its useful life’

Jordan Snobelen December 23, 2022Community News, News, Police

KENILWORTH – The former Sacred Heart School located at 9135 Highway 6 here could be demolished within the next few years, council heard at a Dec. 19 meeting.

Police investigating recent thefts from Fergus vehicles

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Police

FERGUS – Police are asking for help to identifying a person of interest (right) and a vehicle…

Toronto man charged with dangerous, impaired driving in snowmobile crash

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022News, Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have now charged a Toronto man with dangerous and impaired driving in connection with a serious snowmobile crash almost a year ago near Belwood.

Police seek suspects in Mapleton crime spree

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Police

MAPLETON – Police are seeking help to identify two people that could be involved with a recent…

OPP: Drivers not stopping for school buses in Erin

Advertiser Staff December 21, 2022Police

ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say they are actively investigating “serial traffic…

Police beat: Driver faces careless driving charge after car hits tree

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2022Police

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener driver has been charged with careless driving after a car slammed into a tree here recently.

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Little opposition to Habitat for Humanity project at public planning meeting

ELORA – Habitat for Humanity presented its proposal for a stacked townhouse complex at 465 Garafraxa St. W. in Fergus at a public meeting on March 29 and was met with little opposition.

Residents oppose zoning bylaw change requested by developer on South River Road

ELORA – Don’t mess with the woodlot. And don’t mess with the 2018 LPAT decision. That’s what many residents had to say at a March 29 public meeting in response to a zoning change application by Bruce Youngblood to reduce the size/configuration of open space zoning on a South River Road property.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Boil water advisory ends

ERIN – A boil water advisory has ended in Erin.

Vehicle crashes through front entrance of Erin business

ERIN – Police are asking for information to help piece together what happened after a vehicle drove through the front entrance of the Farm to Paw Boutique and Market here on Tuesday.

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.

Guelph COVID care clinic closing

GUELPH – The Guelph COVID, Cold, Flu Care Clinic located at 400 Southgate Drive is closing at the end of day on March 31. 

Going green: eco-conscious burials and cremations

GUELPH – Death is not something people like to think about, let alone plan for.

See all Guelph area articles.

Signs not permitted on Guelph/Eramosa boulevards

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council will amend a boulevard maintenance and highway obstruction  bylaw to clarify signs are not allowed on municipal boulevards. 

Council discusses health/safety committee, bylaw complaints, noise bylaw exemptions

BRUCEDALE – Items discussed at the March 20 Guelph/Eramosa council meeting include a health and safety committee report, bylaw enforcement complaint policy and noise bylaw exemptions. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Moorefield couple wins $500,000 in OLG draw

TORONTO – A Moorefield couple is $500,000 richer after winning second prize in the OLG's Daily Grand draw. Michael and Lynda Boyd matched five main numbers to win $25,000 a year for life in the Feb. 27 draw.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: family calls attention to suspected puppy mills

WATERLOO - A Waterloo family that purchased two 10-week-old goldendoodle puppies from a Mapleton farmer now contends the animals were supplied by a puppy mill.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Harriston Rising to host Egg Scramble at Harriston Legion branch on April 8

HARRISTON – Local families will have a chance to participate in a unique Easter experience on April 8, courtesy of a local downtown business association.

Junior broomball tournament held at Palmerston arena

PALMERSTON – The 16th annual Junior Co-ed Broomball Tournament was held in Palmerston from March 9 to 12.

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.

Fill in ditches before adding new playground equipment, delegate urges council

PUSLINCH – Bruce Taylor is not satisfied with the response he got from Puslinch council on March 22. Taylor has long been concerned that the plan to make Boreham Park accessible does not even come close to addressing problems with the Arkell park.

Puslinch committee identifies 18 priority heritage sites

PUSLINCH – The township’s heritage committee members have their work cut out for them, thanks to Bill 23.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: family calls attention to suspected puppy mills

WATERLOO - A Waterloo family that purchased two 10-week-old goldendoodle puppies from a Mapleton farmer now contends the animals were supplied by a puppy mill.

Credit Valley Conservation hosting well water safety webinar

MISSISSAUGA - Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)  is hosting a free webinar about well water safety on April 12 from 7 to 8:30pm.

See all Wellington County area articles.

‘Symbol of inclusion’: delegates advocate for rainbow crosswalks in Wellington North

KENILWORTH – A group of north Wellington residents hope to get council’s support for rainbow crosswalks in Mount Forest and Arthur.

Hospital foundation gets assist from Legion

Grant for hospital – The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) was the recent recipient of a grant from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command branches and Ladies’ Auxiliary Charitable Foundation.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

No answers this week

It was bound to happen at some point, but we find ourselves dealing with a number of head-scratcher moments in recent weeks.

Shop class

The announcement that Grade 9 and 10 students in Ontario will require one mandatory shop class is good news indeed.

Open Mind: ‘You look pretty good for your age’

Age is one of the first things we notice about people. Do they appear young, or are they older? When we categorize people, whether young or old, based solely on age, it can lead to ageism.

Columnists

Readers solve button, Hudson-Terraplane mysteries

By Stephen Thorning

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

Burr

By Kelly Waterhouse

Someone please explain to me the purpose of burrs. It’s like Mother Nature created an all-natural…

Two books provide valuable insight on building stone

By Stephen Thorning

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

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