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Monday, July 14, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 28

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Rural

Government funding boosts community cattle pastures

Submitted July 9, 2025News, Rural

ONTARIO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $5 million to increase resiliency and productivity of community grazing pastures.

Kerry Wright is OSCIA’s new executive director

Submitted July 9, 2025News, Rural

GUELPH — The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Wright as its new executive director, effective July 28.

New grant to help farmers reduce phosphorus runoff in Grand River watershed

Submitted July 2, 2025News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers in the Grand River watershed have access to new grant funding, available through the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff into local waterways—a crucial step in preventing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. 

Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives

Submitted July 2, 2025News, Rural

GUELPH – The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently. 

Farmers support 41 community projects with new Revive Fund investment

Submitted July 2, 2025News, Rural

ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has approved more than $96,000 in funding to its Revive Fund for 2025.

National Strategy for Soil Health Act highlights critical ground preservation needs: Black

Submitted June 24, 2025News, Rural

OTTAWA – On June 13, Robert Black, Senator for Ontario, rose in the Senate Chamber to speak to Bill S-230.

Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run

Submitted June 24, 2025News, Rural

MAPLETON – It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township’s countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s (UCTCC) annual tractor run.

Orangeville welcomes new farm show this February

Submitted June 24, 2025News, Rural

ORANGEVILLE – The agricultural community is getting a new winter tradition, with the launch of the Orangeville Farm Show, taking place Feb. 4 and 5.

OPINION: Ontario farms produce more than many people think

Submitted June 24, 2025Opinion, Rural

ONTARIO – Ontario farms produce more than 200 different food and farm products, giving consumers a wide range of options for filling their shopping carts and dinner plates with local food all year long. 

Six competing in Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair

Submitted June 24, 2025News, Rural

MINTO – The Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair has a total of six competing for the title of junior and senior Harriston-Minto Ambassadors.

Students learn about growing veggies, food security

Robin George June 18, 2025News, Rural

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Gardening can boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. That’s one reason St. John Bosco Catholic High School students visit the Northfield Gardening Project to help grow food for Hope House’s Free Food Market. 

West Luther 4-H Field Crops club tours fertilizer plant

Submitted June 18, 2025News, Rural

HARRISTON – West Luther 4-H Field Crops club is enjoying another year of tours and meetings.

County farmers’ market boxes and trail return this summer

Advertiser Staff June 18, 2025News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has announced the Farmers’ Market Box Series is back and has partnered with seven farmers’ markets in the county and Guelph.

OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture

Brian Crews June 18, 2025Opinion, Rural

ONTARIO – The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario’s farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.

Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator

Robin George June 11, 2025News, Rural

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses.

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Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock

HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. 

Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success

HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are offering “A big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.”

See all Bruce County area articles.

Weiner dog races bring smiles, hot dogs

ELORA – Grand River Raceway hosted its annual Weiner dog race on July 4.

British Beat 66 perform flashback show at Fergus Grand Theatre

FERGUS – British Beat 66 “invaded” the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down

FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions. 

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Hillsburgh Garden Club maintaining public gardens

HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Garden Club planted planters along the bridge in the village and its members water and weed them.

Erin hosts Summerfest Canada Day

ERIN – The Town of Erin partnered with the Rotary Club of Erin to host Summerfest Canada Day at the Erin Fairgrounds.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hanover Community Players receive grant, announce event lineup

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) participated in a recognition event during the Hanover Volunteer Fair on June 17. 

Entrepreneurs secure over $40,000 in Hawks’ Nest investments

HANOVER – The Hawks’ Nest 2025 business pitch competition brought a packed house to the Hanover Civic Theatre.

See all Grey County area articles.

Backyard theatre returns to McCrae House for 11th season

GUELPH  – Backyard Theatre returns to McCrae House this July with We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow, a concert piece for voice and guitar created by Juno-nominated and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee-awarded playwright/composer Mike Ford.

Ontario deputy ag minister to be United Way campaign chair

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has announced Dr. John Kelly, deputy minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) will be the 2025 campaign chair and lead volunteers in the fall to raise funds to support local social services in the community.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: Stolen vehicle recovered

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Montreal man has been charged after police used a GPS tracking device to locate and recover a vehicle stolen from outside Wellington County. 

Teen left with ‘life-altering’ injuries after two-vehicle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Five people were seriously injured when two vehicles collided head-on just outside Ariss on July 1 at about 11pm.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Local seniors programs to receive more funding

NORTH WELLINGTON – Seniors programs in Mapleton and Wellington North are set to receive increased funding, according to a June 27 announcement from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae. 

Drayton 150 Celebration a success

DRAYTON – Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Palmerston decorated in red, black, white for 150 celebration

PALMERSTON – The community’s big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.

Palmerston native works to archive community’s history

PALMERSTON – Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne. 

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field

ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Palmerston student wins Indigenous youth award

PALMERSTON– Palmerston student Reese French has won the 2025 Turtle Island Heritage Youth award. 

Bursaries presented at Norwell Secondary School commencement ceremony

Linda Campbell, left, presented a bursary from the Harriston and District Horticultural Society to Abbi Mettler at the recent Norwell Secondary School commencement ceremony.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Corey Conners honoured with installation at Listowel Golf Club

LISTOWEL – A new installation has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

See all Perth County area articles.

Overlay designation under discussion as Puslinch looks to add employment land zoning

PUSLINCH – Fears have been allayed after officials explained that ‘overlay’ actually means an extra layer of protection for farmland in the township and does not open the door for land speculation. 

Optimist Club of Puslinch celebrate Canada Day with community

PUSLINCH – On July 2, community members gathered at the Puslinch Community Centre to celebrate Canada Day.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

See all Toronto area articles.

Police have found and arrested man charged in connection to abduction, death

GUELPH – Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Paving, home repair scams happen regularly: OPP

ORILLIA – The OPP is advising people to be cautious of possible paving and home repair scams.

Halton Hills mayor to host fishing derby

ACTON – The Mayor’s Fishing Derby is set for July 19 from 9am to 1pm at Prospect Park in Acton. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Developer delegates to council for answers on sewage allocation

KENILWORTH – There’s a moratorium on sewage allocations in Arthur due to limited wastewater capacities. 

WHSS Special Olympics Bocce Team receive recognition certificates from township

MOUNT FOREST – Mayor Andy Lennox presented the Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team with congratulatory certificates on June 23 in recognition of the team’s gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Thin gruel

A few items we came across lately had us pondering whether the working class is on the verge of a moment like when Marie Antoinette apparently said, “Let them eat cake.” 

It takes a village

Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.

A special day

Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.

Columnists

Sun

By Kelly Waterhouse

They say in life you will come across people who are put in your path to teach you something about yourself. 

Several Dominion Day traditions have evolved in Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

Dominion Day helped start tourist industry in 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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