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Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 31

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Rural

Clara Wilman and Emma Smyth vie for Arthur fair ambassador title

Advertiser Staff September 1, 2021Rural

ARTHUR – Two local young ladies are vying for the title of ambassador of the Arthur Fair 2021-22.…

Canadian Poultry XPO cancelled due to COVID restrictions

Advertiser Staff September 1, 2021Rural

STRATFORD – The inaugural Canadian Poultry XPO is cancelled for November 2021. This final…

OMAFRA report: High white mould risk

Submitted September 1, 2021Rural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…

OMAFRA report: Grazing livestock, forage palatability go hand in hand

Submitted August 26, 2021Rural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…

Mapleton council taps brakes on speed limit around rural schools

Jordan Snobelen August 18, 2021Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON - Council voted on Aug. 10 to reduce road speeds to a maximum of 60km/h around rural schools.

Senator Rob Black named Produce Champion of 2021

Joanne Shuttleworth August 18, 2021News, Rural

OTTAWA - Senator Rob Black of Fergus has been named the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Produce Champion of 2021.

Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts successful online auction

Submitted August 18, 2021Community News, Rural

The Palmerston Agricultural Society held a successful online auction this spring and donated $8,000…

Horse Heritage Awards to be announced at the 2021 Erin Fair

Advertiser Staff August 18, 2021News, Rural

ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society is calling for submissions for the 2020 (put on hold due to COVID-19) and 2021 Horse Heritage Hall of Fame awards.

Farmers create self-guided soil health tour

Submitted August 18, 2021Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year, farmers have a new app –Soil Road Trip– to explore fields across the province with cover crops, min-till, amendments, and innovation for soil health.

Exiting provincial directors reflect on their time representing Ontario’s farm families

Submitted August 18, 2021Rural

Later this year, we will be saying goodbye to three valued members of our board. Serving on a board is a great honour and these three farmers, nominated by our membership, have dedicated their time to representing the best interests of 38,000 farm families in Ontario.

OMAFRA Report: 2021 Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnsostic Days

Submitted August 18, 2021Rural

The 2020 Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnostic Days was a huge success and builds on the long tradition…

Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour a shining success

Jordan Snobelen August 17, 2021Community, Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON - The second Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour held on Aug. 14 raised at least $20,450 for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.

Moorefield beekeeper hoping agricultural funding will sweeten growing business

Jordan Snobelen August 11, 2021Business, Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON - Bob Eby of Eby Family Honey says Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding targeting beekeepers will help to grow his buzzing business.

OMAFRA Report: Should nitrogen fertilizer be applied to ‘tile-run’ soybeans?

Horst Bohner August 11, 2021Rural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…

Farmers can apply now for cover crop incentives

Submitted August 11, 2021Rural

CAMBRIDGE - Cover crops grown over winter are just the right thing to do, according to local producers who participated in the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP).

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Hospital volunteer association planning land sale to developer

FERGUS – The Groves Hospital Volunteer Association plans to sell its New To You property to Reid's Heritage Homes for a residential development, but the potential development hinges on council approval.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

Impaired driving

ROCKWOOD – On July 22 at about 11pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a traffic…

See all Erin area articles.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

Driver has ‘life-altering injuries’ following car-motorcycle crash: OPP

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – One person was sent to hospital with "life-altering" injuries following a collision between a car and motorcycle here on Sunday evening.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

Building slows in Mapleton Township

MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down from 2021 levels at the mid-point of the 2022 construction season.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto’s first commemorative bench honours Clifford’s ‘Lou’ Stuebing

CLIFFORD - A memorial bench honouring longtime Clifford resident Lou Stuebing has been placed in the village's Cenotaph Park.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

See all Minto area articles.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

U19 UTM Morriston

Champs – Last weekend the U19 UTM Morriston softball team captured the gold medal at the PWSA…

See all Puslinch area articles.

Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature

TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.

Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Local man charged with arson after toilet fires

MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with arson after portable toilets were set on fire here recently.

The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region

MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021. 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

Move on with hospice

Although the brakes were put on last week when Centre Wellington council failed to pass a motion supporting the new hospice project at Wellington Place, all is not lost.

Free labour

“Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers” was a headline that caught our eye a few weeks back. 

Columnists

Open Mind: Conquering social phobia

By Alba Zalli

I grew up in a tight-knit small town where everyone knew one another well, so I never really had to think of making new friends until I moved to a larger town and had to face high school. 

Fives

By Kelly Waterhouse

Sometimes, I am a great life partner. Sometimes, I am a brat. This weekend, I intend to be both, because it’s my best friend’s birthday. 

Tales of the telegraph a neglected subject

By Stephen Thorning

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

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