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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 47

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Rural

Wellington County fair ambassadors vying for crown at CNE contest

Olivia Rumbell August 17, 2022Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four ambassadors from Wellington County are going to the 2022 CNE’s annual Ambassadors of the Fairs competition. 

Tour organic seed farm, learn about seed cleaning at Palmerston EFAO event

Submitted August 10, 2022Rural

PALMERSTON — In partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario is putting on a field day event at Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds. 

Jessie Weir awarded EastGen’s Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award

Olivia Rumbell August 5, 2022Business, News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY — Jessie Weir has been awarded the 2022 EastGen Outstanding Diary Women Service Award. 

OFA Viewpoint: Veterinarian shortages affecting rural areas

Ethan Wallace August 3, 2022Rural

ONTARIO – Rural and remote communities in Ontario are experiencing a shortage of veterinary access.

Eramosa 4-H Beef Club tunes judging skills

Submitted August 3, 2022Rural

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Eramosa 4-H beef club held a third meeting at the Bessey Farm on June 28. …

Learn about no till soybeans and alfalfa-fueled corn at EFAO event taking place at 3Gen Organics

Submitted August 3, 2022Rural

WALLENSTEIN – The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and Living-Lab Ontario researcher Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics  are inviting the public to join them from from 5 to 8pm on Aug. 17 to explore developments in Israel’s reduced tillage field crop trials.

Drayton Fair kicks off return of in-person agricultural exhibitions in northern Wellington

Advertiser Staff July 28, 2022Community News, News, Rural

DRAYTON – Fair season in northern Wellington kicks off on Aug. 5 with the first full-scale Drayton Fair since 2019.

Equine assisted learning brings horses and humans together to learn life skills out of the saddle

Kelly Waterhouse July 27, 2022Rural

CENTRE WELLINGTON – You just never know when greener pastures will appear and alter your career trajectory. 

Research into development of foal’s gut could advance treatment of critical cases of diarrhea

Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph July 27, 2022Rural

GUELPH – The foal’s gut undergoes many changes as it develops rapidly. More and more, we are learning how the colonization of a gut correlates to good health. 

What’s in a whinny? According to an Equine Guelph study, a whinny speaks volumes

Kelly Waterhouse July 27, 2022Rural

GUELPH – Straight from the horse’s mouth, a recently published study out of the University of Guelph has looked at the way humans interpret the vocalizations or meanings of vocalizations of a whinny to decipher horse-speak.

OFA’s Source Local initiative celebrates shared values, commonalities

Paul Vickers July 27, 2022Rural

We have all seen the recent headlines highlighting the rising cost of groceries and cost of living. Whether you live rurally or urban; everyone is feeling the impact of inflation and the increased cost to feed our families. 

OFA Viewpoint: Please enjoy Ontario’s vibrant summer scenery — from a distance

Drew Spoelstra and Mark Reusser July 20, 2022Rural

ONTARIO – Ontario boasts a picturesque landscape with a wide range of elements from rolling hills and waterfronts to diverse croplands, endless horizons, and everything in between. 

West Luther 4-H learn about agricultural research at various venues

Submitted July 20, 2022Rural

Learning about agriculture research – The West Luther 4-H field crops club met on June 20.…

Variance facilitates expansion for Harriston Agromart

Patrick Raftis July 15, 2022Community News, News, Rural

MINTO – The town’s committee of adjustment has approved a minor variance to allow a local agricultural business to build a new shop/warehouse.

Executive director announced for Family and Children’s Services Guelph Wellington

Advertiser Staff July 13, 2022Rural

GUELPH – Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington has appointed a new executive…

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Speeds to be reduced on several Centre Wellington roads

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Get your foot off the gas. Speed limits are about to be reduced on several roads in Centre Wellington after council approved a new posted speed limit bylaw on Nov. 27.

Council supports battery storage facilities in principle; will write resolutions of support

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council did not approve two proposals to locate battery storage facilities in the township at its Nov. 27 meeting, but it did express a willingness to entertain the idea.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.

Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding

GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Cox family grateful for community support after experimental cancer treatment

ERIN – Kevin Cox of Erin has jumped right back into normal life after apparently – hopefully – battling cancer for the second and final time.

Five people taken to hospital after Erin crash

ERIN – Five people were sent to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 22 east of Hillsburgh, at about 5:45pm on Nov. 26.

See all Erin area articles.

Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.

Melissa Karpenko crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

GRAND VALLEY – Melissa Karpenko joined the "Ontario Queen of the Furrow Club" when she was crowned 2023-2024 Ontario Queen of the Furrow at the Celebration of Excellence at the Orangeville Fair Grounds.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

HCP to stage Matilda

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage  Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.

See all Grey County area articles.

Children’s Foundation needs ‘urgent help’ with Adopt-A-Family campaign

GUELPH – “This year, we’ve already received 1,464 family referrals from local social agencies,” said program director Megan Harron, and as of Nov. 27 there are 120 families who have not yet been matched with support. 

Local mental health partners part of 988 Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline

GUELPH – You call 411 for directory assistance, 911 for emergencies, and now you can call 988 for urgent mental health support.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa council discusses proposed 2024 budget

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa staff are expected to come back to council with a proposed 2024 tax increase below 5%.

Council discusses Rockwood boundary reversal, drainage project, library lease

BRUCEDALE – During a brief regular meeting of council on Nov. 20, Guelph/Eramosa councillors discussed the reversal of the provincial decision to expand Rockwood's boundary, repairs to Hill Drain, and renewing the lease for the Rockwood library.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics

HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final. 

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton council rejects dedicated tax levy for fire department

MAPLETON – Council here has rejected a proposal to implement a two per cent dedicated tax levy to cover the financial needs of the township’s fire department.

Mapleton alters approach to staff cost-of-living increases

MAPLETON – Annual cost of living increases for township staff here will be based on average Consumer Price Index figures for the previous 12 months ending in August of each year, but will be capped at four per cent in any given year.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto wants to keep expanded Clifford urban boundary in place

MINTO – The Town of Minto will ask the Ontario government to leave a recent expansion of the Clifford Urban boundary in place.

Minto prepares for future water/wastewater system needs

MINTO – Water and sewage system capacity in some areas of Minto may not be sufficient to handle rapid growth without future upgrades, council here has learned.

See all Minto area articles.

Second annual witches walk raises funds for women’s shelter

ORANGEVILLE – Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association⁣ hosted the second annual witches walk on the evening of Oct. 27.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Palmerston gets into the Holiday Spirit with Light Up the Park event

PALMERSTON – The holiday season kicked off in Palmerston Nov. 17 with its annual Light Up the Park event at Lions Heritage Park.

Former NHL stars visit Palmerston

PALMERSTON - On Nov. 18, the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team came to the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Creative Landscape Depot raises $15,000 for Sunrise

PUSLINCH – The Creative Landscape Depot held a charity golf tournament in support of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre. 

Puslinch to hold Santa Claus Parade and other festive activities

ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Santa Claus parade here will take place on Nov. 26 from 2 to 5pm.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.

Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital

TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.

See all Toronto area articles.

Children’s Foundation needs ‘urgent help’ with Adopt-A-Family campaign

GUELPH – “This year, we’ve already received 1,464 family referrals from local social agencies,” said program director Megan Harron, and as of Nov. 27 there are 120 families who have not yet been matched with support. 

Local mental health partners part of 988 Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline

GUELPH – You call 411 for directory assistance, 911 for emergencies, and now you can call 988 for urgent mental health support.

See all Wellington County area articles.

OPINION: Flexible funding models for nurse practitioners required to fill health care gaps

DRAYTON – Flexible funding models for nurse practitioners (NPs) are required to fill the gaps in health care.

Harriston hosts annual Christmas parade

HARRISTON - The Santa Claus parade lit up the night in the community’s downtown on Nov. 18.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Talk less, listen more

In recent weeks we have been thinking about the past – more specifically, people and their impact on us. 

A Simple Fix

A few Wellington Advertiser employees were a bit perturbed to hear several Police Services Board (PSB) members denigrate this newspaper – or at least its reach and following – at last week’s PSB meeting.

Cherish Life

A few years back travelling on a high-speed train from Guangzhou to Shanghai we noticed a grand-dad keeping a close eye on his grandson. 

Columnists

Crown

By Kelly Waterhouse

It’s fair to say that when it comes to communication by text (or any other form of written conversation, or like, conversation in general), my spouse, the Carpenter, is monosyllabic. 

Guelph jail break in 1921 a bad idea for three men

By Stephen Thorning

Back in the summer of 1921 three young men got to know one another as inmates at the Ontario Reformatory on the east end of Guelph.

Reflections

By Submitted

What position in curling would Jesus say is the most righteous?

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