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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 20

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Rural

Cheryl Sullivan Ontario 4-H Council president

Submitted August 20, 2020Rural

ROCKWOOD – The Ontario 4-H Council announced earlier this year that Cheryl Sullivan of the…

OMAFRA Report: Spidermites are thriving in 2020

Submitted August 12, 2020Rural

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

Farmers, food processors balk at fees from large grocery retailers

Submitted August 12, 2020COVID-19, Rural

OTTAWA – Canada’s farm and food processing lobbies say the latest round of fees introduced by…

Research will help farmers safely manage livestock

Submitted August 12, 2020Rural

TORONTO – The Ontario Government is investing $2.35 million in advanced animal research…

OMAFRA Report:Farmers should be ready to avoid, prepare for and react to harvest fires

Submitted August 5, 2020Rural

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

Taste Real launches summer challenge

Advertiser Staff July 31, 2020News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County’s Taste Real program has launched a new local food campaign for the month of August.

Horse breeders win lawsuit against OLG; government may appeal

Joanne Shuttleworth July 30, 2020News, Rural

TORONTO - A Superior Court judge has ruled that the Ontario government must pay compensation to breeders of standardbred horses for damages incurred after the abrupt cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks program (SARP).

For the Herd initiative makes strides toward fundraising goal

Submitted July 30, 2020COVID-19, Rural

GUELPH – In two short months, just over 30 per cent of a $500,000 fundraising goal has been…

Society calls on community to celebrate spirit of fair

Sue Hogenkamp July 30, 2020Community News, News, Rural

DRAYTON – Small-town fairs are a traditional source of small-town fun, but the fair won’t be happening this year in Drayton, not unlike many other towns in the province. 

Senators: Financial security for farmers means food security for Canadians

Senator Robert Black and Senator Pamela Wallin July 30, 2020Rural

OTTAWA – If Canada wants food security in the future, we need financial security for our…

Province makes buying local easier with ‘Ontario Made’ logo

Bruce Buttar July 30, 2020Rural

There’s never been a better time to support our local communities by consciously choosing to…

OFA commentary: Local federations give back to communities across Ontario

Larry Davis July 30, 2020Rural

In recent months, farmers and county federations of agriculture have banded together to show their…

Cryopreservation of stem cells to be used for cartilage repair?

Submitted July 30, 2020Rural

GUELPH – Cryopreservation is the next exciting stage of research in stem cell therapy. Dr.…

Local student wins $5,000 for Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre

Submitted July 30, 2020Rural

PUSLINCH–  Samantha Hounsome, a Grade 10 Waterdown District High School student, recently won $5,000 for her favourite charity, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).

Experts say COVID-19, hot weather impacting horse breeding this year

Chris Daponte July 29, 2020News, Rural

GUELPH - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on innumerable businesses and organizations since mid-March - and horse breeders are certainly not immune to the fallout.

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Province provides funding for new student spaces

FERGUS – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has recently received funding to build a $5.2-million addition St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son

ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Erin area articles.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Guelph researchers contending with avian influenza as virus spreads in Wellington County

GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.

Dixon’s Distillery named Best of Ontario – Spirits with LCBO award

GUELPH – JD Dixon got the surprise of his life when he learned the business he and his wife Vicky own, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, was named Best of Ontario – Spirits at the LCBO’s Elsie Awards on May 3.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph researchers contending with avian influenza as virus spreads in Wellington County

GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

David Connolly made Broadway history; now advocates for inclusion in the arts

CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14

PALMERSTON – A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Car will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Minto area articles.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day

PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

Province provides funding for new student spaces

FERGUS – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has recently received funding to build a $5.2-million addition St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks. 

Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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14 days away

Residents of Ontario will soon start heading to advance polls and filing mail-in ballots, but generally most will wait to attend a polling booth on June 2.

Build, build, build

One of the great ironies with elections is all the promises and apparent answers there are to the country’s woes.

Important people

Everyone has a calling and those called to be a nurse have a special gift indeed.

Columnists

Queen Victoria

By Kelly Waterhouse

The Victoria Day long weekend is fundamental to our Canadian culture. It has been synonymous with fun since 1845, when the Canadian government decided we should celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. 

Mount Forest’s James McMullen a notable political figure

By Stephen Thorning

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

Home show reminds us this community is special

By Kelly Waterhouse

Despite some smack-talk at the Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show last week, I do know that you do not milk a cow by pumping its tail.

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