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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 20

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Rural

Province, feds announce emergency funding for beef, hog farmers

Advertiser Staff June 17, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

WOODSTOCK — The federal and provincial governments have announced emergency funding for beef and hog farmers.

Guelph-Eramosa clears the way for Ceva to expand operations into the township

Joanne Shuttleworth June 16, 2020News, Rural

BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council has approved in principle a site plan application for Ceva Animal Health to expand its operations into the township.

Mapleton youth selected for Rural Change Makers pilot program

Advertiser Staff June 15, 2020News, Rural

GUELPH – A Mapleton youth will be part of the Rural Ontario Institute’s (ROI) Rural Change Makers program.

WFA pushes back on Mapleton farm tax resolution

Patrick Raftis June 12, 2020Community News, News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is pushing back against a resolution circulated by the Township of Mapleton calling for the province to undertake a review of the Farm Property Tax Class Rate Program.

Rockwood Farmers’ Market to open under COVID-19 guidelines

Jaime Myslik June 10, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Market is officially open, taking place every Wednesday evening for the summer.

Erin Farmers’ Market going online

Submitted June 10, 2020News, Rural

ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is going online, from June 26 to Sept. 25. Shoppers are…

OMAFRA Report: Why has corn take so long to emerge in 2020

Submitted June 10, 2020Rural

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

Erin Fair cancelled for first time in 170 years

Chris Daponte June 9, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

ERIN - On June 7 the Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) board of directors voted “with deep regret,” to postpone the 170th edition of the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Puslinch supports Mapleton’s call for review of farm tax rate program

Joanne Shuttleworth June 6, 2020News, Rural

PUSLINCH - A resolution from Mapleton Township and a committee report from the County of Wellington both sparked conversation at Puslinch council’s June 3 meeting.

OMAFRA Report: Alfalfa frost damage can occur in spring after growth has started

Submitted June 3, 2020Rural

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

Canadian Dairy expo cancelled for 2020

Submitted June 3, 2020Rural

STRATFORD – The 2020 Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX) has been cancelled for 2020. The next CDX will be held April 7 and 8, 2021.

Wellington North Farmers’ Market opening June 20

Chris Daponte June 3, 2020News, Rural

MOUNT FOREST - The market, now in its seventh year, is moving to Saturday mornings in the parking lot at the Victory Community Centre in Mount Forest.

Arthur Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19

Chris Daponte June 1, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

ARTHUR - The 164th Arthur Fall Fair has been cancelled.

Harriston-Minto Fall Fair cancelled due to pandemic

Advertiser Staff May 27, 2020News, Rural

HARRISTON - The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is the latest local event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

IPM postponed until 2021

Submitted May 27, 2020COVID-19, Rural

LINDSAY – There will be no International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in 2020.

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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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