• Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Digital Publications
  • Become a Carrier

Your browser is not supported

Your browser is too old. To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox.

×
Login
  • Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Become a Carrier
Community News
Wellington Advertiser Logo
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Contribute
  • Sections
  • Search
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Contribute
  • Login
 
Wellington Advertiser Logo

Friday, May 20, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 20

Community News
  • Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Become a Carrier
  • Wellington Advertiser Logo
  • Elections 2022
    • Provincial Election 2022
    • Municipal Election 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Become a Carrier

Rural

Ontario farm businesses working to adapt to a new reality

Peggy Brekveld May 27, 2020COVID-19, Rural

If there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that farmers are experts at adapting to evolving situations and persevering through uncertainty.

OMAFRA REPORT: Managing Oats for maximum yield

Joanna Follings May 27, 2020Rural

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

Pandemic impact pegged as factor in rural job declines

Patrick Raftis May 27, 2020COVID-19, Rural

GUELPH-ERMAOSA – A new Rural Ontario Institute fact sheet on the economic consequences of the pandemic shutdown paints a stark picture of the local employment scene.

Industry leaders say $250 million federal agriculture support package falls short

Patrick Raftis May 13, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A federal financial support package for agriculture falls short of what’s needed in an industry hit hard by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, some industry leaders are saying.

OMAFRA Report: Does soybean photoperiod sensitivity impact selection?

Submitted May 13, 2020Rural

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

ROI seeking young change makers

Submitted May 6, 2020Rural

GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute is piloting a program designed to prepare young adults to…

OMAFRA Report: Should carry-over soybean seed be used this spring?

Submitted May 6, 2020Rural

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

Fergus Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Chris Daponte April 29, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

FERGUS - The Fergus Fall Fair is the latest event to be cancelled as part of the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No foreseeable equine feed shortages: Erin store owner

Jaime Myslik April 29, 2020COVID-19, Rural

ERIN – Horse owners should rest assured that COVID-19 isn’t causing feed shortages right now.…

OFA members share how operations are faring during COVID-19 pandemic

Keith Currie April 29, 2020Rural

In phase two of an online survey with our membership, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)…

Senator Rob Black stresses importance of Canadian soil

Kelly Waterhouse April 29, 2020COVID-19, Rural

FERGUS – With the Senate of Canada not sitting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Rob Black…

Rural Ontario Institute monitors COVID-19 impact on rural employment

Submitted April 29, 2020COVID-19, Rural

GUELPH – While they warn against reading too much into a small sample, the Rural Ontario…

Supply chain issues plaguing local farmers through COVID-19 pandemic

Patrick Raftis April 23, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Supply chain problems and production bottlenecks are among the biggest challenges facing local farmers through the COVID-19 crisis.

Farmers, marketplaces figuring out how to run farmers’ markets this year

Joanne Shuttleworth April 22, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The journey from farm to fork is fraught with challenges during a pandemic.

OMAFRA report: Thinking outside the strip

Submitted April 22, 2020Rural

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

  • «
  • 1
  • …
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • …
  • 316
  • »

Select Your Region

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.

‘There are people out there who need help’: local Walk for Dog Guides is May 29

FERGUS – The Fergus and Marsville Lions Clubs are  holding their annual Walk for Dog Guides later this month. 

See all Centre Wellington 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.

Erin pre-qualifies contractors for two wastewater treatment plant contracts

ERIN – Council here is proceeding with a list of pre-qualified contractors for two phases of the town’s much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant.

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.

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.

Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”

See all Guelph area articles.

Council approves funding for pavilion, new washrooms at Rockmosa Park

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved a $1-million pavilion project that will include new public washrooms and other items at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood.

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.

See all Guelph/Eramosa 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.

Driver injured after vehicle crashes into restaurant

MAPLETON – A driver was taken to hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a restaurant here early on Wednesday morning, but no one inside the building was hurt.

See all Mapleton 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.

Palmerston Legion hosts ’80’s car rally

Back to the ‘80s – The Palmerston Frank Lambier Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted an…

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.

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.

Sunrise awaits township decision on supportive housing plan

PUSLINCH – Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre is anxiously awaiting a decision by Puslinch council that could allow the non-profit organization to move ahead with its Supportive Affordable Housing and Respite Project.

See all Puslinch 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.

Wellington-Halton Hills candidates talk about farming concerns at OFA debate

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers have a lot of concerns going into the provincial election and they got the chance to raise them with Wellington-Halton Hills candidates at a debate on May 18.

See all Wellington County 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.

Wellington Heights students earn grand prize in national competition

MOUNT FOREST – Students from Wellington Heights Secondary School have brought home the grand prize from Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) national research-based case study competition. The winning trio earned $500 for their school and the title of Youth Wetland Experts.

See all Wellington North area articles.
Tweets by WellyAdvertiser

Editorial

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.

  • News
    • Police
    • Sports
    • Rural
    • A&E
    • Business
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Community
    • Classifieds
    • Obituaries
    • Events
    • Auctions
    • Submit an Event
    • Family Ad Submission
  • More
    • Digital Publications
    • Sponsored
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Archives

Become a Member. Support Local News.

Get Started

Local news in your inbox, every week.

Subscribe
We Cover the County…
Connect with us
Contact Us
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Home Delivery Issues
  • Submit News
  • Become a Carrier

905 Gartshore Street, Fergus ON N1M 2W8. © All materials copyright Wellington Advertiser, 2006-2022. Photographs and text found here may not be used for any purpose whatsoever without express permission. If you need something, please ask. Your feedback is welcome. Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com

  • Site Feedback
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertising