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Monday, May 16, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 18

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Rural

OMAFRA REPORT: Agronomy guide for field crops available

Submitted April 8, 2020Rural

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

Bison eggs? Mapleton farmers create a social distancing egg hunt

Patrick Raftis April 8, 2020News, Rural

Bison eggs? – Shane and Amanda Stege of Northwind Bisons, 8591 Concession 8 in Mapleton, are…

Help on the way for farmers experiencing processing delays: Chong

Advertiser Staff March 27, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hill MP Michael Chong wants farmers in the area to know that help is on the way.

Minto Farmers Market offers live online trivia contest

Patrick Raftis March 27, 2020Community News, Rural

MINTO – The Minto Farmers Market is taking their regular trivia night online. “Have some social…

Spring time arrives on local farms

Submitted March 25, 2020Rural

Kidding around – It’s a busy time at River’s Edge Goat Dairy in Arthur. There are many…

Federal government announces measures to assist farmers through COVID-19 crisis

Advertiser Staff March 25, 2020COVID-19, Rural

OTTAWA – The federal government is taking steps to allow temporary foreign workers to enter the…

OMAFRA REPORT: Monitoring survival for winter canola

Submitted March 25, 2020Rural

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

Drayton Farm Show collectable tractor ordering still available

Jaime Myslik March 19, 2020Community News, Rural

DRAYTON – The John Deere 530 is this year’s collectable tractor at the annual Drayton Farm…

Annual Drayton Farm Show cancelled due to COVID-19

Jaime Myslik March 19, 2020COVID-19, News, Rural

DRAYTON – The Drayton Farm Show has been cancelled but the exhibitors continue to rally behind…

OPINION: Food security remains strong during COVID-19

Submitted March 19, 2020Opinion, Rural

GUELPH – In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture…

OMAFRA REPORT: Be aware – light right

Kelly Waterhouse March 11, 2020Rural

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

Agricultural Safety Week March 15-22

Advertiser Staff March 11, 2020Rural

This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to…

Breakfast an opportunity to focus on safety on farm and at home

Patrick Raftis March 11, 2020Rural

MOUNT FOREST – The fifth annual Wellington Farm and Home Safety Association pancake breakfast was…

PhD candidate champions farmers’ mental health

Submitted March 11, 2020Rural

By Erin Kelly Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association GUELPH…

OFA COMMENTARY: Add your voice to upcoming Ontario Conservation Authorities’ consultations

Steve Brackenridge, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture March 11, 2020Rural

In principle we all want the same thing – clean water and a healthy environment. Ontario is home…

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Two Groves hospital surgeons receive Rural Specialst Merit Award

OTTAWA - Doctors Tina Williams and Khalid Enver, surgeons at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, are the recipients of the 2022 Rural Specialist Merit Award presented at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) conference on April 22. 

Lions Clubs hosts Walk for Dog Guides

ARISS – It’s almost time for the annual Lions Foundation of Canada’s PetValu Walk for Dog Guides.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Garden club hosts annual plant Sale

HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Garden Club is hosting its annual in person plant sale.

Police Beat: Impaired, drug charges, improper license

Impaired, drug charges, improper license On May 5  at approximately 3pm a Wellington County OPP…

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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.

Public health adds COVID-19 vaccine clinics for fourth doses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – WDGPH announced on April 6 that it has expanded eligibility for fourth doses (second boosters) to include adults aged 60 and over and First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

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.”

UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years

GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).

See all Guelph area articles.

Council awards road rehabilitation contract

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of two roads for just over half a million dollars. 

Impaired driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On May 5, 2022, just after midnight, an officer from the Perth County…

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Mapleton township office closed to public due to COVID-19 cases among staff

MAPLETON – The township administrative office has been closed to the public due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among municipal staff.

Fourplex proposal draws concern from residents, support from councillors

DRAYTON – Despite concerns from neighbouring residents about a proposed four-plex development on Main Street in Drayton, Mapleton council members were generally supportive of the project at a May 10 public meeting.

See all Mapleton area articles.

All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25

PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival. 

Harriston United Church aims to aid Ukranian refugees

HARRISTON – Harriston United Church has issued a challenge to the community and aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of new underwear by the end of June to aid Ukrainian refugees. 

See all Minto area articles.

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.

United Way to provide $1.3 million to local non-profits in first phase of funding

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is providing $1.3 million in funding to local non-profit agencies and organizations as part of its new Community Impact Strategy. Announced on April 6, the funding aims to help with pandemic recovery, address inequities and make funding more accessible.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Optimist Club to host All Candidates debate

PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club are partnering up this month to put on an All Candidates event for South Wellington.

Bike Safety Rodeo rolls into Puslinch on May 28

PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch is holding a Bike Safety Rodeo course for children to learn the rules of the road as well as helmet and bike safety.

See all Puslinch area articles.

All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25

PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival. 

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 Wellington County area articles.

Survey data suggests a hybrid design favoured for Mount Forest pool

WELLINGTON NORTH - Between April 23 and March 30, 121 individuals responded to questions seeking to understand what residents want from an outdoor pool that would replace the run-down Lion Roy Grant pool. A hybrid option, a combination of elements from two other designs, was most favoured.

Youths to take on world at kickboxing championships

WELLINGTON NORTH - After months of arduous training local teens Breckin Lachanse and Jamie Reeves have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Association of Kickboxing Organization’s World Junior Kickboxing Championships to be held in Italy from Sept. 30 to Oct. 9.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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.

Seriously – who are these guys?

By the time this publication arrives on your doorstep, provincial political parties will be officially off and running in the 2022 Ontario General Election.

Columnists

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.

James McMullen served as senator from 1902 to 1913

By Stephen Thorning

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

Drinking spree had dire consequences for Pilkington man

By Stephen Thorning

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

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