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Friday, January 24, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 03

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Sports

Player won gold at Canadian Fastball Championships

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Tressa William­son, of Palmerston, who plays for the Cambridge Juniors, was recognized by…

WEB ONLY: Council defers idea of liner for Arthur pool

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Council is holding off on a recommendation by recreation cooridinator Linda Spahr to install a…

Alma Roadkill Race for MS set for Oct. 19

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The fifth annual Alma Optimist Roadkill Race for MS is set for Oct.…

Zip lining preview draws crowd to gorge

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People came from across the region to take a spring preview of the One-Axe Pursuits operations in…

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Saugeen Conservation names new general manager

FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Erik Downing as its general manager/secretary-treasurer.

‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar

SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.

See all Bruce County area articles.

First Be*Spoke cycling festival set for Jan. 25

ELORA – Are you an avid cyclist spinning your wheels through winter, anxiously awaiting the day you can get on those two wheels again? Then the Be*Spoke: A Festival About Bikes, in Elora on Jan. 25 might be for you.

Fergus woman wins $40-million Lotto Max prize

FERGUS – Elizabeth Trafford's pleasant yet seemingly mundane weekend routine has, all of a sudden, changed her life. The Fergus retiree won the $40-million Lotto Max jackpot in the Dec. 10 draw.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Students raise $176,000 at Beyond Borders charity gala

GUELPH – The River Run Centre was abuzz with excitement on Jan. 18, with hundreds of people dressed in their formal best to support a student-run fundraiser for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation, and the Beyond Borders program.  

Unions blame provincial funding, board changes for UGDSB’s financial strains

GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board director Peter Sovran says the board is facing financial pressure and he has pointed to staff absences as a cause. But union officials say the problem is inadequate funding and overworked, under-resourced educators.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin resident bilked out of $50,000 in ‘phishing scam’

ERIN – Police are once again warning people about scams after an Erin resident was bilked out of $50,000 last week. OPP officials say the victim received a phone call on Jan. 17 from someone posing as a fraud investigator from a local bank.

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

The Sound of Music coming to Hanover

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) will open its production of the Sound of Music on Nov. 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.

Grey Bruce Singers announce upcoming Christmas concert

HANOVER – It’s in the stores already – Halloween and Christmas decorations together – it seems too early for Christmas.

See all Grey County area articles.

Festive fundraiser nets $85,000 for Children’s Foundation

GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s annual Trees for Tots fundraiser, which marked its 13th year in 2025, raised more than $85,000 to support the foundation's programming for children and youth.

Cybersecurity breach involves 29 years of Catholic school board data

GUELPH – A recent cybersecurity breach at the Wellington Catholic District School Board included personal information for students who attended board schools over the last 29 years.  

See all Guelph area articles.

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

Guelph/Eramosa council passes domestic poultry bylaw

BRUCEDALE – People living on smaller lots in agriculture or rural residential zones in Guelph/Eramosa Township will soon be allowed to keep chickens.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Cole Dempster wins Future Olympian funding

HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.  

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.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Mapleton approves zoning change for Drayton retail store, hobby barn

MAPLETON – Council here has approved a zoning change to permit a retail store and hobby barn with highland cows at 75 John St. in Drayton. 

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Fifth-generation Black Canadian to share ancestors’ stories

MINTO – The Minto community will be celebrating Black History Month with a woman who, through the help of her ancestors, has a lot to teach. 

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

See all Minto area articles.

Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey

HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. 

Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic school boards EQAO results surpass provincial averages in most categories

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards performed better, on average, than their provincial peers on tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).  

See all Orangeville area articles.

Smiling faces at Fire and Ice pre-New Year’s celebration

PALMERSTON – Hundreds of people flocked to the Palmerston Community Centre on the evening of Dec. 29 for the eighth annual Fire and Ice event.

Police beat: Man charged with assault after incident at Elora arena

ELORA – A Stratford man has been charged with assault following an incident at the arena here last week. 

See all Palmerston area articles.

Listowel author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

LISTOWEL –  Author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel and Heritage Funeral homes in Palmerston, Drayton and Arthur.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Perth County area articles.

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

Sunrise founder Ann Caine to receive King Charles III Coronation medal Jan. 24

PUSLINCH – What do Ann Caine and King Charles have in common?

See all Puslinch area articles.

OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders

TORONTO – Five young people pursuing careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). 

RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships

TORONTO – According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.

See all Toronto area articles.

Drayton Entertainment’s incoming artistic director works to remove barriers

DRAYTON – David Connolly is set to become Drayton Entertainment’s second artistic director. 

Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season

KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2024

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2024.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington County library circulation surpasses one-million mark

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.

New Arthur facility to increase access to child care in Wellington North

ARTHUR – A new child care centre set to open in Wellington North this fall will more than double access rates for child care in the township.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Maybe Trump would like to try a ‘Shawinigan Handshake’ on for size?

It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems were seemingly resolved in one fell swoop. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, after all, announced his intention to step down.

Finding success

The drama unfolding in downtown Elora is a phenomenon playing out in tourist hot spots around the globe.

Politics of infrastructure

There was a time not long ago that logic factored into decisions surrounding infrastructure.

Columnists

Jinx

By Kelly Waterhouse

I’m superstitious. I really am. 

Gruesome accidents claimed two lives in fall of 1929

By Stephen Thorning

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

Art

By Kelly Waterhouse

I was only trying to help; I just happened to marry a man who does not want my help at the times when I genuinely feel I would be most helpful to him. That’s what makes our life together so much fun. Ask him, he’ll tell you. 

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