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Friday, December 5, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 49

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Sports

Leah Herrfort going for gold again at World University Games

Georgia York January 3, 2025Community News, News, Sports

WATERLOO – Palmerston native Leah Herrfort will join Canada’s women’s hockey team for a second time at the FISU Winter World University Games for a chance to win another gold medal. 

‘I love this kind of crazy’: Rockwood woman trains for third straight Canadian Ski Marathon

Jessica Lovell December 23, 2024News, Sports

ROCKWOOD – Rockwood resident Jenn Banfield is training for the Canadian Ski Marathon, North America’s oldest cross-country ski event, taking place on Feb. 8 and 9 in the Montebello, Quebec area.

Summer sports come inside for the winter season

Georgia York December 23, 2024Business, News, Sports

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – The winter season is here,  which means summer sports have been put on pause – or maybe they haven’t. 

Newlywed curlers heading to Olympic trials in Nova Scotia next week

Robin George December 18, 2024News, Sports

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Christmas Eve, Riley Sandham and Brendan Craig will be boarding a plane and flying east for a shot at representing Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

Fergus Curling Club holds annual 101 Bonspiel

Submitted December 18, 2024News, Sports

FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club held its annual 101 Bonspiel on Nov. 23.

Mount Forest Curling Club to host provincial championship

Jessica Lovell December 12, 2024Community News, News, Sports

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club is getting set to host the U18 Men's and Women's 2025 Provincial Curling Championship from Jan. 8 to 12, 2025, and volunteers are needed to make the event a success.

Local martial artists take home gold medals

Advertiser Staff December 11, 2024News, Sports

GUELPH  – Students from Guelph Family Martial Arts returned from the Open Martial Arts Championships held Nov. 16 and 17 in Mono with an impressive 10 gold medals. 

Winning game for Centre Wellington District High School Junior Boys basketball team

Submitted December 4, 2024News, Sports

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington District High School Junior Boys basketball team defeated Centennial 62-17 on Nov. 28 in Fergus.

Elora Rocks hosting theme night to raise money for Team Addy

Advertiser Staff November 13, 2024News, Sports

ELORA – The next Elora Rocks home game will be a chance to support kids’ cancer research.

Grand River Mustangs honour veterans with annual Remembrance Day Classic hockey tournament

Submitted November 13, 2024News, Sports

FERGUS – The Grand River Mustangs hosted their sixth annual Remembrance Day Classic hockey tournament from Nov. 8 to 10 in Fergus.

‘I’m not guilty:’ Puslinch trainer faces 10-year ban after racehorse tests positive for performance enhancing drugs

Robin George November 8, 2024News, Rural, Sports

PUSLINCH – Richard Moreau has been fined $40,000 and suspended from standardbred racing in Ontario for 10 years.

U14 girls conquer Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament

Submitted November 7, 2024News, Sports

FERGUS – The combined team of Fergus Highland Rugby and Waterloo Country U14 girls went through the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament 4-0, outscoring their opponents 120-10 on Oct. 27. 

Township to partner with Arthur Curling Club for provincial funding

Jessica Lovell October 31, 2024Community News, News, Sports

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to partner with the Arthur Curling Club to apply for provincial funding to help the club replace its floor.

Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team wins bronze

Submitted October 31, 2024News, Sports

FERGUS – The Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team won bronze after a match against Aurora at the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup tournament on Oct. 27.

Fergus Highland U18 boys rugby wins Rugby Ontario Junior Cup

Submitted October 30, 2024News, Sports

FERGUS – On Oct. 27 the Fergus Highland U18 boys rugby team captured the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup for 7’s, marking a stellar end to its season.

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Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock

HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. 

Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success

HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are offering “A big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.”

See all Bruce County area articles.

Guelph Wish Fund for Children launches Season of Wishes campaign

FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.

Council gets first look at benefits, challenges of starting public transit system

ELORA – It’s not feasible yet, but a township study indicates a good proportion of people in Centre Wellington would like and would use public transit if it was available.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Province mandates new ‘student and family support offices’

WELLINGTON COUNTY – All Ontario school boards must open “student and family support offices” by next September.

Public health’s infection control training program gaining popularity

GUELPH – What started as a measure during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the spread of infection in long-term care and congregate setting homes, has become a regular program at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin draft budget proposes 2.5% tax increase

ERIN – Town staff presented the 2026 draft budget to Erin council on Nov. 27. It includes a proposed 2.5% tax increase to cover total operating expenses of $10.5 million and capital expenditures close to $9 million.

Window Wonderland event kicks off festive season in Erin

ERIN – Erin’s Main Street came alive on Nov. 21 as residents and visitors took to the street for the town’s Window Wonderland event.

See all Erin area articles.

Enbridge, Grand Valley fire department partner on Safe Community Project Zero

GRAND VALLEY – On Nov. 4, Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Grand Valley and District Fire Department worked together to improve home safety and attempt to bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

‘Gourd’ times to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair

GRAND VALLEY – “Gourd” times are sure to be had at this year’s Grand Valley Fall Fair.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hanover Community Players Drama Camp a success

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players Drama Camp took place in July with mask making, drama games and auditions and a play.

Holstein to host an afternoon of bluegrass entertainment

HOLSTEIN – Residents of Holstein can look forward to an afternoon of bluegrass at the Love’s Sugarbush located at 392098 Grey Rd 109, on Aug. 17.

See all Grey County area articles.

Guelph Wish Fund for Children launches Season of Wishes campaign

FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.

Holiday Giving Guide to be released Nov. 28

GUELPH – The University of Guelph is almost ready to release its Holiday Giving Guide and officials are reporting significantly higher participation this year. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa acquiring new tractor

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded the purchase of a new compact tractor to DeBoer’s Equipment in Salem. 

Wellington, Guelph police services launch Festive RIDE campaign

ROCKWOOD – The season of holiday parties and clinking glasses is fast approaching — and so are Festive RIDE programs. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

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 residents will vote online, by phone in 2026 municipal election

MAPLETON – Residents here will be voting online and by phone in next year’s municipal election. 

One person dead following three-vehicle crash near Moorefield

MAPLETON – Police say emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 10 between Booth Street (Concession 8) and Concession 6, at about 8:30am on Dec. 2.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto’s draft capital budget totals close to $17 million

MINTO – The town’s 2026 draft capital budget totals just under $16.9 million and is split into three priority groups. 

Hundreds attend Harriston Santa Claus parade

HARRISTON – The Harriston Santa Claus parade took place on Nov. 22.

See all Minto area articles.

Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s greenest employers

MISSISSAUGA  – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the sixth consecutive year.

See all Mississauga area articles.

Grand Valley business donates to food bank

ORANGEVILLE – Staff members from Grand Valley’s Clover Farm grocery store recently presented a $10,000 cheque to representatives from the Orangeville Food Bank’s Dufferin Food Share.

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH –  Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties. 

See all Orangeville area articles.

All Aboard Palmerston hosts Kris Kringle market downtown

PALMERSTON – All Aboard Palmerston held its annual Kris Kringle Market on Nov. 20. 

Annual Santa Claus parade returns to Palmerston

PALMERSTON – Community members may hear jingle bells on Dec. 6 as a certain jolly man is coming to town for the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Over $6.6 million in OMPF funding to be split by seven local municipalities

PERTH-WELLINGTON –  On Nov. 24, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced over $6.6 million for local municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) for 2026.

MPP Rae announces over $20 million in housing enabling infrastructure funding

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the province has provided four municipalities with over $20.4 million through the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) program.

See all Perth County area articles.

Municipality hopes natural gas heating can come to Puslinch

ABERFOYLE – Enbridge Gas found a supportive audience at the Puslinch council meeting on Nov. 19 as it explained its plans for natural gas expansion across the province and possibly into the township.

Santa Claus arrives in Puslinch with reindeer – and joy

PUSLINCH – Puslinch was the first in Wellington County to hold its Santa Claus parade and the streets were lined with locals on Nov. 23 ready to greet the big guy.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Province releases fall economic statement

TORONTO – The Ontario government released its fall economic statement last week (Nov. 6) with a smaller than projected deficit of $13.5-billion – less than the $14.6 billion forecasted in this year’s budget, but still well above the $1.1 billion deficit carried in 2024-25.

Cheering from the big screen at World Series game

TORONTO – Callum Sweeting was on the big screen at game one of the World Series at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24.

See all Toronto area articles.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth theatre camps

WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced its lineup of march break and summer camps for 2026. 

Seniors get a digital boost with funding from Retired Teachers of Ontario

KITCHENER – For some seniors, especially those with cognitive challenges, technology can feel overwhelming. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Christmas tradition threatened by weather extremes: tree growers report harsher droughts

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Christmas tree growers in Wellington County and across southwestern Ontario are rethinking long-standing farming practices, and adapting how they farm to increasingly extreme weather patterns, including more drought events and intense rainfalls.

Guelph Wish Fund for Children launches Season of Wishes campaign

FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Council supports 3.2% tax increase in Wellington North

KENILWORTH – Taxpayers in Wellington North will likely see a 3.16 per cent increase in township property taxes next year. 

Drain work awarded for $330,000

KENILWORTH – Two contractors have been selected to complete work on the George Kirkness Municipal drain in Asbridge. 

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

In the darkness

Where there is one, there are usually more. That was the advice handed down in the truck as we headed off to practice. A good-sized buck ambled across the road not far from our farm.

Betcha

It was a long shot, but when the soccer ball landed in the dog kennel it was time to pay up.

Time for action

Yet again, serious accidents have occurred in the valley of Highway 6 where it intersects Wellington Road 22 and 8th line.

Columnists

Critic’s 1925 novel caused a sensation in Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

Riverfriends

By Kelly Waterhouse

His face said it all. Crushed.  Sad. Grateful. Lost. It was over. And with it, a very beautiful piece of his generous, joyful essence that I unabashedly adore. 

‘Honest John’ McGowan combined farming, business, politics

By Stephen Thorning

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

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