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Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Vol 57 Issue 40

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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.

Council approves zoning, official plan changes for Elora grocery store

ELORA – Centre Wellington council has opened the door for a new grocery store in Elora, beside The Gorge Restaurant in between Wellington Road 7 and Park Road.

Concert with Addy-tude in Elora raises $60,000 for cancer research at SickKids

ELORA – Hundreds of people came out to the Elora Centre for the Arts on Oct. 5 to enjoy the music, food,  drinks and more during the Concert with Addy-tude, but they were also supporting an important cause – sarcoma research at SickKids Hospital.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health concerned about youth gambling

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned that some youths in the region are developing problems with gambling. It’s occupying their mind space, affecting their relationships and, in some cases, is getting youth into debt.

Survey: youth recovering from COVID-19 isolation but there are still disturbing trends

GUELPH – The latest analysis of a youth well-being survey indicates the mental health of youth is improving since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. But youth are also displaying behaviour that’s concerning to public health officials.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Police looking to find two vehicles linked to fire that destroyed Erin homes

ERIN – Police say they hope to find and identify the owners of two "suspicious motor vehicles believed to be linked to the investigation": a 2023 black Honda CRV EX-L and a grey "Land Rover-type" vehicle.

Erin Fall Fair returns with theme Country Routes and Rubber Boots

ERIN – For many locals and visitors, Thanksgiving weekend has become synonymous with the Erin Fall Fair.

See all Erin area articles.

Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip

GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.

Lions Club donates $3000 from Duck Race

GRAND VALLEY – A total of $3,000 raised from a successful 2023 “duck race” in Grand Valley was donated by the Grand Valley Lions Club.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

‘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.

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 Grey County area articles.

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).  

‘Ask for Angela’ campaign aims to help victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have partnered to bring the “Ask for Angela” campaign to Wellington County.

See all Guelph area articles.

Late veteran Sytske Drijber honoured for making Rockwood a better place

ROCKWOOD – The Rockmosa Older Adult Centre has been renamed the Sytske Drijber Room in honour of her contributions to the community and in the hopes she will not be forgotten.

Guelph/Eramosa man, 95, charged in pedestrian’s death

GUELPH – A 95-year-old man has been charged with careless driving in connection with a collision last month that resulted in the death of a Guelph woman.

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 user fees, charges to increase; public meeting Oct. 8

MAPLETON – Most user fees and charges for municipal services in Mapleton are set to increase, including permits,  zoning amendments, animal control, cemetery services and hall rentals. 

Mapleton Township to gather input on windmills

MAPLETON – Council here has directed staff to see if there is public interest in becoming 'a willing host' for wind turbines. A company has proposed erecting up to 20 turbines in the township.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto council designates dog dangerous after ‘severe’ biting incident

MINTO – A dog bite that left a Minto resident needing 10 stitches has led to a “dangerous dog” designation by council. 

Minto committee hosts Indigenous celebration

HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee held an Indigenous celebration at the Harriston and Minto Community Centre on Sept. 25.

See all Minto area articles.

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).  

University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7

GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.

See all Orangeville area articles.

County libraries host Culture Days programs

Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars. 

Two sisters bring Terry Fox Run to Palmerston

PALMERSTON – Two sisters are bringing the Terry Fox Run to Palmerston next month to continue honouring the unwavering determination of the late Canadian athlete, Terry Fox. 

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.

Kitchener man, 77, charged with careless driving in serious Puslinch crash

PUSLINCH – A Kitchener man has been charged with careless driving in a three-vehicle collision on Tuesday that resulted in one person being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Study of Boreham Park will be the last: mayor

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has agreed to fund a safety study at Boreham Park at the urging of the ad hoc group Concerned Residents of Puslinch. But this will be the last study of Boreham Park, depending on the outcome of the study, Mayor James Seeley said at the Sept. 25 meeting.

See all Puslinch area articles.

County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest

WELLINGTON COUNTY – MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.

GCVI choir to perform with award-winning rock bands

TORONTO – GCVI choir students will perform with Foreigner at Budweiser Stage in June and Wilco at Massey Hall in July. 

See all Toronto area articles.

Wait is over: former Fergus resident receives Peace Tower flag after 16 years

KITCHENER – After a long 16-year wait, a Kitchener man has received one of the many Canadian flags to mark the skies above the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Youth auditions announced for Christmas Carol panto

WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is pleased to announce Children’s Chorus auditions for A Christmas Carol: The Panto, which will take place at the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy (145 Northfield Dr. W, Waterloo) on Sept. 15 from 1 to 3pm. Registration begins at 12:30pm. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

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).  

‘Ask for Angela’ campaign aims to help victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have partnered to bring the “Ask for Angela” campaign to Wellington County.

See all Wellington County area articles.

County volunteers dig in to help environment at Warden’s Tree Planting

ARTHUR – The 19th annual Warden’s Tree Planting, organized by the county’s Green Legacy program, saw approximately 900 trees and shrubs of 36 different varieties planted over the course of a couple of hours on Oct. 2.

Mount Forest woman launches online fundraiser after son hit by car

MOUNT FOREST – A local woman is turning to the community for support in the wake of an accident involving her son during the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Modesty amongst the mayhem

Everybody these days seems to have a day or week to toot their own horn.

Hello

It’s funny how a simple salutation like “hello” brightens people’s day.

Comfort in familiarity

The last time we heard a similar battle cry, Wellington North unveiled a new slogan at entrance ways into Mount Forest.

Columnists

Highway robbers assaulted man in Elora in 1878

By Stephen Thorning

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

Signal

By Kelly Waterhouse

He tore out the advertisement  from last week’s newspaper and put it on the kitchen table where I couldn’t help but see it. He’s subtle like that. 

Aberfoyle homicide caused a sensation in 1885

By Stephen Thorning

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

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