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Friday, December 9, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 49

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Police offer few details about threat against Fergus high school

FERGUS – Police say they won't be providing details about threats made against Centre Wellington District High School unless someone is charged in connection with the incident, which school officials are calling a "hoax."

CW Community Foundation invests in Habitat for Humanity’s community bonds

FERGUS - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is excited to be working with Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) following their recent investment in the upcoming build project in Fergus. 

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Increase in Erin fire department calls unrelated to fires: chief

ERIN - Volunteer firefighters in Erin are responding to more vehicle crashes and spending more time on scene at medical calls in 2022 year than 2021.

Food banks face increased demand this festive season

WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand. 

See all Erin area articles.

Letters to Santa accepted in Grand Valley before the Santa Claus parade on Nov. 26

GRAND VALLEY –  Youngsters will have a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 26 before an evening parade, but don’t forget to bring your skates and letters to Santa.

New COVID vaccine expected in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in next few weeks

GUELPH – The new COVID-19 “bivalent” vaccine is expected to arrive in the region in the coming weeks. And when it gets to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, officials will be ready, says the local medical officer of health.

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Trial of personal support worker accused of voyeurism continues in April

GUELPH — A 23-year-old Cambridge woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of taking and distributing voyeuristic photos of a resident while working as a personal support worker at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa.

Ambulance offload delays creating explosion of ‘Code Red’ scenarios

GUELPH – Ambulance offload delays continue to plague emergency departments in Guelph and Wellington County. The number of “Code Red” situations, in which no ambulances are available for calls because they are tied up waiting to offload patients had reached 50 by the end of October.

See all Guelph area articles.

Trial of personal support worker accused of voyeurism continues in April

GUELPH — A 23-year-old Cambridge woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of taking and distributing voyeuristic photos of a resident while working as a personal support worker at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa.

Taxpayers in Guelph/Eramosa could see 3.8% increase in taxes next year

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa residents could be facing a 3.76 per cent increase in the township portion of their property taxes in 2023.

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Mapleton hires public works director

MAPLETON – The township’s new public works director, Jamie Morgan, was introduced at the Nov. 22 council meeting. 

Food banks face increased demand this festive season

WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand. 

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Food banks face increased demand this festive season

WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand. 

Minto residents on stage for HCP production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players’ (HCP) current production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Features a large cast including several Minto residents.

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For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics

FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.

County hospitals receive $700,000 for infrastructure improvements

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local hospitals will receive over $700,000 in 2022-23 funding through the province’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF), which supports local hospitals as they make upgrades, repairs, and maintain their facilities.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police beat: Careless driving

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Nov. 30, emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle collision at the…

Preliminary budget draft projects 3.8% increase in county tax rate

GUELPH – A preliminary draft of the 2023 county budget and 10-year plan includes a proposed 3.8 per cent increase in the tax rate next year. However, some members of Wellington County council are pushing for a lower rate hike.

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Ambulance offload delays creating explosion of ‘Code Red’ scenarios

GUELPH – Ambulance offload delays continue to plague emergency departments in Guelph and Wellington County. The number of “Code Red” situations, in which no ambulances are available for calls because they are tied up waiting to offload patients had reached 50 by the end of October.

Dec. 6 vigil in Guelph honours lives lost to gender-based violence

GUELPH – A solemn group gathered at Marianne’s Park in Guelph on Tuesday evening to acknowledge and remember women and girls who have lost their lives to femicide.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Food banks face increased demand this festive season

WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand. 

Arthur and District Horticultural Society held AGM

Horticulture AGM – Members of the Arthur and District Horticultural Society met for their annual…

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It usually happens at the most inopportune time. Often, snow is falling or daylight is fading.…

Quite a rabbit’s warren

A trip promised to my twin daughters in 2020 finally came to pass. After graduating their nursing program, they were to tag along for a business trip and see some countryside in the Netherlands and Germany. 

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‘Haunted house’ near Elora uninhabited for over 100 years

By Stephen Thorning

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

Big ask

By Kelly Waterhouse

The two green envelopes, addressed to Santa Claus, had been tucked under a stack of files for 12 years, but the notes inside each of them confirmed that my unique, kind, polite children are still all those things, with just enough unapologetic confidence to keep it real. 

Strange happenings from columnist’s personal files

By Stephen Thorning

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

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