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Thursday, June 30, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 26

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Bits and Pieces

Education

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

In a recent column, I had mentioned my father’s off-hand explanation of cold weather. It…

Hot and sticky

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

I am no longer one who enjoys the cold. I’m a lover of sunny, white cloud, blue sky weather.…

If they could talk

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

A nearby neighbour dropped in this past week and, as he had a number of places to go, he asked if I…

Fond memories

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Mid-afternoon, just after my noon snooze, I was sitting looking out the second-floor large picture…

Memories flow freely

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Years roll by and memories flow freely, yet it is difficult to realize that it’s been a full…

History repeating

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Is history repeating itself? Is there a story not being told? Hear me out and I’m sure…

Home for birds

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

By the time you unfold the pages of this issue, another year will have pounced upon us and the past…

Rain, rain, go away

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Rain, rain, go away; come again some other day. So rhymed the poetic selection of a simple little…

The ballot initiative

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

If you are reading this article, you are already half awake, but if the truth were known, not…

North-south migration

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

I have gained the presumption that Westwind Farms is smack-dab in line with the flight path of…

Snow, snow

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Snow, snow, go away. That was my thought when I sat down to write this article, as I had just…

The rains came

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

I sometimes think that WestWind Farms has a guardian angel. The night following the last of…

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Living in Relation: An Indigenous Exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives

ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA), in collaboration with Indigenous partner Amber Holmes, is unveiling Living in Relation.

Puslinch and Centre Wellington to share fire chief

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch and Centre Wellington will soon share a fire chief. Puslinch council voted in favour of a motion to enter a shared service agreement with Centre Wellington for Tom Mulvey to be fire chief for both municipalities.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

CVC honours community leaders with Environmental Awards Program

ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) honoured local partners and neighbours at the annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards on June 9 at Carl’s Catering The Glen in Brampton. 

Erin Farmers’ Market opens in Erin fairgrounds

Market season – The 2022 season of the Erin Farmers’ Market opened up last Thursday afternoon.…

See all Erin area articles.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

CMHA WW to carry on work of suicide awareness council

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has confirmed the work of suicide awareness and prevention will continue despite the departure of the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin.

Delegation calls on school board to declare a climate state of emergency

GUELPH – A delegation of staff and students is calling on Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials to declare a climate state of emergency.

See all Guelph area articles.

Community helps look out for local turtle crossing

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s that time of year again – turtles are out.

Drinking and driving

ROCKWOOD – On June 19 at about 3am, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped a white SUV on Alma…

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Construction on Wellington Road 45 to run from July 4 to end of August

MAPLETON - Construction is set to begin on July 4 for road improvements on Wellington Road 45 at Wellington Road 12 in this township.

Mapleton Buds and Blooms holds successful plant sale

MOOREFIELD - Mapleton Buds and Blooms had a beautiful day for its plant sale this year.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Police provide update on bank robbery investigation

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A June 29 OPP press release provides additional details about the investigation of an armed bank robbery in Harriston on June 22.

MPP Matthew Rae sworn in June 23

QUEEN’S PARK – Newly-elected Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae took the Oath of Allegiance in a ceremony at Queen’s Park on June 23. 

See all Minto area articles.

First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region

GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch and Centre Wellington to share fire chief

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch and Centre Wellington will soon share a fire chief. Puslinch council voted in favour of a motion to enter a shared service agreement with Centre Wellington for Tom Mulvey to be fire chief for both municipalities.

Electrical fire destroys trailer near Puslinch Lake

PUSLINCH – An electrical fire has destroyed a trailer at McClintock’s Trailer Resort near Puslinch Lake. Brent Smith, chief fire prevention officer with Puslinch Fire and Rescue, said the call came in at 7:50 on June 21 for a structure fire at McClintock’s Trailer Resort.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Police provide update on bank robbery investigation

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A June 29 OPP press release provides additional details about the investigation of an armed bank robbery in Harriston on June 22.

Living in Relation: An Indigenous Exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives

ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA), in collaboration with Indigenous partner Amber Holmes, is unveiling Living in Relation.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur Opti-Mrs. playground officially opens

Playground opened – The Arthur Opti-Mrs playground was officially opened on June 25. The playground was identified as requiring upgrades as part of Wellington North’s 2020 recreation capital program and the recreation master plan.

Arthur youth representing Ontario at Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament

ARTHUR – Eleven-year-old Cohen Hutchison headed to Edmonton this week to play in a prestigious hockey tournament.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Why bother?

In a casual sponsorship conversation this past week, an organizer shared the phrase “Why…

Controlling the narrative

Readers may notice that going forward, page 6, generally reserved for police news, contains far fewer names of people charged by the Wellington County OPP.

Time for a change

If the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce intends to continue with its Awards of Excellence, it really needs to do some soul searching on its rules of engagement. What happened with the Citizen of the Year choice should never happen again.

Columnists

Mosaic

By Kelly Waterhouse

I keep a gratitude journal and every morning I follow the prompts and fill in the blanks. 

Arthur loaned $8,000 to start shoe factory in 1918

By Stephen Thorning

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

Telephone operator frightened to death in 1933

By Stephen Thorning

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

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