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Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 02

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Thorning Revisited

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1907, 1977

Stephen Thorning January 12, 2022Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Insanity verdict in 1871 Eramosa homicide case

Stephen Thorning January 6, 2022Thorning Revisited

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

A small-town Christmas over a half century ago

Stephen Thorning December 29, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Early Elora druggist sampled his own wares – and died

Stephen Thorning December 22, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

1876 fire devastated downtown Clifford

Stephen Thorning December 16, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Armed holdup of farmer shocked Peel Township in 1925

Stephen Thorning December 9, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Elora and Pilkington: shifting boundaries, political power, growth in the 1800s

Stephen Thorning December 2, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Railroader had a wife at each end of each train run

Stephen Thorning November 25, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Long distance telephone introduced in county in 1886

Stephen Thorning November 18, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Average worker enjoyed major wage raises over the decades

Stephen Thorning November 11, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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Arthur War Memorial unveiled in 1923

Stephen Thorning November 4, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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Halloween pranks were elaborate many years ago

Stephen Thorning October 28, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Jessie Murdoch headed major nursing school

Stephen Thorning October 20, 2021Thorning Revisited

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

Jessie Murdoch of Pilkington became famous nurse

Stephen Thorning October 14, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1926, 1951

Stephen Thorning October 7, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

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Winter storm brings weather warnings and delayed return to classrooms

WELLINGTON COUNTY - A winter storm warning, issued by Environment Canada at 11:35am on Monday and affecting Wellington County and Guelph, has ended as of 4:11pm.

Anti-lockdown group makes noise in Fergus

FERGUS — A small group of citizens gathered in a parking lot on St. Andrew Street in downtown Fergus on Jan. 14, for what was advertised on social media as a protest against government lockdown measures aimed at thwarting the spread of COVID-19.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Town of Erin issues significant weather statement

ERIN – Due to forecasted and observed weather conditions, the Town of Erin is declaring a significant weather event for Erin residents.

Diane Ballantyne chosen as NDP candidate in Wellington-Halton Hills

FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.

See all Erin area articles.

Students will go home for the holidays with rapid antigen COVID-19 screening kits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – All students in the province who attend in-person learning at a publicly-funded school will be offered a home testing kit at no charge.

WDGPH ready for paediatric vaccine, booster shots – but Omicron a ‘wild card’

GUELPH – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) board heard a lot about COVID-19 at its Dec. 1 meeting: vaccines for children aged five to 11, booster vaccines, and the new Omicron variant that’s throwing a monkey wrench into plans.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Mercer: benefits of returning to in-person learning outweigh short-term risks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region's top doctor is asking everyone in the community to do their part to ensure a safe return to class for local students, noting "the benefits of reopening in-person learning ultimately outweigh the short-term risks."

School boards prepare for return to in-person learning

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials and staff at the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are preparing for the Jan. 17 return to in-person learning with newly acquired HEPA units, higher-grade masks and a new method for case monitoring.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa sees significant increase in bylaw complaints

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has received a bylaw enforcement report which notes bylaw activity in the township has gone up substantially.

Diane Ballantyne chosen as NDP candidate in Wellington-Halton Hills

FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Mapleton council approves update to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan

MAPLETON – An update to the township’s parks and recreation strategic master plan was approved at a special council meeting on Jan. 10.

On again, off again restrictions take heavy toll on restaurants, gyms

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The on again, off again rhythm of operating through pandemic restrictions ranging from capacity limits to lockdowns has been a struggle for all manner of business. But without question, some sectors have been impacted harder than others.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Chimney fire results in $200,000 damage to Minto house

MINTO – Fire officials are reminding residents about the importance of regular chimney and fireplace maintenance after a chimney fire resulted in around $200,000 damage to a local house on the weekend.

On again, off again restrictions take heavy toll on restaurants, gyms

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The on again, off again rhythm of operating through pandemic restrictions ranging from capacity limits to lockdowns has been a struggle for all manner of business. But without question, some sectors have been impacted harder than others.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health declares several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities across the region as of Jan. 12.

Students will go home for the holidays with rapid antigen COVID-19 screening kits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – All students in the province who attend in-person learning at a publicly-funded school will be offered a home testing kit at no charge.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch eyeing 3.8% tax increase in 2022; blended increase of 2%

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council approved a four per cent cost of living increase for staff in 2022 at its Jan. 13 meeting. And that changed the frame of discussion for the rest of the meeting as council looked for other places to shave dollars from the draft 2022 budget.

Diane Ballantyne chosen as NDP candidate in Wellington-Halton Hills

FERGUS – Diane Ballantyne has been selected as the NDP's Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the provincial election this spring. Party officials say the Wellington County councillor was chosen during a nomination meeting on Jan. 13 that was attended by over 50 people.

See all Puslinch area articles.

WDGPH: Anyone 18 years-old and up now eligible for drop-in booster doses

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has expanded eligibility for drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

WDGPH reports 43 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has reported 493 new COVID-19 cases between Jan. 14 and 16. As of Jan. 17, active cases sat at 1,255 after hitting an all-time high of 2,972 cases on Jan. 4.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Chimney fire results in $200,000 damage to Minto house

MINTO – Fire officials are reminding residents about the importance of regular chimney and fireplace maintenance after a chimney fire resulted in around $200,000 damage to a local house on the weekend.

Recovery program provides tools to address mental health issues

MOUNT FOREST – A local chapter of an international self-help/group support program is now in its 40th year of assisting participants struggling with mental health issues.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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News from the Mapleton Township area in 1907, 1977

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