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Saturday, January 18, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 03

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Thorning Revisited

Elora council set Civic Holiday on Fridays – with no long weekend

Stephen Thorning July 29, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

News from the Mapleton area in 1933 and 1958

Stephen Thorning July 21, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Tobacco truck hijacking of 1934 ended at Fergus

Stephen Thorning July 14, 2021Thorning Revisited

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

Fergus streetscape changed dramatically in 1920s

Stephen Thorning July 8, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Celebrating Dominion Day in Wellington County in 1900

Stephen Thorning June 30, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Local nurseries served mainly gardeners in 1880s

Stephen Thorning June 23, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

High school, waterworks were big Erin projects in 1954

Stephen Thorning June 17, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Elora has tradition of being plagued with oversharp lawyers

Stephen Thorning June 10, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Oct. 27, 1890: a very bad day for boiler explosions

Stephen Thorning June 3, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Peterson adultery case shocked Guelph residents in 1874

Stephen Thorning May 27, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Fish, clean rivers a concern in Wellington 165 years ago

Stephen Thorning May 20, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Area barber shops once doubled as gambling dens

Stephen Thorning May 13, 2021Thorning Revisited

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

Regular residents an important part of 19th century Elora

Stephen Thorning May 6, 2021Thorning Revisited

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

Smallpox scare caused consternation in 1907

Stephen Thorning April 28, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Briefs: Churches, fires, taxes, trade boards and a runaway horse

Stephen Thorning April 21, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

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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.

Compass Community Services launches ‘Cost of Waiting’ campaign

GUELPH – Compass Community Services launched “The Cost of Waiting” campaign on Jan. 13 to draw attention to the funding gaps for people with disabilities.

New EarlyON centre opens in Fergus

FERGUS – The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington opened a second brick and mortar location in Fergus on Jan. 13.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Unions blame provincial funding, board changes for UGDSB’s financial strains

GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board director Peter Sovran says the board is facing financial pressure and he has pointed to staff absences as a cause. But union officials say the problem is inadequate funding and overworked, under-resourced educators.

Beyond Borders gala set for Jan 18, students aim to raise over $132,000

GUELPH – The Beyond Borders Redefine Gala is set for 6pm on Jan. 18 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, and will raise funds for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation and the Beyond Borders program.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

East Wellington health team offers free February workshops

ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its schedule of free workshops for February. 

Drinking and driving

ERIN – On Jan. 12 at about 2:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers were monitoring traffic when they detected a “suspicious” vehicle on Main Street.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

The Sound of Music coming to Hanover

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) will open its production of the Sound of Music on Nov. 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.

Grey Bruce Singers announce upcoming Christmas concert

HANOVER – It’s in the stores already – Halloween and Christmas decorations together – it seems too early for Christmas.

See all Grey County area articles.

Compass Community Services launches ‘Cost of Waiting’ campaign

GUELPH – Compass Community Services launched “The Cost of Waiting” campaign on Jan. 13 to draw attention to the funding gaps for people with disabilities.

Catholic school board impacted by data breach

GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board was one of the boards across Ontario and North America that experienced a data breach between Dec. 22 and 28. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa council passes domestic poultry bylaw

BRUCEDALE – People living on smaller lots in agriculture or rural residential zones in Guelph/Eramosa Township will soon be allowed to keep chickens.

Schofield’s mother files complaint against OPP with oversight agency

GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody has filed an official complaint against the OPP. Nathaniel Schofield, 36, died on July 10 after spending a night at the Wellington OPP station in Rockwood. 

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.

Edge Mutual Insurance donates thousands to community initiatives

DRAYTON – During December Edge Mutual Insurance Company staff donated food, toys and support to various initiatives. 

Carl Hall, Mapleton’s first mayor, remembered as ‘a complete gentleman’

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Township’s first mayor, Carl Hall, died on Dec. 31 at age 87.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Police beat: Uttering threats

CLIFFORD – Police have charged a local man with uttering threats following an incident here earlier this month.

Blessings to You Centre donates $1,600 to Palmerston Marlins

MINTO – The Blessings to You Centre donated $1,600 to the Palmerston Marlins U15 softball team.

See all Minto area articles.

Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey

HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. 

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).  

See all Orangeville area articles.

Smiling faces at Fire and Ice pre-New Year’s celebration

PALMERSTON – Hundreds of people flocked to the Palmerston Community Centre on the evening of Dec. 29 for the eighth annual Fire and Ice event.

Police beat: Man charged with assault after incident at Elora arena

ELORA – A Stratford man has been charged with assault following an incident at the arena here last week. 

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.

Sunrise founder Ann Caine to receive King Charles III Coronation medal Jan. 24

PUSLINCH – What do Ann Caine and King Charles have in common?

Police beat: Uttering threats

CLIFFORD – Police have charged a local man with uttering threats following an incident here earlier this month.

See all Puslinch area articles.

OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders

TORONTO – Five young people pursuing careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). 

RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships

TORONTO – According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.

See all Toronto area articles.

Drayton Entertainment’s incoming artistic director works to remove barriers

DRAYTON – David Connolly is set to become Drayton Entertainment’s second artistic director. 

Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season

KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Four contenders hope to fill MPP Ted Arnott’s shoes

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Four individuals have tossed their name in the hat hoping to be the next Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario after MPP Ted Arnott announced he will not run in the next election.

UGDSB approves new school naming policy despite public feedback

GUELPH – An updated policy on naming schools and board facilities has been approved by the Upper Grand District School Board.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Schofield’s mother files complaint against OPP with oversight agency

GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody has filed an official complaint against the OPP. Nathaniel Schofield, 36, died on July 10 after spending a night at the Wellington OPP station in Rockwood. 

Mount Forest Curling club hosts U18 provincial championships

WELLINGTON NORTH –  The Mount Forest Curling Club was packed last week as teams of youths from across Ontario competed in the 2025 U18 Men and U18 Women Provincial Curling Championship.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Maybe Trump would like to try a ‘Shawinigan Handshake’ on for size?

It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems were seemingly resolved in one fell swoop. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, after all, announced his intention to step down.

Finding success

The drama unfolding in downtown Elora is a phenomenon playing out in tourist hot spots around the globe.

Politics of infrastructure

There was a time not long ago that logic factored into decisions surrounding infrastructure.

Columnists

Jinx

By Kelly Waterhouse

I’m superstitious. I really am. 

Gruesome accidents claimed two lives in fall of 1929

By Stephen Thorning

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

Art

By Kelly Waterhouse

I was only trying to help; I just happened to marry a man who does not want my help at the times when I genuinely feel I would be most helpful to him. That’s what makes our life together so much fun. Ask him, he’ll tell you. 

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