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Thursday, October 6, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 40

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Thorning Revisited

Elora’s Geddes Street looked very different in 1882

Stephen Thorning January 14, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Maurice Halley ran Elora’s first bakery in 1850s

Stephen Thorning January 6, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Arthur Christmas Poultry Show held until 1943

Stephen Thorning December 30, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Arthur’s Christmas Poultry Fair started in 1915

Stephen Thorning December 23, 2020Columns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

Roads dominated first years of Wellington County council

Stephen Thorning December 16, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Wellington District government frustrated in 1840s

Stephen Thorning December 10, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Wellington County was established in 1854

Stephen Thorning December 2, 2020Columns, 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 1851, 1957

Stephen Thorning November 26, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Elora post office has been in business since 1839

Stephen Thorning November 19, 2020Thorning Revisited

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Wellington generously supported Hazel Relief Fund

Stephen Thorning November 11, 2020Thorning Revisited

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Shand Dam ‘saved its cost in one night’ during Hazel

Stephen Thorning November 4, 2020Thorning Revisited

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Wet 1954 culminated with Hurricane Hazel

Stephen Thorning October 28, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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Enjoy the weather; in 1906 they shovelled snow

Stephen Thorning October 22, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Melville Church parking lot a cause célèbre in 1980s

Stephen Thorning October 15, 2020Thorning Revisited

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New Melville Church opened in 1900 in Fergus

Stephen Thorning October 8, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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Golf tournament raises $20,000 for youth mental health

WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Mental Health Awareness Day (Sept. 10), The Cody Shepperd Project hosted its 5th annual Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament, with the proceeds going to The Grove Hubs of Centre Wellington.  

Fergus Fall Fair broke attendance records: organizers

FERGUS – A new attendance record was set at the 185th Fergus Fall Fair, the first in-person event hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society in nearly three years. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Fire Prevention Week challenges families, individuals to ‘Plan a record-breaking escape’

WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly never gets old, because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” 

Society hosts river heritage tour

BELFOUNTAIN – The Belfountain Heritage Society is hosting the West Credit River Heritage Tour on Oct. 15 and 16.

See all Erin area articles.

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.

Public health notes importance of International Overdose Awareness Day

GUELPH – Drug overdoses were a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the problem has only become worse, says the associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Majority of licensed child care providers showing interest in subsidized system

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The majority of licensed child care providers in Wellington County and Guelph, both for- and non-profit, are interested in the federal government’s subsidized child care agreement.

Habitat for Humanity plans projects in Fergus, Guelph; launches bonds program to raise funds

ABOYNE – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington plans on building two new housing complexes – one in Fergus and one in Guelph – and to fund them through its newly launched Community Bonds program.

See all Guelph area articles.

Dave Young Trio Salutes Oscar Peterson in Eden Mills

EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall is hosting The Dave Young Trio as they salute Canada’s Oscar Peterson, pre-eminent jazz pianist and composer. 

Fire Prevention Week challenges families, individuals to ‘Plan a record-breaking escape’

WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly never gets old, because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Three horses, 13 dogs perish in Perth East barn fire

PERTH EAST – Mapleton Fire Rescue was among four area fire departments responding to a barn/shed fire on Wednesday that resulted in the death of three horses and 13 dogs and an estimated half-million dollars in damage. 

Celebrating the harvest at Drayton’s Harvest Festival

Harvest celebration – The Mapleton-Drayton Agricultural Society’s Fall Harvest Festival was…

See all Mapleton area articles.

Palmerston-area grain elevator among six set to close

MINTO – A Palmerston-area grain elevator operation is among six in Southwestern Ontario being shut down by a Montreal-based company.

Town of Minto staff mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Day – Town of Minto staff wore orange for Canada’s second annual…

See all Minto area articles.

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.

Public health notes importance of International Overdose Awareness Day

GUELPH – Drug overdoses were a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the problem has only become worse, says the associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Sunrise receives $45,000 Trillium Foundation grant

PUSLINCH – The team from Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre met on Sept. 25 to celebrate the $45,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received in August from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. 

Puslinch pricing out cost of hybrid council meetings

PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is contemplating going back to in-person meetings but will have to surmount a few challenges first – mainly the technological kind.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Palmerston-area grain elevator among six set to close

MINTO – A Palmerston-area grain elevator operation is among six in Southwestern Ontario being shut down by a Montreal-based company.

WCDSB introduces Daniel Pace as new superintendent of education

GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has named Daniel Pace its new superintendent of education.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace donates to Skate Canada Mount Forest

Donation – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace Chair Tim Noonan presented a cheque…

At the library: ‘One card, one million possibilities’ at your library

Do you love your libraries? We love our patrons! We are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from Oct. 16 to 22 this year, and the theme for 2022 is “One Card, One Million Possibilities.” 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Six pumpkins

“What about the big one?” my boy queried. It was an innocent enough question when mention was…

To continue, to go on

On a trip to Markham last week, emergency vehicles with flashing lights lined each overpass on Highway 407. Surely there couldn’t be an incident one after the other we thought.

Back to normal – sort of

The Highland Games, fall fairs  and packed public events – it seems like things are back to normal.

Columnists

Lively election races in northern Wellington in 1954

By Stephen Thorning

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

Stuffing

By Kelly Waterhouse

I can’t believe it’s already Thanksgiving weekend. I’m not complaining though, I’m excited. 

Movie critic

By Kelly Waterhouse

The Carpenter loves watching movies with me. He really does. You can’t imagine how much.

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