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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 39

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Thorning Revisited

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

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

Arthur War Memorial unveiled in 1923

Stephen Thorning November 4, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

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…

Final list of names for Wellington County Hall of Fame

Stephen Thorning September 30, 2021Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

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Five-year termite management project will likely cost $1.4 million

ELORA – Centre Wellington is prepared to pay Termite Research Services almost $1.4 million to provide termite management services until the end of 2028.

Enchanted Forest of Fergus – An evening of music, art and magic

FERGUS - Over 2500 guests attended the second annual Enchanted Forest of Fergus, held Sept. 22 and 23 in the forested area behind the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Better is possible: United Way launches annual fundraising campaign

GUELPH – “We can be better.” That’s the premise of this year’s United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin fundraising campaign. The goal is $2.6 million.  

See all Dufferin County area articles.

County ponders position in wake of province’s Greenbelt reversal

GUELPH – With the province reversing course on removal of lands from the Greenbelt Wellington County councillors pondered the possibility of advocating for changes to the government’s arbitrary addition of farmland to urban boundaries within the county.

Erin Agricultural Society to hold 173rd annual fall fair

ERIN – The 173rd annual Erin Fall Fair, with the theme “Beyond the Barn Door,” runs Oct. 6 to 9.

See all Erin area articles.

Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13

GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.

Grand Valley recognizes hero for saving neighbour’s life

GRAND VALLEY – Earlier this year, Alan Mackie faced flames to save a neighbour’s life. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

UGDSB will appoint, not elect, new Orangeville trustee

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is accepting applications for a new Orangeville trustee.  Kenn Manzerolle, the former Orangeville trustee, announced his resignation during the UGDSB on Sept. 12.

Councillors concerned over ambulance response times in Wellington County

GUELPH – Data showing Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service response time targets were seldom met in Wellington County over the past four years, while targets in the city were rarely missed, has some county councillors calling for change.

See all Guelph area articles.

Drinking and Driving

MINTO – On Sept. 15 at about 7pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 23  here.

Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Crawford Lake documents dawn of potential new epoch

MILTON – An international panel of geologists said Crawford Lake contains the best evidence on Earth to support the theory that a new geological chapter in the history of the world, the Anthropocene, is upon us.

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton aiming to complete budget process by Nov. 28

MAPLETON – A timeline that would see the township’s 2024 to 26 budget process completed by Nov. 28 was presented to council at the Sept. 26 meeting.

Mapleton issues RFP for assistance building water/wastewater infrastructure

MAPLETON – The township is once again looking for outside assistance in financing and construction of municipal water/wastewater facilities.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign receives donation of $3,000

PALMERSTON — The Upper Canada Two Cylinder John Deere Club donated $3,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign on Sept. 6 at the Minto Rural Health Centre.

Minto celebrates Culture Days with apples and astronomy

MINTO — Orchard tours, stargazing and square dancing were featured at the Apples and Astronomy Culture Days event at Dave and Jean Anderson’s rural property in the Town of Minto on Sept. 22.

See all Minto area articles.

UGDSB will appoint, not elect, new Orangeville trustee

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is accepting applications for a new Orangeville trustee.  Kenn Manzerolle, the former Orangeville trustee, announced his resignation during the UGDSB on Sept. 12.

Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors

ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Fall Fun Day at Minto Farmers Market on Sept. 23

PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is open all September long and inviting everyone to celebrate the beginning of autumn at its Fall Fun Day on Sept. 23.

Palmerston Terry Fox run set for Sept. 17

PALMERSTON – The 2023 Terry Fox Run/Walk/Bike in Palmerston will be held on Sept. 17.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Township plans to improve pedestrian access to Puslinch Lake

PUSLINCH – The township is moving forward with a plan to install a pathway, bench and small garden at the public right-of-way between Travelled Road and the lake. 

PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run

PUSLINCH - The PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run attracted nearly 300 participants on Sept. 24, raising over $30,000 for the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health

TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.  

Greenbelt land swap audit finds ‘preferential treatment’ given to developers

TORONTO - The provincial government’s hasty move to open thousands of acres of Greenbelt-designated land for housing development was “flawed” and “biased,” Ontario’s Auditor General told reporters on Aug. 9.

See all Toronto area articles.

UGDSB will appoint, not elect, new Orangeville trustee

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is accepting applications for a new Orangeville trustee.  Kenn Manzerolle, the former Orangeville trustee, announced his resignation during the UGDSB on Sept. 12.

Councillors concerned over ambulance response times in Wellington County

GUELPH – Data showing Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service response time targets were seldom met in Wellington County over the past four years, while targets in the city were rarely missed, has some county councillors calling for change.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest BIA reimagines downtown pedestrian laneway

MOUNT FOREST – Residents don’t have to look far to see the Mount Forest Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) efforts to spruce up the downtown core.

Louise Marshall emergency department closing yet again

MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed again this weekend, marking the third such closure this month due to "a staffing shortage.” 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Exercise care

Talk about a colossal blunder – in fact an international embarrassment.

Have no fear

News last week that Metroland Media Group was declaring bankruptcy was a gut punch to news industry people across Canada. To date it is the single largest newspaper failure in Canadian history. Seventy-one print-edition community newspaper titles were shuttered in one-fell swoop.

Snippets

It has been one of those weeks where there is lots to talk about, but not much to say.

Columnists

Kitchen table

By Kelly Waterhouse

I believe the kitchen is the heart of a home and the dining table is the centre of gravity for all who live in it.

Jackrabbits plagued Wellington County in 1930s

By Stephen Thorning

During the 20th century, naturalists learned that it is a foolish and dangerous idea to introduce species of plants and animals to areas where they are not native. 

Diary shows childhood illness was common in 1890s

By Stephen Thorning

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

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