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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 38

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Thorning Revisited

Elora had to fight to appoint David Boyle principal

Stephen Thorning June 10, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Afternoon of hooky led to 1880 tragedy in Guelph

Stephen Thorning June 3, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Broley the first to link declining eagle population to DDT

Stephen Thorning May 27, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

News from northern Wellington in 1877 and 1953

Stephen Thorning May 20, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Fast-talking ball player swindled dozens in Guelph

Stephen Thorning May 6, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Religious holy war was waged at Conn in 1920s

Stephen Thorning April 29, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Milk quality becomes issue in 1899 court case

Stephen Thorning April 22, 2020Cartoons, Thorning Revisited

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

O.M. McConkey was a pioneer conservationist

Stephen Thorning April 15, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Spanish flu persisted in Wellington well into 1919

Stephen Thorning April 8, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

1918 influenza epidemic struck all corners of county

Stephen Thorning April 1, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

Flu epidemic peaked locally in November 1918

Stephen Thorning March 25, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Elora’s proud amateur theatre tradition dates to 1900

Stephen Thorning March 19, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

Children’s shelter opened 109 years ago in Guelph

Stephen Thorning March 11, 2020Columns, Thorning Revisited

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

George Clephane: the lost sheep of pioneer Fergus

Stephen Thorning March 5, 2020Thorning 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 1933, 1958

Stephen Thorning February 27, 2020Thorning Revisited

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

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Council passes bylaw allowing residential intensification in highway/commercial zones

ELORA – At its final meeting of this term, Centre Wellington council approved a new bylaw allowing residential development above commercial units in highway/commercial zones.

Two Wellington North residents charged in hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed

MAPLETON – Almost 14 years after 18-year-old Lucas Shortreed was struck by a car and left to die on the side of a road near Alma, police have charged two Wellington North residents in connection with his death.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Erin Legion organizes memorial service to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Service for the Queen – The Erin Legion held a Cenotaph ceremony in Remembrance of Queen…

39th Terry Fox Run was held in Erin

Terry Fox Run – The 39th Terry Fox Run was held in Erin on Sept. 18. It was the first in-person run since 2019. On hand were 46 participants and 12 volunteers from the Erin Optimists.

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.

Take Back the Night participants rally around abortion rights, bodily autonomy

GUELPH – The annual Take Back the Night march usually focuses on safety for women and marginalized people, but this year, in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe vs. Wade in the United States, officials talked about gender equality and bodily autonomy for everyone.

COVID-19 cases up significantly in region following three weeks of decline

WELLINGTON COUNTY – After three weeks of steady decline, confirmed COVID-19 cases are up significantly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week, while local hospitalizations are down for the second straight week.

See all Guelph area articles.

Marden Park culverts, retaining wall at risk of failure: inspection report

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Two culverts and a retaining wall are at risk of collapsing in Marden Park a recent report has found.

Senior’s Guelph-to-Toronto walk raises funds for SickKids Hospital

ROCKWOOD – Russell Mackay set out Sept. 16 to walk 75 kilometres from Guelph to Toronto to raise funds for SickKids Hospital.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Drayton’s Fall Harvest Festival returns Oct. 1

DRAYTON – As if putting on a record-breaking fair in August wasn’t enough, the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society is now hosting its second annual Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 1 from 12 to 5pm.

Two Wellington North residents charged in hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed

MAPLETON – Almost 14 years after 18-year-old Lucas Shortreed was struck by a car and left to die on the side of a road near Alma, police have charged two Wellington North residents in connection with his death.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Traffic safety concerns expressed by Palmerston resident

PALMERSTON – A Palmerston resident has expressed concerns about traffic safety here and municipal officials say the issues are on their radar as well.

Harriston-Minto Fall Fair packed in a weekend of family fun

Fall Fair fun - The 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair took place from Sept. 16 to 18, offering a variety of events and experiences for all. 

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.

Legion Week an opportunity for branches to connect with community

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are joining branches around the province in celebrating Legion Week from Sept. 18 to 24.

Locals win lottery

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local residents have recently won lottery games.  Joyce Frost, 56, of…

See all Puslinch area articles.

Mount Forest man charged in ‘attempted abduction’ of 13-year-old girl

LISTOWEL – On Sept. 25 at about 3:40pm Perth County OPP officers "responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female in Listowel and told her to get in his vehicle," police stated in a press release.

Arrests in connection with Lucas Shortreed’s death come with complex feelings for family, friends

FERGUS – Lucas Shortreed would be 32 years old today if he hadn’t been left for dead after being struck by a car as he walked home along Wellington Road 17 from a party in Alma on a chilly fall night 14 years ago.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Mount Forest man charged in ‘attempted abduction’ of 13-year-old girl

LISTOWEL – On Sept. 25 at about 3:40pm Perth County OPP officers "responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female in Listowel and told her to get in his vehicle," police stated in a press release.

Mount Forest residents charged in Dufferin County theft, drug investigation

MOUNT FOREST – Three Mount Forest residents have been charged in connection with a drug and theft investigation in Dufferin County. Police say officers recovered property stolen from a Dufferin County address, including a stolen trailer, power tools, drugs and drug paraphernalia.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Back to normal – sort of

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

Great sadness

It was only two-and-a-bit months ago that county council shared a toast to the Queen.

Political butterfly effect

Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future. 

Columnists

Mosborough engineer was considered best in Canada

By Stephen Thorning

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

Grace

By Kelly Waterhouse

I was late to work on Monday because I was attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. I am glad I made time to pay my respects.  And yes, I wore black to work. 

Mental wellness in farming communities

By Paula Frappier

In June 2021, the Suicide Awareness Council Wellington Dufferin had a working group that partnered with farmers to create a magazine called Grounded (https://sacwd.ca/content/working-groups/grounded_v3_final_revised_small.pdf). 

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