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Monday, January 18, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 02

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Valuing Our History

Mount Forest produced several famous and wealthy people

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Over the years this column has, on many occasions, related the stories of people who grew up in…

George L.A. Thomson enjoyed career with American railroads

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

A characteristic of the 19th century history of Wellington County is the enormous migration of…

Preserved whale drew crowds to Fergus in 1936

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Freak shows and and exhi­bitions of unusual natural phe­no­mena were popular with 19th…

Pilkington’s Fasken brothers were prominent lawyers

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

A large number of Well­ington County natives have gone on to suc­cess­ful careers in…

“The Schomberg Swindler” left a trail of victims

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

In February of 1907, a man arrived in Guelph with his wife, and, over a period of about six weeks,…

1890 hail storm caused major damage for farmers

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Summer hail storms can be violent and dangerous. Fortunately for us in Well­ington County, they…

Definition of “cow” led to 1890 court case in Guelph

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

James McQueen ranks as one of the most prominent farmers in the latter decades of 19th century…

Train robbers received three year sentences in 1908

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The North American eco­no­my suffered a major and sud­den downturn in the summer of…

Railroad station helped to sustain hamlet of Orton

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Four hamlets in Wellington County were named for sitting Members of Parliament. For a period of…

An editor took a long trip by horse and buggy in 1876

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Travel by road in the 19th century was something most people avoided as much as possible. The…

Elora firemen hosted huge convention in 1934

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

For the past 15 years, people have enjoyed Elora’s old-fashioned Dominion Day celebrations on…

Effective local government began with Baldwin Act in 1849

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

A little while ago I was chatting with the editor of this newspaper about the history of municipal…

1921 jail breaks were bad ideas for three men

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Back in the summer of 1921 three young men got to know one another as inmates at the Ontario…

Derailed car of coal plugged CNR line in Guelph in 1953

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Back in 1953, the railways were still vital to the local transportation system. Although passenger…

Plans for new Kenilworth Catholic church announced in 1902

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The Roman Catholic church has had a presence in Wellington County since the early days of…

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OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Fergus woman accused of assaulting paramedic

FERGUS – A Fergus woman has been charged with assaulting one of the paramedics dispatched to help her.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Erin area articles.

Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Guelph area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council

MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Minto area articles.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

Vaccine coming very soon for long-term care residents: public health

GUELPH – Public health officials are hopeful that by the end of this week, they will be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for residents at long-term care homes in the region.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Tract to temporarily close for tree maintenance

PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing the Puslinch Tract property here for three days next week.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan

WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Please think safety when setting up photos

As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…

The power of words and danger of lies

On Jan. 6, 2021 the world bore witness to the power of words and the danger of lies.

It’s official – almost

The inevitable march towards turning into an old guy is becoming more apparent. This past month,…

Columnists

Recharged

By Kelly Waterhouse

I love my job, but it should come as no surprise that I have several fantasy careers that have yet to come to fruition. Some for reasons that are self-explanatory; others we will blame on my spouse’s failure to support my dreams.

Elora’s Geddes Street looked very different in 1882

By Stephen Thorning

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

College boy

By Kelly Waterhouse

This weekend, I’m driving my son back to college in a city a few hours away, where the COVID-19…

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