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Monday, January 18, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 02

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Valuing Our History

Notorious American criminal arrested in Guelph in 1908

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

On the afternoon of June 19, 1908 a Guelph constable, on foot patrol in the downtown area of the…

Harriston bridge dispute dragged on for three years

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

One of the old landmarks of Harriston was the bridge that carried Elora Street and Highway 9 over…

Fergus council considered assistance for new housing in 1916

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

For the first time in the history of Canada, the economy geared up for an all-out military effort…

United Farmers of Ontario held huge picnic at Elora in 1920

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The United Farmers of Ontario were one of the more interesting developments in the first two…

Fuel sources, illegal alcohol, train tragedy: A few tales from the 1920s

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

A few weeks ago this column featured several short pieces, none of which was long enough for a full…

Area newspapermen formed an association in early 1900s

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

One of the more interesting professional groups to have operated in this area was the Wellington…

Appearance of downtown Fergus changed dramatically in 1927

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The towns and villages of Wellington County experienced some dramatic changes in the 1920s. Over…

Highlights of the week in Wellington County in July 1929

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The weekly newspaper business has never been an easy path to quick riches. The newspaper business…

Notorious outlaw Orval Shaw appeared in Wellington County in 1929

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The increasing use of automobiles by criminals in the 1920s has been noted in this column on…

Egremont farmer blamed hobo for burning his barn in 1930

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Several columns over the past few months have dealt with an epidemic of barn fires in Wellington…

Fire gutted Fergus building owned by Robert Kerr in 1931

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

On the evening of Feb. 6, 1931, Fergus experienced a serious fire on its main street. The victim…

An afternoon of hooky led to 1880 Guelph tragedy

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

A fine fall afternoon can be an irresistible lure for young boys to abandon the classroom, and to…

Narrow gauge railway ended isolation in the north

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

The main impediment to rapid development in Welling­ton County was a lack of transportation.…

Founder of Tamblyn Drug chain grew up at Belwood

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the death of Gordon Tamblyn. Today the Tamblyn name is well…

1890 marriage breakup had city’s tongues wagging

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Joe Brydges, a resident of Guelph in the 1880s, worked as an iron finisher in the foundries of the…

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.</