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Monday, September 25, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 38

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WriteOut of Her Mind

Shredded

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

I couldn’t stop myself. It was as if I was possessed by the spirits of cranky ghosts of…

Driving Miss Dee Dee

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

You know the way your dog perks up its ears and cocks its head to the side when you say, “car…

Sick days

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

After one of the healthiest winters in my medical history, I can honestly say March came in like an…

Lightfoot, light heart

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

Tick another box of my Canada 150 bucket list. I got to see Gordon Lightfoot perform at the Elora…

Fortune cookie

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

This column is a tad risqué. It is intended for mature audiences, (though the story is about…

Across the pond

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

His bags are packed. The passport is ready. Forms are filled out. The money is in the account. And…

Canada Day

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

It’s no secret I’m not much of a planner, preferring to fly by the seat of my pants…

Vote

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

I love elections. I couldn’t wait to get my voter registration notice in the mail. It’s…

Post-podium panic

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

The Olympics are over. Now what? I cannot remember what we did before them and I haven’t a…

Oh, Canada, eh?

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

O Canada, my home and native land, as I prepare to celebrate your beauty by decorating my family in…

Lead by example

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

Before I begin, let me say I have a squeaky clean driving record. I have all my points incurring…

The Vegas Mojo

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

You should know by now I am a seeker of signs: purpose, life direction, meaning, location of my car…

Science Fair unfair

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

If there was one class I hated in public school, it was science class (and gym, math and grade 8…

Rink rat

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

When I tell people I am married to a Carpenter, I often hear how lucky I am to be with a spouse who…

Distant memories

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

I was 10 years old when my Nana Waterhouse passed away. I wore a yellow skirt with a white blouse…

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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."

Mayor’s townhall dominated by growth, parking woes

ELORA – Growth and parking dominated discussion at the Mayor’s Town Hall on Sept. 20, held at the new MacDonald pavilion outside the Elora Centre for the Arts

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.

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."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

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.

Take Back the Night march encourages people to ‘Lead where you are’

GUELPH – After a demonstration outside Guelph City Hall on Sept. 20 between a group of parents protesting 2SLGBTQIA+ school policies and another group protesting the protest, the Take Back the Night (TBTN) march the next day took on extra meaning.

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award

GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.

See all Guelph area articles.

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."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

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.

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."

Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day planned for Sept. 30 in Alma

ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting a Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day on Sept. 30 at Husky Farm Equipment in Alma. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Council endorses chamber call to address frequent power outages in Harriston

MINTO – Town council has endorsed a call from the Minto Chamber of Commerce for Westario Power Inc. to address concerns about frequent power outages in the western portion of Harriston.

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 Minto area articles.

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.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

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.

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."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

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.

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."

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award

GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.

See all Wellington County area articles.

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."

Here4Hope names Lynn Brandwood winner of Power of One Award

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award recognizes Lynn Brandwood for her "significant contribution to promoting life and preventing suicide."

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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.

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

Two down, one to go

It was welcome news on Monday when “housing minister” Steve Clark resigned.

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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…

Dumped

By Kelly Waterhouse

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Since our move to the country, I’ve…

World Alzheimer Awareness Day

By Elaine Griffin

Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer societies across the world continue to raise…

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