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Thursday, April 15, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 15

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Opinion

Own it

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

It was a typical Sunday morning. The sun was not quite up over the houses in the neighbourhood, but…

Tragic homicide in Arthur Township in 1879

Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015 ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

Elora led most places in tree planting in 19th century

Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015 ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

Canadian dinner guests

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

I saw a survey recently that calculated the state of the Canadian identity by asking a…

Former Erin school to be demolished

Jaime Myslik and Chris Daponte ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Out with the old … In a perfect world, important infrastructure like schools would last…

EQAO and standardized testing

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Standards to be met With only half of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standards in last…

Adolescent trick-or-treating

Chris Daponte and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Shut’er down early Years ago, before we had children, my wife and I would keep a running…

Elora doctor’s daughter married Frederick Banting

Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015 ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

Poetry book reflects strong local literary heritage

Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015 ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

The lab

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

On Tuesday morning I headed straight to the medical lab with my requisition form. I had put this…

1881 books provide unique glimpse of local agriculture

Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015 ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

Public holiday pay

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Revisions needed The Ontario Government has announced another regulation as part of the Fair…

Axing the Green Ontario Fund

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Grave mistake Before even taking office, Doug Ford has shown what kind of leader he will be: an…

Toll roads caused considerable bickering at county council

Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015 ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Thorning Revisited

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

Photograph

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

My son took a photo of me during our summer vacation. I am standing in the lake, feet buried in the…

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CW Chamber announces award nominees

CENTRE WELLINGTON -– The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) has announced the nominees for this year’s Awards of Excellence, as well as the event plan in what will be another covid-adjusted year.

Save Our Water holding public Zoom session

ELORA - The local organization Save our Water is holding a Zoom session on April 22 to update the community on the local water situation.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Rotary Club of Erin helps Family Health Team buy vaccination fridge

ERIN - East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) officials say they are very grateful to the Rotary Club of Erin for its generous donation of $4,000 for the purchase of a vaccine fridge for the Erin clinic.

Erin awards $4.4-million contract to WSP for next phase of wastewater treatment plant

ERIN – The Town of Erin continues to push ahead with its plan to construct a wastewater treatment plant to service the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh.

See all Erin area articles.

Fund set up for family of Arthur woman who died in crash

ARTHUR – A fundraiser for the family of a local woman who lost her life in a tragic car crash has already raised over $73,000.

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. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Students will move to online learning following April break

TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.

Nearly a quarter of residents vaccinated; everyone over 16 can now pre-register

GUELPH – Nearly a quarter of eligible residents in the region have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination - and public health is now inviting everyone over the age of 16 to pre-register for their first shot. “This is something to celebrate,” stated Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph-Eramosa council briefs: Township approves workplans, meeting schedule; hopes to offer sports leagues this summer

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Despite the provincial state of emergency and stay-at-home order, summer sports programs here are continuing with registration and plans for the coming season.

Suspect arrested after ditching stolen vehicle: police

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On April 11 at about 10:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Wellington Road 26 near Sideroad 15.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Volunteers across north Wellington support community causes

Volunteers persevere - Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, volunteers across the north Wellington region found ways to aid community causes.

OPP looking to identify power tool thieves

DRAYTON – Police are looking for help to identify two people who stole power tools from a business here.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Volunteers across north Wellington support community causes

Volunteers persevere - Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, volunteers across the north Wellington region found ways to aid community causes.

Saugeen Student Start-Up program offers help with self-employment

NEUSTADT - In 2019, the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).

See all Minto area articles.

Students will move to online learning following April break

TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.

Nearly a quarter of residents vaccinated; everyone over 16 can now pre-register

GUELPH – Nearly a quarter of eligible residents in the region have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination - and public health is now inviting everyone over the age of 16 to pre-register for their first shot. “This is something to celebrate,” stated Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Change of date: Sunrise car rally now on June 13

PUSLINCH – With the new provincial stay-at-home order, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre has changed the date of its car rally to June 13 from May 16.

Sunrise holding ‘Drivers for Riders’ car rally fundraiser

PUSLINCH - Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre has come up with a fundraiser that just might withstand COVID-19 restrictions.

See all Puslinch area articles.

MPP Mike Schreiner will be 2022 Guelph Green Party candidate

GUELPH - Mike Schreiner was recently chosen to be the Green Party of Ontario candidate for Guelph for the 2022 election.

Save Our Water holding public Zoom session

ELORA - The local organization Save our Water is holding a Zoom session on April 22 to update the community on the local water situation.

See all Wellington County area articles.

The Easter Bunny arrived at the Strathcona Long Term Care Home, thanks to staff

Easter visitor - With Ontario under a province-wide shutdown order over the Easter long weekend (since upgraded to a stay-at-home order) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Strathcona Long Term Care Home in Mount Forest arranged for some seasonal fun for residents, including a visit from the East

Council discusses sewage allocation policy

WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here received an update on the township’s sewage allocation policy and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a bylaw to implement the policy at a future meeting.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Is growth good? Depends who you ask

Discussion at the March 22 Wellington North council meeting took an interesting turn during deliberation on the municipality’s sewage allocation policy.

Giving freely

In essence, volunteering is giving freely of oneself to a cause. The world is a better place because of that inclination to share the gift of time with others.

Vaccinations are the way out of this

As the North Wellington Community News went press this week, parents were once again preparing for their school age children to transition back to online learning.

Columnists

Spell of spring

By Kelly Waterhouse

I know why we all love spring so much. There is something in the air and it’s not just the pollen, you guys. I mean, yes, the pollen count is high, but so are the spring pheromones in the animal kingdom.

Salvation Army came to Wellington in the 1880s

By Stephen Thorning

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

Dirty

By Kelly Waterhouse

The announcement of another lockdown, talk of new COVID-19 variants, bad news close to home, another family holiday dinner cancelled, missing my college kid far from home and the realization that the Easter Bunny forgot my Cadbury Crème Egg this year, was a lot to take in on Sunday morning.

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