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Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 12

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Opinion

Beatty Brothers firm of Fergus reached its apex in 1929

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

A couple of weeks ago this column described some of the fire fighting measures taken by the Beatty…

Silly rabbit

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

Dear Easter Bunny, I have to be honest with you: the magic is gone. Once upon a time I was smitten…

Avian infidelity

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Never before have I ever had a column written for me by a once-was country neighbour, a lifetime…

Rainbow’s end

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

In a younger year, I was often told of a pot of gold that waited at the rainbow’s end. But…

The new old trend

Bruce Whitestone ArchivedCanada's Business, Columns, Opinion

Economists often refer to a “reversion to the mean” where trends go back to the…

Summer

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

Those crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer are slipping fast away. I don’t think there is anyone,…

Rain, go away!

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day.” That was a childhood chant that…

Canadian National improved facilities in Fergus in 1929, 1930

Stephen Thorning ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Valuing Our History

Though his name is largely unknown today, Sir Henry Thornton was one of the best known men in…

Deflated

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedColumns, Opinion, WriteOut of Her Mind

Remember how I told you that the Carpenter sent me shopping for nails? Hold on to that thought,…

Hard choices

Bruce Whitestone ArchivedCanada's Business, Columns, Opinion

It never has been easy to know how to invest successfully, but recently it has become much more…

Mother nature

Barrie Hopkins ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

As I looked out my frost-spattered window this past morning the lifting fog whisps shadowed the…

Letting go

Kelly Waterhouse ArchivedBits and Pieces, Columns, Opinion

As 2014 wraps up, I realize that the best way to put it behind me is to reflect on it, learn from…

Underlying trends

Bruce Whitestone ArchivedCanada's Business, Columns, Opinion

If deflationary trends persist, they can trigger severe economic repercussions. Once it is widely…

A new role

Bruce Whitestone ArchivedCanada's Business, Columns, Opinion

Now that we are just about at the peak of student enrolment at our post-secondary institutions,…

Being rushed

Bruce Whitestone ArchivedCanada's Business, Columns, Opinion

Why do people nowadays feel so rushed? It is a common complaint that everybody, everywhere seems to…

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Sharon Kelly, aka ‘McMom’, recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities

FERGUS – Sharon Kelly is being recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities for being an outstanding fundraiser. She is one of six employees of McDonald's restaurants across Canada to receive the recognition.

SIU investigating single-vehicle crash overnight in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle crash that left a man with serious injuries.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Boil water advisory in effect for Town of Erin

ERIN – A boil water advisory is in effect for those hooked up to the Town of Erin's water system following a watermain break at Main and Water Streets on Friday morning.

Drinking and driving

FERGUS – On March 3 at about 1:45pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on St. Andrew Street West here.

See all Erin area articles.

The Grand Valley Lions Polar Bear Dip raises $5,337 for Grand Valley Food Bank

Chilly dip – Fourty-eight people took a chilly dip to start off the new year. The Grand Valley…

Local author attains top sales status on Amazon with interactive book

GRAND VALLEY –  Prominence Publishing’s recent release, Restore Your Life: Powerful Strategies To Navigate Menopause was named a #1 Best Seller on Amazon on Nov. 15,  in multiple categories, including #1 new release.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Thousands raised at weekend event for Syrian, Turkish earthquake relief

GUELPH – A fundraiser here for Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief was a great success, raised thousands for the cause. 

Stelter to speak about John Galt, the local Indigenous and the founding of Guelph

GUELPH - The Guelph Historical Society is hosting a lecture about Guelph’s founding father after its annual general meeting on April 4.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Rockwood apartment building approved in principle

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has provided in-principle support for a new 28-unit, three-storey apartment building in downtown Rockwood. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Total council remuneration up by nearly $23,000 in Mapleton

MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $22,949 in 2022.

Author launches debut novel; seven more on way

MOOREFIELD – The Dead Lie is the first book in a mystery thriller series written by retired teacher Ivanka Fear. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto council updated on industrial condominium development

MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.

Economic development staff present 2022 review to council

MINTO – The town’s economic development staff presented Minto council with a review of 2022 department activities on March 7.

See all Minto area articles.

United Way puts out red alert, needs $200,000 to meet fundraising goal

GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin's 2022 fundraising campaign fell short of its $2.7 million goal and that spells disaster for the 50 or so community benefit organizations that rely on United Way funding.

For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics

FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

Police beat: Stolen boat motor

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Waterloo man has been charged with theft after a boat motor was stolen from a business here last week.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Provincial budget ‘will help us build a stronger Ontario’: Rae

TORONTO – The provincial government says its 2023-24 budget, introduced on Thursday, includes key investments in housing, agriculture and health care, while opposition parties say the plan falls short in a number of areas.

Spring maintenance tips every car owner should know

WELLINGTON COUNTY -  Winter driving in Canada is hard on vehicles. Ice, salt, potholes, grocery carts – there’s no shortage of reasons to give your car some much-needed TLC this spring. But maintenance can be expensive, so it’s helpful to understand what needs attention now, and what can wait.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North residents to see 9% tax hike

KENILWORTH – Wellington North property owners will see a 9% increase to the 2023 tax bill following a third budget meeting, at which council determined what to fund through a $9 million levy.

Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call

ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Shop class

The announcement that Grade 9 and 10 students in Ontario will require one mandatory shop class is good news indeed.

Open Mind: ‘You look pretty good for your age’

Age is one of the first things we notice about people. Do they appear young, or are they older? When we categorize people, whether young or old, based solely on age, it can lead to ageism.

Bill C-18 in the news

The Canadian government’s answer to displaced advertising revenue is to force Google and Facebook to give money to news organizations.

Columnists

Two books provide valuable insight on building stone

By Stephen Thorning

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

Let’s get to it

By Kelly Waterhouse

Hey spring, thanks for showing up. You’re right on time. I have been anticipating your arrival…

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1908, 1953

By Stephen Thorning

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

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