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Wellington Advertiser Logo

Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 20

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Centre Wellington

Training day

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

More than 80 firefighters from across Wellington County, as well as Grand Valley, Cambridge and…

Wellington Advertiser celebrating 50th anniversary

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

The Wellington Advertiser is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Wellington County Museum and…

New playground equipment to cost $188,389

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Centre Wellington council is approving new playground equipment for two parks at a cost just shy of…

Riverfest Elora announces 2018 lineup

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The 10th annual Riverfest Elora lineup is out, with The Flaming Lips, Carly Rae Jepsen, Blue Rodeo,…

Man airlifted to hospital after falling into gorge

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Police say a man had to be rescued from the Elora Gorge after he lost his grip while hanging from a…

Crime of the Week

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

On Jan. 24 at about 3:30pm, an attempted fraud occurred at the TD Bank on Geddes Street in…

Cab cash taken

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

On Feb. 26, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft from a taxi cab on Strathallan…

Local students recognized for acts of kindness

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

A group of local Grade 6 students is being recognized by the OPP for performing acts of…

Hennessey Veit nominated as Ontario Junior Citizen

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

FERGUS "“ A local elementary school student has been recognized with an Ontario Junior Citizen…

Spaghetti supper fundraiser on Feb. 24

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Elora Co-op Preschool annual spaghetti dinner will be held on Feb. 24 from 4 to 8pm at Centre…

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Craig Beck revealed as first 2025 Hawks’ Nest investor

NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced Beck Auto Group owner Craig Beck is the first “angel investor” for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.

Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Giant Book Sale raises a record $97,000 for Elora Festival

ELORA – The Elora Festival’s 34th annual Giant Book Sale was a record-breaking success, raising over $97,000 to support the festival’s summer programming. 

Fergus Lions Club helps fire department get new hazard house

FERGUS – The Centre Wellington fire department just got a new house, courtesy of the Fergus Lions Club. But it’s not the kind of home you’d want to live in.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

Region designated a risk area for measles

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region has been designated by the province as a risk area for measles.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin Tree Trust to host event in celebration of elder trees

ERIN – The Erin Tree Trust branch is set to host their chapter launch event focusing on preserving elder trees.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

See all Erin area articles.

Drinking and driving

 CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. 

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). 

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man

GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

See all Guelph area articles.

Resident loses $80,000 in ‘romance scam’

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say a Guelph-Eramosa resident called police about an online fraud on May 18 at about 9pm.

Doctor shares stories from Gazan NICU

EDEN MILLS – Resilience, generosity and playfulness were among the themes of Dr. Nour Khatib’s recent presentation about her work in Gazan hospitals last year.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

Police beat: Drug charges

FERGUS – A Brampton and Kitchener resident have been charged after police seized about $10,000 in drugs and property following a traffic stop here last week.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Rae announces funding for backup generator at Palmerston arena

MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre. 

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

Hundreds of students to attend North Wellington, Dufferin Special Olympics Track and Field Day

ORANGEVILLE – On May 21 a Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be held in Orangeville for students from schools across Dufferin County and north Wellington.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt

PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.       

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

Drinking and driving

 CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

See all Toronto area articles.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Bridge rehabilitation to cause four-week road closure

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of a bridge on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38) will cause a four-week road closure this summer for motorists travelling between Guelph/Eramosa and Guelph. 

Resident loses $80,000 in ‘romance scam’

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say a Guelph-Eramosa resident called police about an online fraud on May 18 at about 9pm.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

Country Pantry hosts successful ‘Proudly Canadian Kenilworth’ event

KENILWORTH – The “Proudly Canadian Kenilworth” event was held at the Country Pantry on May 4, highlighting Ontario- and Canadian-made products.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Pen of Freedom

Each year at the World News Media Congress, a deserving individual or organization is bestowed with the Golden Pen of Freedom. 

Charter of 1670 deserves saving

News that Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) was closing its doors follows a string of retail giants that toppled in recent years.

Another era underway

Are we witnessing a turning point in history?

Columnists

Charles Allan died five months after his re-election

By Stephen Thorning

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

Weekend goals

By Kelly Waterhouse

No matter what this week throws in your path, just keep your focus: there is a long weekend on the horizon. Just a few short days to go.

Charles Allan re-elected after election conviction

By Stephen Thorning

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

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