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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 19

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Guelph/Eramosa

Guelph-Eramosa restricts heavy trucks on Indian Trail and Sixth Line to address local safety concerns

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Guelph-Eramosa chose to restrict heavy trucks on both Indian Trail between Wellington Road 29 and…

Firefighters battle fourth suspicious fire in 24 hours

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

As evening was setting in on July 20, yet another suspicious fire was discovered, this one in the…

UPDATE: Police say two people caught on camera are not suspicious fire suspects

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Police say two people, who appear to be teenage boys, caught on a surveillance camera at the site…

Longtime county resident turns 100

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Longtime Wellington County resident Edna Grace Lush is celebrating her 100th birthday on July…

Guelph applies for new snow disposal facility

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The City of Guelph has completed an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow an expanded…

One room schools in Guelph-Eramosa celebrated as part of Canada”™s history

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

One room schools are a thing of the past but they are still remembered by the many students and…

East Wellington Community Services looking to offer exercise classes for older adults

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) is looking for a larger space to offer more active…

Snow Angel contingent adds three members

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Guelph-Eramosa Township recognized three honourary Rockwood Snow…

Lot line adjustments and severance in Guelph-Eramosa

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Council here recently received two consent applications for lot line adjustments. The first was…

Construction company looks to make Guelph-Eramosa new home

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Goetz Construction is looking to move to Guelph-Eramosa Township at 5063 Wellington Road…

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Select Your Region

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.

Council postpones decision on battery energy storage system

ELORA – Centre Wellington council has postponed until May 26 further discussion on the battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed by Aypa Power outside Fergus.

Elora Hawks hope to move up to Junior A league

ELORA – There’s a movement afoot for the Elora Hawks Jr. B Lacrosse team to move up to the Junior A league – and over the weekend numerous local businesses pledged funds to help get them there.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

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.

UGDSB appoints lawyers for human rights review

GUELPH – A review of human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is set to be completed by lawyers Patrick Case and Julie Lassonde. 

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track

ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.

CVC approves Erin wastewater plant trailway infrastructure work

ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has granted approval to the Town of Erin to construct a gravity trunk sewer and watermain beneath the Elora Cataract Trailway (ECT).

See all Erin area articles.

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.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

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.

Guelph author releases book on local literary personality

GUELPH – Guelph author Ed Butts has released his latest book, The Blacksmith Hereward Kirby Cockin of Guelph, detailing the largely forgotten literary achievements and words of Guelph poet and journalist Hereward Kirby Cockin.

Rockwood, Arthur students lauded by Catholic school board

GUELPH – Kadence Stephenson and Norah Hawkins have received VIP awards from the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). 

See all Guelph area articles.

OPP searching for man who committed indecent act in park

ROCKWOOD – Police say "a suspicious male" was "committing an indecent act ... within view of children and other members of the public" at about 4pm on May 11.

Rockwood, Arthur students lauded by Catholic school board

GUELPH – Kadence Stephenson and Norah Hawkins have received VIP awards from the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). 

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.

‘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. 

Drinking and driving

MAPLETON – On April 27 at about 8:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers were monitoring traffic when they stopped a vehicle on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 17.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Clifford community pantry moves to new home at library

CLIFFORD – A community pantry in Clifford is being relocated, due to weather issues. 

Blessings to You Centre supporting Royal Terrace resident outings

PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston is once again happy to support Royal Terrace resident outings by covering the costs of bus transportation for April to December this year.

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

Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days

GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day. 

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

See all Orangeville area articles.

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.       

Puslinch man not giving up despite decisions exonerating municipality, mayor

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch resident Bruce Taylor is feeling deflated, but not defeated, after complaints he lodged with the township integrity commissioner and the Ontario Ombudsman were deemed not to require further investigation.

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.

Public health lists exposure sites as measles cases continue to rise

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent exposure sites within Wellington County include two schools, two businesses and one community centre.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man continues with second victim

GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s. 

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.

‘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. 

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 Wellington County area articles.

Council approves financing plan for Arthur wastewater treatment plant

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a tentative financing plan to upgrade Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant – with hopes of securing grants to ease pressure on the municipality. 

Police find missing Freelton man whose car was discovered near Luther Marsh

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say they received a report on May 12 about a vehicle found in the ditch at the corner of Line 4 and East West Luther Townline.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

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?

Four days away

This coming Monday the most consequential election in modern times will be decided.

Columnists

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…

Confetti

By Kelly Waterhouse

You know what they say about best intentions, and therefore you know where that leads. 

Reflections: No hold on me: Part three

By Laurie Langdon

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. 

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