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Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 02

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Guelph-Eramosa

Council allows Rockwood Foodland to keep its storage containers on site for three years

Joanne Shuttleworth September 25, 2020Business, News

ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph-Eramosa is giving the Foodland grocery store in Rockwood three years to find a solution to the unsightly cluster of shipping containers and outdoor storage on its property.

Eden Mills completes Eramosa River naturalization project

Submitted September 24, 2020News

EDEN MILLS – The village of Eden Mills has completed the installation of a naturalized…

Locals help monarch butterflies

Jaime Myslik September 24, 2020News

EVERTON – Some Everton community members are doing their part to help grow the local monarch…

Puslinch, Guelph-Eramosa to share bylaw officer

Jaime Myslik September 23, 2020News

PUSLINCH – Puslinch has entered into an agreement with Guelph-Eramosa to share a full-time bylaw officer between the two municipalities.

Three charged in break-in, theft at cannabis facility

Advertiser Staff September 22, 2020News, Police

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Three people have been charged in connection with a weekend break-in and theft at a legal cannabis facility.

Funding for multi-generational rec facility at Rockmosa Park falls through

Joanne Shuttleworth September 16, 2020News, Sports

ROCKWOOD – A multi-generational recreation facility proposed for Rockmosa Park has fallen through.

Jane McDonald awarded Ontario Horticultural Association District Service Award

Kelly Waterhouse September 16, 2020News

Horticultural award – Jane McDonald, front right, was awarded the Ontario Horticultural…

New three-hour parking limit at Rockmosa Park

Submitted September 16, 2020News

ROCKWOOD – Guelph-Eramosa will begin imposing a three-hour parking limit in the parking lots…

Hazardous household waste depot moves to Brucedale

Submitted September 9, 2020News

BRUCEDALE – The County of Wellington’s mobile household hazardous waste depot has moved…

Rockwood couple’s estate pledges $250,000 to Kiwanis Music Festival

Advertiser Staff September 4, 2020Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH – The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph announced that a special gift from the estate of Rockwood’s Klara and Oscar Bookbinder will ensure the long-term sustainability of the festival and have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of aspiring musicians.

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OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Fergus woman accused of assaulting paramedic

FERGUS – A Fergus woman has been charged with assaulting one of the paramedics dispatched to help her.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Erin area articles.

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. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Guelph area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council

MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Minto area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Tract to temporarily close for tree maintenance

PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing the Puslinch Tract property here for three days next week.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

County staff redeployed to assist with vaccination clinics

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington is redeploying 25 employees for the next three to six months to assist public health with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan

WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…

The power of words and danger of lies

On Jan. 6, 2021 the world bore witness to the power of words and the danger of lies.

It’s official – almost

The inevitable march towards turning into an old guy is becoming more apparent. This past month,…

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Recharged

By Kelly Waterhouse

I love my job, but it should come as no surprise that I have several fantasy careers that have yet to come to fruition. Some for reasons that are self-explanatory; others we will blame on my spouse’s failure to support my dreams.

Elora’s Geddes Street looked very different in 1882

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

College boy

By Kelly Waterhouse

This weekend, I’m driving my son back to college in a city a few hours away, where the COVID-19…

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