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Friday, August 19, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 33

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County committing land at Wellington Place for future hospice

Jordan Snobelen May 27, 2022News

GUELPH - Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton announced on May 26 the county would be providing access to around two acres of land at the Wellington Place campus for a planned hospice serving the county.

Trustees reject policy amendment requiring police checks for volunteers

Paige Peacock May 26, 2022Community News, News

GUELPH – An amendment to a policy that would require all volunteers with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to obtain a vulnerable sector check when working with students under the age of 18 has been defeated.

Guelph researchers contending with avian influenza as virus spreads in Wellington County

Jordan Snobelen May 25, 2022News

GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.

Dixon’s Distillery named Best of Ontario – Spirits with LCBO award

Joanne Shuttleworth May 20, 2022Business, News

GUELPH – JD Dixon got the surprise of his life when he learned the business he and his wife Vicky own, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, was named Best of Ontario – Spirits at the LCBO’s Elsie Awards on May 3.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

Advertiser Staff May 19, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.

Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing

Paige Peacock May 13, 2022Community News, News

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”

UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years

Paige Peacock May 12, 2022Community News, News

GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).

Joanne Young Evans takes mental health journey to the Yukon

Joanne Shuttleworth May 12, 2022News

YUKON – Joanne Young Evans took some of her own advice about building resiliency and headed to the Yukon for a few days. But this trip was more than just a holiday.

WCDSB rethinking learning strategies as board reviews de-streaming approach

Paige Peacock May 11, 2022Community News, News

GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees are encouraging the board to rethink its approach to teaching as students undergo their second semester since the province introduced de-streaming. 

Brief Service is reducing wait lists for youth at CMHA WW

Paige Peacock May 11, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new service at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is designed to help meet the needs of the community by reducing wait times for youth. 

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Fergus resident charged with arson in Aug. 1 fire

FERGUS – An 18-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with arson in connection with a suspicious fire here earlier this month.

Elora man facing numerous charges in shooting at Fergus home in February

FERGUS – An Elora man faces 11 charges stemming from a shooting six months ago, when bullets ripped into a Fergus home in the middle of the night.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Hillsburgh feed mill closing after nearly 60 years

HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh feed mill is closing after nearly 60 years of servicing the Erin-Hillsburgh community. 

Garden tour in Erin Aug. 20

ERIN – The Erin Garden Club is holding a free, self-guided garden tour on Aug. 20 from 10am to 4pm.

See all Erin area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Guelph Nighthawks moving to Calgary next season

GUELPH – The Guelph Nighthawks elite basketball team is relocating to Calgary starting with the 2023 season. The team will be rebranded with a new name, logo and colour, all of which will be unveiled this fall.

Guelph man wins $100,000 in lottery game

GUELPH – Jesse Damery of Guelph is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with OLG's Instant 5x The Cash lottery game.

See all Guelph area articles.

Council approves application for four-unit apartment

ROCKWOOD – Council here has approved an application for a four-unit apartment building on Alma Street in Rockwood. 

Speeders of the Week

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On July 30 at about 4:45pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring…

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Council ponders proposal for electric vehicle charging station in Mapleton

MAPLETON – A company proposing to install two electric vehicle chargers in a township-approved location made a pitch to township council at the Aug. 9 meeting.

REVIEW: ‘It Runs in the Family’ a classic British farce

CAMBRIDGE – It Runs in the Family, Drayton Entertainment’s latest stage offering at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, is a classic British farce with all the requisite comedic elements in place..

See all Mapleton area articles.

Mapleton Fire Rescue plans recruitment effort in September

MAPLETON – Fire Chief Rick Richardson outlined plans for Mapleton Fire Rescue’s bi-annual recruitment drive at the Aug. 9 township council meeting.

Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel

MINTO – Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.

See all Minto area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor

PUSLINCH – A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here. Wellington County OPP announced on Aug. 18 the charge relates to an investigation started earlier in the month.

Residents: not enough public consultation on plan to improve Boreham Park in Arkell

ARKELL – Several residents in Arkell are upset that Puslinch council has approved an improvement plan for Boreham Park, claiming decisions were made without input from residents.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Municipal election nominations are now closed – here’s who’s running

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are now closed. Candidates could officially file nominations for mayor, councillor or school board trustee until Aug. 19 at 2pm.

United Way announces funding to support marginalized communities

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has invested $275,000 to support marginalized communities through the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) funding stream.  

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur Aces women’s team completes undefeated season with championship win

ARTHUR – After a championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse (WMSL) league season has come to an end.

Mount Forest Sidewalk Saturday event a success

Main Street North in Mount Forest was closed on Aug. 13 for a special event hosted by the local…

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The power of one

He cast his eyes upon the crowd tittering about his brush with potential death mere days before. They were awestruck. 

A week away

There is a limited window left to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election. 

Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

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Ransacked

By Kelly Waterhouse

It was my fault. I was careless. 

Son of Luther bootlegger had distinguished Toronto career

By Stephen Thorning

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

Bagpipes

By Kelly Waterhouse

When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous. 

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