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Friday, January 27, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 04

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Wellington County

County approves budget with 3.8% tax rate increase

Patrick Raftis January 26, 2023News

GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2023 budget with a 3.8 per cent tax rate increase anticipated to cost the average residential taxpayer an additional $24 per $100,000 of assessment.

‘Celebrate your heritage’ with Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27

Jordan Snobelen January 26, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches within the county and in Guelph are hosting events for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

Rising costs mean fewer items added to county library collection in 2022

Jordan Snobelen January 26, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year, the county library spent more money purchasing fewer items for its collection than it did in 2021, according to an annual statistics report.

County revenue from OPP false alarm calls to surpass $100,000 following fee increase

Jordan Snobelen January 26, 2023News

GUELPH – County revenue from OPP false alarm fees is expected to rise beyond $100,000 for 2022, according to a January report to the county’s Police Services Board.

Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated

Advertiser Staff January 26, 2023COVID-19, News

TORONTO – The province's chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should "remain vigilant" and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.

County trustees named to UGDSB committees

Robin George January 25, 2023News

GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees unanimously approved a list of committee appointments last Tuesday.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases down significantly for third straight week

Advertiser Staff January 25, 2023COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have decreased significantly for third straight week, while hospitalizations are down slightly.

Mental health care providers ‘under water’ as demand remains high

Robin George January 25, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local officials say demand for mental health supports, which increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has not yet begun to level off. 

Guelph Fringe Festival accepting submissions for August festival until Feb. 1

Submitted January 25, 2023Arts & Entertainment

GUELPH – On the heels of a successful reboot last summer, the Guelph Fringe Festival will be back for a repeat performance in August. 

Strategies to recession-proof your finances

Submitted January 25, 2023Community News

“Financial planning” is an umbrella term that can be applied to various aspects of money management. 

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Fergus Legion hosts Robbie Burns Night

Burns returns – The spirit of Robbie Burns came to life once again when the Fergus Pipe Band presented Robbie Burns Night on Jan. 21 at the Fergus Legion hall.

Fergus Legion awards winners of Remembrance Day poster and literary contest

Awards – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus held its award presentation for the…

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Handgun stolen during break-in at Erin home

ERIN – Police are looking to identify three suspects after a handgun was stolen from a home here earlier this month. Wellington County OPP officials say police received a report about a break-in on the 9th Line in Erin on Jan. 24.

Rotary Club of Erin expands public access to its Community Giving Program

ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin has launched a new application process for its Community Giving Program (CGP), providing funding to local projects supporting the club’s mission to “Energize Erin.”  

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.

‘Celebrate your heritage’ with Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches within the county and in Guelph are hosting events for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

Mental health care providers ‘under water’ as demand remains high

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local officials say demand for mental health supports, which increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has not yet begun to level off. 

See all Guelph area articles.

An evening with Lauren Margison planned at Eden Mills Music Hall

EDEN MILLS – As a prelude to Valentine’s Day, Eden Mills Music at the Hall presents the talented and versatile young soprano Lauren Margison to perform in Eden Mills. 

Guelph/Eramosa council passes budget with 4.9% tax increase

BRUCEDALE – The 2023 budget for Guelph/Eramosa Township passed on Monday, with tax increase of 4.85 per cent.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Capital projects approved in principle

MAPLETON – Township council approved, in principle, a list of  capital projects to allow staff to move forward on the procurement process in advance of the 2023 budget.

Local athletes to represent Ontario at Canadian Juvenile Broomball Nationals

National qualifiers – Two local youths, Meg Morgan of Palmerston and Cara Wing of Moorefield…

See all Mapleton area articles.

Local athletes to represent Ontario at Canadian Juvenile Broomball Nationals

National qualifiers – Two local youths, Meg Morgan of Palmerston and Cara Wing of Moorefield…

Catch the Ace donation supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington

Catch the Ace donation – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, left, and Jim…

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.

Proposed Puslinch tax increase now sitting at 4.5%

PUSLINCH – The township’s director of finance presented what may be the final version of Puslinch’s 2023 budget at a public meeting on Jan. 25 and it's looking like a 4.5% tax increase for residential homes.

Police beat:Aggravated assault

ARTHUR – A local man has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident here last week.…

See all Puslinch area articles.

County approves budget with 3.8% tax rate increase

GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2023 budget with a 3.8 per cent tax rate increase anticipated to cost the average residential taxpayer an additional $24 per $100,000 of assessment.

‘Celebrate your heritage’ with Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches within the county and in Guelph are hosting events for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe elected to ROMA board of directors

KENILWORTH – Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe is joining the Rural Ontario Municipal Association board of directors for the 2023-27 term.

Catch the Ace donation supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington

Catch the Ace donation – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, left, and Jim…

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Choose peace

During a particularly raucous weekend I recall a frantic call from editorial staff. It happens in this line of work.

Quite the cartoon

Before this day and age, where every show imaginable is on demand, cartoons and kid shows were a Saturday morning routine for many. Oddly, shows from our youth still get airtime.

Resist the urge

According to Caledon OPP it wasn’t that late at night when a motorist pulled up in an Audi sedan to offer assistance to a driver who appeared to be having car troubles.

Columnists

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1906, 1956

By Stephen Thorning

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

Toque trouble

By Kelly Waterhouse

I wish I looked better in a toque. 

The sketchy history of ladies softball in Wellington

By Stephen Thorning

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

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