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Sunday, May 22, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 20

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Queen’s platinum jubilee brings back memories for Arthur woman

Patrick Raftis March 2, 2022Community News

ARTHUR – A long-ago chance to greet royalty as a representative of her city is among the highlights of her life. 

Journeys team earn Best In Ontario Southwest TAP Champions

Submitted March 2, 2022Community News, Sports

Pool champs - Journeys, a team of north Wellington-area pool players earned the title “Best in Ontario Southwest TAP Champions” at a regional pool tournament held at the Hanover Legion from Feb. 18 to 21.

Four people seriously injured after Sunday crash

Advertiser Staff February 28, 2022News, Police

WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are investigating a serious collision here that sent four people to hospital with serious and life threatening injuries.

Wellington North Fire Services responds to morning drive shed fire

Jordan Snobelen February 25, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH - At 7:56am on Friday, around 30 volunteer firefighters began responding from Mount Forest and Arthur stations to a structure fire along Highway 6 between Arthur and Petherton.

Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark work awarded to Canadian Ramp Company

Jordan Snobelen February 25, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Council awarded an Arthur skatepark and pump track contract to Innerkip-based Canadian Ramp Company on Feb. 22 at a cost of $170,294. The park is expected to be ready for use in mid-June.

Residential zoning bylaw amendment approved for future Mount Forest subdivision

Jordan Snobelen February 24, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – A zoning bylaw amendment sought by Avila Investments for a new Mount Forest subdivision has been granted by Wellington North council. Another zoning bylaw amendment will come before council for a commercial portion.

Northern Wellington residents donate over $9,000 to convoy

Community News Staff February 24, 2022Community News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A hacked list of donors shows 54 individuals from northern Wellington County donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $9,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.

Local residents named winners of 2021 O’Brien Awards

Advertiser Staff February 24, 2022News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2021 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

Tax credits for training, childcare, low-income workers available

Submitted February 24, 2022Community News, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON  - Provincial officials are reminding Ontario residents to ensure they take advantage of provincial credits when filing their tax returns. 

COVID-19 assessment/vaccination centre moving from Harriston to Mount Forest

Advertiser Staff February 23, 2022News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The north Wellington COVID-19 assessment and vaccination centre in Harriston will close this week and move to Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.

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Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

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.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son

ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Erin area articles.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

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.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

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

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

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.

See all Guelph area articles.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

Council approves funding for pavilion, new washrooms at Rockmosa Park

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved a $1-million pavilion project that will include new public washrooms and other items at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

David Connolly made Broadway history; now advocates for inclusion in the arts

CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

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.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program

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.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day

PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.

David Connolly made Broadway history; now advocates for inclusion in the arts

CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.

Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community. 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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14 days away

Residents of Ontario will soon start heading to advance polls and filing mail-in ballots, but generally most will wait to attend a polling booth on June 2.

Build, build, build

One of the great ironies with elections is all the promises and apparent answers there are to the country’s woes.

Important people

Everyone has a calling and those called to be a nurse have a special gift indeed.

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Queen Victoria

By Kelly Waterhouse

The Victoria Day long weekend is fundamental to our Canadian culture. It has been synonymous with fun since 1845, when the Canadian government decided we should celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. 

Mount Forest’s James McMullen a notable political figure

By Stephen Thorning

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

Home show reminds us this community is special

By Kelly Waterhouse

Despite some smack-talk at the Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show last week, I do know that you do not milk a cow by pumping its tail.

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