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Friday, June 9, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 23

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Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

Advertiser Staff June 8, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Lifeguard shortage impacting Town of Minto pools

Patrick Raftis June 8, 2023Community News, News

MINTO – A shortage of lifeguards will result in modified schedules at swimming pools in Palmerston and Harriston this summer, including closing each of the pools for one day on weekends.

Willa Wick named Senior of the Year for Minto

Patrick Raftis June 8, 2023Community News, News

MINTO – Willa Wick has been named Senior of the Year for the Town of Minto. Mayor Dave Turton announced the award at the June 6 town council meeting.

Canada Post: mail delivery could be disrupted province-wide due to poor air quality

Advertiser Staff June 8, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mail delivery could be delayed across the county until air quality conditions improve, according to Canada Post's social media channels.

Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

Joanne Shuttleworth June 8, 2023News

FERGUS – Two of four Pride banners hung in downtown Fergus for Pride month have been vandalized. Mayor Shawn Watters says the vandalism “will not stop our unwavering support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community."

Police investigating more suspicious fires in Mount Forest

Advertiser Staff June 8, 2023Community News, News, Police

MOUNT FOREST – Another vehicle fire in Mount Forest has the Wellington OPP crime unit investigating.

Ontario’s first Craft Gin Festival set for this weekend in Elora

Robin George June 8, 2023Business, News

ELORA – Gin lovers have a chance to taste more than 30 unique hand-crafted small-batch gins outside the Elora Centre for the Arts this weekend. 

Grateful for his grandfather’s recovery, 16-year-old is walking for hospitals

Joanne Shuttleworth June 8, 2023News

ABOYNE – When Rajvir Khanuja’s grandfather was taken to hospital by ambulance in the middle of the night with COVID-19, fear rippled through his family.

Local teenager facing child pornography charge

Advertiser Staff June 7, 2023News, Police

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A local teenager is facing child pornography charges after distributing intimate images of another teen on social media.

Glass Tiger to headline Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Advertiser Staff June 7, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS – Glass Tiger will headline the musical lineup for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games this summer. The Grammy-nominated band from Newmarket rose to international fame after the 1986 release of its debut album 'The Thin Red Line.'

Projections put Wellington North elementary schools over capacity by 2030

Jordan Snobelen June 7, 2023Community News, News

KENILWORTH – A recent Upper Grand District School Board report suggests student enrolment is projected to increase beyond capacity at Arthur Public School and Victoria Cross Public School due to housing development in Wellington North.

Apartment building removed from plan for Wellington Road 7 development

Joanne Shuttleworth June 7, 2023News

ELORA – The developer is walking back its original proposal for 350 Wellington Road 7 between Salem and Elora, removing the plan for an eight-storey apartment building in favour of adding more townhomes.

Poetry slam will showcase Indigenous ‘power and wisdom’

Robin George June 7, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH – Power and wisdom will be showcased at an Indigenous-focused poetry event here on June 17, with “something unique to be gained for those who are willing to listen,” said poet Mike O’dah Ziibing Ashkewe.  

Crime Stoppers launches new road sign campaign

Robin George June 7, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Road signs promoting Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) are being replaced as part of a new campaign. 

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

Advertiser Staff June 7, 2023News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

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Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

FERGUS – Two of four Pride banners hung in downtown Fergus for Pride month have been vandalized. Mayor Shawn Watters says the vandalism “will not stop our unwavering support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community."

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Erin area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Multiple fire departments respond to Tuesday morning barn blaze

EAST GARAFRAXA – Three fire services, including two from Wellington County, responded to a barn fire on the 12th Line here on Tuesday morning.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Poetry slam will showcase Indigenous ‘power and wisdom’

GUELPH – Power and wisdom will be showcased at an Indigenous-focused poetry event here on June 17, with “something unique to be gained for those who are willing to listen,” said poet Mike O’dah Ziibing Ashkewe.  

See all Guelph area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Lifeguard shortage impacting Town of Minto pools

MINTO – A shortage of lifeguards will result in modified schedules at swimming pools in Palmerston and Harriston this summer, including closing each of the pools for one day on weekends.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Public health takes action after food poisoning incident at International Women’s Day event

GUELPH – The local board of health heard the story of an International Women’s Day event that went wrong, and a collaboration between public health inspectors and the host that went right at a meeting on May 3.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Canada Post: mail delivery could be disrupted province-wide due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mail delivery could be delayed across the county until air quality conditions improve, according to Canada Post's social media channels.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Police investigating more suspicious fires in Mount Forest

MOUNT FOREST – Another vehicle fire in Mount Forest has the Wellington OPP crime unit investigating.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Be wise, very wise

An east wind brought along some cooler temperatures this weekend, but with it came a haze in the sky caused by forest fires in Quebec.

How to grow a beard

It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago. 

Wide world of sports

With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions. 

Columnists

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1958, 1983

By Stephen Thorning

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

Cans

By Kelly Waterhouse

When I got home Saturday night from the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, I reeked of beer, vodka coolers, pop and whatever substances floated through the air, though I did not actually consume any of it. 

Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

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