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Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 49

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New Métis math collaboration at Wellington Catholic District School Board

Submitted November 16, 2023News

GUELPH – Grade 6 students from St. John Catholic Elementary School in Guelph participated in Wellington Catholic District School Board’s (WCDSB) first Métis Math Collaboration.

Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala raises over $135,000

Submitted November 16, 2023News

GUELPH – It was a “paw-sitively” enchanting evening with 300 guests attending the Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) Happy Tails Gala – Mardi Paws Masquerade, proudly presented by Speedy Auto Service Guelph. 

Annual veterans remembrance panel sparks meaningful conversation

Nicole Beswitherick November 16, 2023News

GUELPH – Guelph veterans from the navy, United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers and Guelph’s 11th Field Artillery Regiment shared stories at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School on Nov. 9.

Close match for junior boys volleyball team

Submitted November 16, 2023Sports

GUELPH – The Centre Wellington District High School junior boys volleyball team played in the D10 final on Nov. 13.

Community gathers to honour veterans in Salem

Advertiser Staff November 16, 2023News

SALEM - A large crowd gathered in Veteran’s Park in Salem on Nov. 11 to honour those who served the country in the military and those who have died in the line of duty.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church holds fundraisers in support of schools in Haiti

Nicole Beswitherick November 16, 2023News

FERGUS – A craft fair will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church here on Nov. 25 to raise money for four schools and around 2,000 children and their teachers in the Cap-Haitien area of Haiti.

Guelph Black Heritage Society marks Giving Tuesday

Submitted November 16, 2023News

GUELPH – Giving Tuesday, a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to celebrate generosity by giving, falls on Nov. 28 this year. 

Parents, guardians, students, staff invited to complete youth well-being survey

Submitted November 16, 2023News

GUELPH – The 2023 Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Survey, presented in  partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, collects information from youth, parents, and school staff in the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards.

Regional Martial Arts Championships draws athletes from across Ontario

Submitted November 16, 2023News, Sports

GUELPH – Coached by lifetime local residents and World Champions Nathan and Sophie Skoufis, students from Guelph Family Martial Arts returned from the Regional Martial Arts Championships.

Guild brings Twelve Days ‘til Christmas to stage at Harriston Town Hall theatre

Submitted November 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is bringing a heartwarming Christmas comedy, set to seasonal music, to the stage at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.

Fiddler on the Roof set to open at Hamilton Family Theatre

Submitted November 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, is set to take the stage as the final production of the 2023 season. 

The Barrel Boys are back in town

Advertiser Staff November 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Barrel Boys band will be making a comeback at St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora on Nov. 24 as part of their annual Christmas tour.

Centre Wellington Singers Christmas concert returns to Fergus

Submitted November 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) Christmas Concert returns to Fergus on Nov. 25.

The Mudmen perform at Fergus Grand Theatre

Submitted November 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS – One of the more popular shows that the Fergus Grand Theatre books a few times a year is the Mudmen.

Second World War commemoration event held in South Netherlands

Advertiser Staff November 16, 2023News

In late October, a Second World War commemoration event was held in the town of Bergen op Zoom in south Netherlands.

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Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.

Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding

GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Sideroad 17 to remain closed until February

ERIN – According to a Town of Erin press release, Sideroad 17 will remain closed until February “due to unforeseen circumstances”.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Erin area articles.

Lions Club donates $3000 from Duck Race

GRAND VALLEY – A total of $3,000 raised from a successful 2023 “duck race” in Grand Valley was donated by the Grand Valley Lions Club.

Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

HCP to stage Matilda

HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage  Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.

See all Grey County area articles.

Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair

GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.

UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year

ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics

HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final. 

See all Halton area articles.

Mapleton council voices support for proposed power generation facility

MAPLETON – Township council is supporting a proposal to construct a natural gas power generation facility between Rothsay and Teviotdale.

Mapleton, Centre Wellington on Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Livable Cities’ list

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner open to all on Dec. 25 at Harriston arena

MINTO – The eighth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 25.

Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.

See all Minto area articles.

Second annual witches walk raises funds for women’s shelter

ORANGEVILLE – Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association⁣ hosted the second annual witches walk on the evening of Oct. 27.

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.

Santa Claus visits Palmerston

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See all Palmerston area articles.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

Puslinch Community Centre rental rates going up for non-residents

PUSLINCH – Plagued by parties that exceed capacity and renters who don’t respect the venue, Puslinch councillors hoped the solution to problems with rentals at the Puslinch Community Centre might be found in the 2024 user fees and charges bylaw.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘April Wine’ rock band members inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

TORONTO – Members of the rock band April Wine were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 28.

Addison Hill inspires new ‘Heal the Future’ campaign at SickKids hospital

TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.

See all Toronto area articles.

Strong interest in real Christmas trees keeping local farms busy

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The dreary weather that ushered in the first Saturday of December, officially “Christmas Tree Day” in Ontario, didn’t seem to slow business for local growers and retailers.

Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Drinking and Driving

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 11 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a blue pickup truck in the ditch on Sideroad 15 here.

Libraries offer 12 Days of Reading book bundles

WELLINGTON NORTH - ‘Tis the season for reading! Wellington County Library encourages you to give the gift of stories with our “12 Days of Reading” book bundles for kids.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Arthur Chrysler

Over the weekend, brazen thieves stole 88 rims and tires from vehicles at the Arthur Chrysler dealership.

Time for ‘the talk’

Having “the talk” with kids does not need to be embarrassing, but it can be a little uncomfortable.

Talk less, listen more

In recent weeks we have been thinking about the past – more specifically, people and their impact on us. 

Columnists

Christmas Brake

By Kelly Waterhouse

Hey Santa, I thought you and I  had something special. 

Travelling from Fergus to CNE by bicycle in 1896

By Stephen Thorning

For several generations, residents of southern Ontario marked the waning of summer with a trip to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

Reflections

By Submitted

In Heaven, all people and all entities have been set free. 

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