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Thursday, April 3, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 13

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News

Centre Wellington Singers will start preparation for 2009-10 season on Sept. 14

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Members of the Centre Wellington Singers will soon be tuning up for the 2009-10 season with their…

Centre for the Arts has watercolour workshop

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

A master water­colour workshop with water­colourist Gordon MacKenzie is set for this…

Choir in concert Sept. 26

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir, an ensemble of 50 male choristers under the leadership of a music…

Disney show coming to Kitchener

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Playhouse Disney Live, the touring stage production featuring characters from four shows in Disney…

Smart meters can create savings

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Centre Well­ing­ton Hydro has nearly complet­ed deployment of over 6,000 smart meters…

Smart meters can create savings

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Centre Well­ing­ton Hydro has nearly complet­ed deployment of over 6,000 smart meters…

Lavender distillation proposal in town adds to local agri-tourism

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Aubrey and Shirley Morris plan to enjoy the sweet smell of success -after all it is the scent of…

Hydro savings available in Power Savings Blitz

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

For the second year, the Power Savings Blitz has given small business own­ers the opportunity…

Provincial government putting focus on rural economies, local food

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The provincial government is attempting to spur rural economies and local food sales by supporting…

Garlic Festival on Sept. 12 to showcase more than 40 vendors

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

Although William Shakespeare may not have appreciated the culinary and health benefits of…

Grand Grandmothers offer speaker series

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

The Grandmothers of the Grand invite people to their fall speaker series being held at the Centre…

Roszell Road gravel pit OMB prehearing is Sept. 17

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

An Ontario Municipal Board prehearing on the proposed Roszell Road gravel pit will be held on Sept.…

Fall warbler workshop at Arboretum Sept. 18

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

The Arboretum fall warbler workshop tackles the “confusing fall warblers.” The one-day…

Police warning about cheque overpayment fraud

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Fraudulent cheques are used in a variety of scams, and the County OPP is hoping to help people…

Legal battle with Quinnells cost township $248,000

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Puslinch Township has paid what is expected to be the last legal bill regarding the dismissal of…

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Saugeen Conservation names new general manager

FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Erik Downing as its general manager/secretary-treasurer.

‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar

SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Centre Wellington purchases long-coveted well on Middlebrook Road

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters called the purchase "a critical step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community.”

Centre Wellington approves urban boundary proposed by county

ELORA – The urban boundary of Elora and Fergus approved by township council in October will likely change in minor ways after it was revealed on March 25 that Wellington County planning staff had tweaked the boundaries to avoid farmland fragmentation.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Guidelines for safe alcohol consumption have changed

GUELPH – There’s new guidance about alcohol consumption and how it affects health – and a recent public health survey suggests many people aren’t aware of the risks. 

Public health urges people to get measles vaccine; virus circulating in region

GUELPH – Measles has become rare in Ontario since a vaccine was developed in 1970 – until recently that is. Now there are cases in Ontario – one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – and that’s cause for concern, the region's medical officer of health told the board of health on March 5.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

Local figure skater takes home gold for second time at provincial championships

ERIN – Local figure skater Ella Stamenkovic took home the gold medal for the second consecutive year at the Skate Ontario Provincial Championships.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

Police beat: Arthur man charged in recent prowling incident

WELLINGTON NORTH –  An Arthur man has been charged after several residents reported a prowler here last weekend.

See all Grey County area articles.

Robinson Buick GMC donates $500,000 to new imaging centre

GUELPH – On March 26, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital announced a $500,000 donation from local auto dealership Robinson Buick GMC. 

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

See all Guelph area articles.

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

See all Mapleton area articles.

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras

GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer

GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.  

Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey

HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. 

See all Orangeville area articles.

Police beat: Guitar, amp stolen

MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person responsible for a break-in and theft at a business here last week.

Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted here  earlier this week.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Kruchkywich acclaimed as NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Kevin Kruchkywich has been acclaimed as the NDP’s candidate for the 2025 federal election in the riding of Perth-Wellington.

Mackey acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate in Perth-Wellington

PERTH-WELLINGTON – David Mackey was born in Port Perry and raised in Oshawa. 

See all Perth County area articles.

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

Puslinch Township ramping up for AMPS ticket system

PUSLINCH – ­Councillors here have learned it’s complicated to switch from the provincial offences system to an administrative monetary penalty system, but they remain convinced the effort will be worth the savings in both time and money. 

See all Puslinch area articles.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025

TORONTO  – According to predictions made by HomeEquity Bank in partnership with Ipsos, Canadians 55 plus will “throw out the traditional retirement playbook” and embrace new financial, technological and familial norms, that will have a ripple effect across younger generations. 

See all Toronto area articles.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract

WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.

‘Sunshine list’ includes 38% more municipal employees

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees paid over $100,000 per year went up by 38 per cent last year. The salarieswere published by the province as part of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council paid total of $133,000 in 2024

KENILWORTH – The mayor and councillors in Wellington North were paid a total of $132,910 in 2024. 

County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract

WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

The big picture

The county’s speed camera pilot project is on track to become “a regular program”. That bit of news was announced by roads chair Gregg Davidson, the primary architect and driver behind the move to surveil and penalize speeders in Wellington County.

Thanks, Mrs. Jackson

This past week a legendary teacher, over a 50-year career, passed away.

Geese are back

Along with Canada geese, snowbirds are returning.

Columnists

Marmot

By Kelly Waterhouse

Spring has finally arrived, at least on the calendar, and with it a truth that I have long known but am now ready to formally declare:  I married a marmot. 

Fergus battled county council over two downtown bridges

By Stephen Thorning

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

Reflections

By Laurie Langdon

No Hold on Me: Part Two Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the…

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