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Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 28

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Article

Local twins celebrate 90th birthday

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025News

MAPLETON 鈥 Twins Morley and Murray Trask were born at a farmhouse in Alma on March 1, 1935.

色控传媒North Mayor鈥檚 Breakfast set for April 10

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025Community News, News

ARTHUR 鈥 色控传媒North officials are inviting residents, local businesses and stakeholders to join Mayor Andy Lennox for breakfast on聽 April 10 in Arthur.

Police beat: Mapleton man dead after collision on 色控传媒Road 12

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025News, Police

MAPLETON 鈥 A Mapleton man is dead following a serious crash last Thursday on 色控传媒Road 12 near Glen Allan.

Crime of the Week

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025News, Police

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 In the early morning hours of Jan. 13, an abandoned vehicle was found on its roof along Jones Baseline, outside of Guelph.

Mapleton farm engulfed in evening mist

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025Community News, News

MAPLETON 鈥 A farm emerges from the mist south of Goldstone on March 6 at about 5pm.

Palmerston hosts co-ed broomball tournament

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025Community News, News

PALMERSTON 鈥 Al and Connie Walter hosted the 17th annual Palmerston co-ed broomball tournament at the Palmerston arena from March 6 through 9.聽

City of Guelph receives $500,000 from FCM for circular food economy

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025News

GUELPH 鈥 Guelph has received a $500,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities鈥 (FCM) Green Municipal Fund to reduce food waste.聽

Rockwood senior injured in Monday crash

Advertiser Staff March 11, 2025News, Police

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 An elderly Rockwood resident was injured in a crash here on Monday involving a transport truck and SUV.

Thieves steal $40,000 in property during Hillsburgh break-in

Advertiser Staff March 7, 2025News, Police

HILLSBURGH 鈥 Police are looking for help to identify three suspects after $40,000 worth of property was stolen during a residential break-in here on Tuesday.

Mapleton man dead after collision on 色控传媒Road 12

Advertiser Staff March 6, 2025News, Police

MAPLETON 鈥 A portion of 色控传媒Road 12 was closed on Thursday following three separate crashes near Glen Allan involving a total of eight vehicles.

Pedestrian hit by transport truck at Fergus intersection

Advertiser Staff March 6, 2025News, Police

FERGUS 鈥 Emergency crews responded to the scene, at the corner of Belsyde Avenue and Tower Street South (Highway 6), on March 5 at about 5:30pm.

Annual Meiklejohn Curling Bonspiel a hit in Harriston

Advertiser Staff March 5, 2025Community News, News, Sports

MINTO 鈥 The Harriston Curling Club held its 114th annual Meiklejohn Curling Bonspiel on Feb. 21 and 22.聽

Palmerston’s Blessings to You donates to Grove Hub

Advertiser Staff March 5, 2025Community News, News

MINTO 鈥 The Blessings to You Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston recently donated $3,250 to the Grove Youth Wellness Hub.

High flood risk across Grand River watershed: GRCA

Advertiser Staff March 5, 2025Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥揟he Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is a reporting high overall flood risk across the Grand River watershed due to the above average snowpack.聽

Bowl for Kids Sake raises nearly $57,000 for BBBS

Advertiser Staff March 5, 2025Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH 鈥 Great fun was had by both the Mount Forest and Arthur-Alma communities at Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington鈥檚 (BBBS) Bowl for Kids Sake fundraisers.

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Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock

HANOVER 鈥 Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck.聽

Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success

HANOVER 鈥 Hanover Community Players are offering 鈥淎 big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.鈥

See all Bruce County area articles.

Weiner dog races bring smiles, hot dogs

ELORA 鈥 Grand River Raceway hosted its annual Weiner dog race on July 4.

British Beat 66 perform flashback show at Fergus Grand Theatre

FERGUS 鈥 British Beat 66 鈥渋nvaded鈥 the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.

See all Centre 色控传媒area articles.

Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down

FERGUS 鈥 Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH 鈥 Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.聽

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Hillsburgh Garden Club maintaining public gardens

HILLSBURGH 鈥 The Hillsburgh Garden Club planted planters along the bridge in the village and its members water and weed them.

Erin hosts Summerfest Canada Day

ERIN 鈥 The Town of Erin partnered with the Rotary Club of Erin to host Summerfest Canada Day at the Erin Fairgrounds.

See all Erin area articles.

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY 鈥 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 鈥 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.聽

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Hanover Community Players receive grant, announce event lineup

HANOVER 鈥 The Hanover Community Players (HCP) participated in a recognition event during the Hanover Volunteer Fair on June 17.聽

Entrepreneurs secure over $40,000 in Hawks鈥 Nest investments

HANOVER 鈥 The Hawks鈥 Nest 2025 business pitch competition brought a packed house to the Hanover Civic Theatre.

See all Grey County area articles.

Backyard theatre returns to McCrae House for 11th season

GUELPH聽 鈥 Backyard Theatre returns to McCrae House this July with We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow, a concert piece for voice and guitar created by Juno-nominated and Queen鈥檚 Diamond Jubilee-awarded playwright/composer Mike Ford.

Ontario deputy ag minister to be United Way campaign chair

GUELPH 鈥 United Way Guelph 色控传媒Dufferin has announced Dr. John Kelly, deputy minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) will be the 2025 campaign chair and lead volunteers in the fall to raise funds to support local social services in the community.

See all Guelph area articles.

Police beat: Stolen vehicle recovered

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 A Montreal man has been charged after police used a GPS tracking device to locate and recover a vehicle stolen from outside 色控传媒County.聽

Teen left with ‘life-altering’ injuries after two-vehicle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 Five people were seriously injured when two vehicles collided head-on just outside Ariss on July 1 at about 11pm.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS 鈥 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.聽

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

ABERFOYLE 鈥 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 鈥 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.

Local seniors programs to receive more funding

NORTH WELLINGTON 鈥 Seniors programs in Mapleton and 色控传媒North are set to receive increased funding, according to a June 27 announcement from Perth-色控传媒MPP Matthew Rae.聽

Drayton 150 Celebration a success

DRAYTON 鈥 Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Palmerston decorated in red, black, white for 150 celebration

PALMERSTON 鈥 The community鈥檚 big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.

Palmerston native works to archive community鈥檚 history

PALMERSTON 鈥 Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne.聽

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

School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH 鈥撀 Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in 色控传媒and Dufferin counties.聽

Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field

ORANGEVILLE 鈥 Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North 色控传媒Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Palmerston student wins Indigenous youth award

PALMERSTON鈥 Palmerston student Reese French has won the 2025 Turtle Island Heritage Youth award.聽

Bursaries presented at Norwell Secondary School commencement ceremony

Linda Campbell, left, presented a bursary from the Harriston and District Horticultural Society to Abbi Mettler at the recent Norwell Secondary School commencement ceremony.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Corey Conners honoured with installation at Listowel Golf Club

LISTOWEL 鈥 A new installation has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year.聽

See all Perth County area articles.

Overlay designation under discussion as Puslinch looks to add employment land zoning

PUSLINCH 鈥 Fears have been allayed after officials explained that 鈥榦verlay鈥 actually means an extra layer of protection for farmland in the township and does not open the door for land speculation.聽

Optimist Club of Puslinch celebrate Canada Day with community

PUSLINCH 鈥 On July 2, community members gathered at the Puslinch Community Centre to celebrate Canada Day.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO聽 鈥 The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition 鈥楩inish It鈥 collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO 鈥撀 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).聽

See all Toronto area articles.

Police have found and arrested man charged in connection to abduction, death

GUELPH 鈥 Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

WATERLOO 鈥 The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions.聽

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Paving, home repair scams happen regularly: OPP

ORILLIA 鈥 The OPP is advising people to be cautious of possible paving and home repair scams.

Halton Hills mayor to host fishing derby

ACTON 鈥 The Mayor鈥檚 Fishing Derby is set for July 19 from 9am to 1pm at Prospect Park in Acton.聽

See all 色控传媒County area articles.

Developer delegates to council for answers on sewage allocation

KENILWORTH 鈥 There鈥檚 a moratorium on sewage allocations in Arthur due to limited wastewater capacities.聽

WHSS Special Olympics Bocce Team receive recognition certificates from township

MOUNT FOREST 鈥 Mayor Andy Lennox presented the 色控传媒Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team with congratulatory certificates on June 23 in recognition of the team鈥檚 gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.

See all 色控传媒North area articles.

Editorial

Thin gruel

A few items we came across lately had us pondering whether the working class is on the verge of a moment like when Marie Antoinette apparently said, 鈥淟et them eat cake.鈥澛

It takes a village

Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.

A special day

Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.

Columnists

Sun

By Kelly Waterhouse

They say in life you will come across people who are put in your path to teach you something about yourself.聽

Several Dominion Day traditions have evolved in Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

Dominion Day helped start tourist industry in 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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