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Monday, June 30, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 26

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Mapleton

Bridge replacement to cost $1.4 million, cause four-week closure

Georgia York June 25, 2025Community News, News

GUELPH 鈥 A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July.聽

Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run

Submitted June 24, 2025News, Rural

MAPLETON 鈥 It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township鈥檚 countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club鈥檚 (UCTCC) annual tractor run.

Township to abandon portion of Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9

Robin George June 24, 2025Community News, News

MAPLETON 鈥 At a landowners鈥 request, the 魅影直播 is abandoning a portion of the Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9.聽

Mapleton鈥檚 community improvement funds to grow by $30,000 over two years

Robin George June 24, 2025Community News, News

MAPLETON 鈥 Council here has agreed to more than double the 魅影直播鈥檚 annual funding allocation for its Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

Drinking and driving

Advertiser Staff June 24, 2025News, Police

MAPLETON 鈥 On June 22 at about 3pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a marine patrol on Conestogo Lake.

Drayton 150 almost here

Robin George June 24, 2025Community News, News

DRAYTON 鈥 A 150th anniversary celebration here is set to include live music, a soap box derby, tournaments, a car show, fresh food, a parade and fireworks. 聽

Drayton to combine Canada Day, 150th events for grand celebration

Georgia York June 24, 2025Community News, News

DRAYTON 鈥 The Drayton Fairgrounds will be jam-packed June 27 to 29 with activities for the whole family, paying homage to both the village and the country.

Police beat: Fergus man charged in two-vehicle crash in Mapleton

Advertiser Staff June 18, 2025News, Police

MAPLETON 鈥 A Fergus resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision southwest of Alma on Monday.

Breaking ground for Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons

Robin George June 18, 2025Community News, News

MAPLETON 鈥 Mapleton 魅影直播 and staff joined representatives from Graham Capital, Cima and the Ontario Clean Water Agency on June 11 at the Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons for a ceremonial groundbreaking.

鈥業ntrusive鈥 drain to be improved for $160,000

Georgia York June 18, 2025Community News, News

MAPLETON 鈥 Back in February 2024, Mapleton Township received a notice of request for a major improvement for the Pentz Drain.

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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.

Geranium Homes puts 鈥榩ause鈥 on Belwood development

CENTRE WELLINGTON 鈥 Theyonas Manoharan, senior project manager for Geranium Homes, states the decision 鈥渇ollows careful consideration of current market conditions and feedback from prospective buyers.鈥

Strong mayor powers change budget procedure in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON 鈥 Township staff, 魅影直播lors and the mayor himself are coming to terms with a new budget process now that Mayor Shawn Watters has been granted strong mayor powers by the province.

See all Centre Wellington 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.

Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle

ERIN 鈥 Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.

Orton celebrates Canada Day

ORTON聽 鈥 The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.

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.

Start-up program sees record-breaking applications

NEUSTADT 鈥 This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has provided over 318 student entrepreneurs with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT 鈥 Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).聽

See all Grey County area articles.

Support after Suicide program terminated due to loss of funding

GUELPH 鈥 The Support after Suicide program has been terminated after losing provincial funding, but local officials say they are determined to keep the conversation going and to seek funding elsewhere.

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.

See all Guelph area articles.

Ariss teen competes in Mini Moto GP Canadian series

ARISS 鈥 Eric Sergi has his eyes on the prize as he competes in the 2025 FIM (F茅d茅ration Internationale de Motocyclisme) Mini Moto GP Canadian series.

Pilot receives minor injuries after plane flips while landing at Guelph Airpark

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 "Early indications from the investigation suggest that the plane flipped over just as the pilot was landing the small plane," police stated.

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.

Bridge replacement to cost $1.4 million, cause four-week closure

GUELPH 鈥 A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July.聽

Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run

MAPLETON 鈥 It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township鈥檚 countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club鈥檚 (UCTCC) annual tractor run.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto approves asset plan calling for annual 3% tax levy increases over 20 years

MINTO 鈥 Council here has formally adopted its 2025 asset management plan, which calls for annual capital tax levy increases of 3% over 20 years to ensure town infrastructure remains in good condition.

Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to local food bank

CLIFFORD 鈥 Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.

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 Wellington 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 Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

See all Orangeville area articles.

George and Lynda White pledge $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign

PALMERSTON 鈥 Last summer George and Lynda White pledged $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation鈥檚 MRI+ Campaign.

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 Palmerston area articles.

‘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

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON 鈥 As part of the Wellington Advertiser鈥檚 coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Council gives green light to Morriston development proposal

MORRISTON 鈥 Despite objections from local residents, Puslinch 魅影直播 approved a housing development proposal in Morriston on June 18.

Boreham Park will get safety upgrades 鈥 but not culverts

ABERFOYLE 鈥 Safety features will be added to Boreham Park in Arkell, but it will be fencing and not underground culverts, much to the chagrin of the residents group Concerned Citizens of Puslinch.

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.

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

Taylor Swift tribute show coming to Kitchener July 5

KITCHENER聽 鈥 A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music has announced its debut visit to Canada this year with 12 lucky venues, including Centre In The Square, hosting the show this Summer July 5 at 7:30pm.聽

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Pilot receives minor injuries after plane flips while landing at Guelph Airpark

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 "Early indications from the investigation suggest that the plane flipped over just as the pilot was landing the small plane," police stated.

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.

See all Wellington County area articles.

WHSS performs student-created production Any Time Any Place

MOUNT FOREST 鈥 The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club presented an original jukebox musical titled Any Time, Any Place from June 5 to 7.

United Church celebrates 100 years: Arthur United Church historical timeline

ARTHUR 鈥 The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

A special day

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

Heading into summer

In another week the school year ends.

Some light reading

Leaving home early on Tuesday we caught the name Orwell out of the corner of our eye.

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It goes without saying that Mother Nature has been cranky this spring, but it only goes to prove that my instincts as a newbie gardener were deeply rooted in faith.聽

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