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Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 28

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Perth County

Corey Conners honoured with installation at Listowel Golf Club

Advertiser Staff July 9, 2025Community News, News

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

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2025News

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

Advertiser Staff April 24, 2025Elections 2025, Federal Election 2025, News

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.

Four federal election candidates thus far in riding of Perth-Wellington

Georgia York April 10, 2025Community News, Federal Election 2025, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON 鈥 As of April 7, there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28.

Kruchkywich acclaimed as NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington

Submitted March 21, 2025Community News, Elections 2025, Federal Election 2025, News

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

Mackey acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate in Perth-Wellington

Submitted March 19, 2025Community News, Federal Election 2025, News

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

PC incumbent Matthew Rae wins big in Perth-Wellington

Georgia York February 28, 2025News, Provincial Election 2025

PERTH-WELLINGTON 鈥 Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae has been re-elected as MPP in Perth-Wellington. Rae won the Feb. 27 election with 20,752 votes, or 47% of the 44,149 votes cast in the riding.

Four of seven Perth-Wellington candidates attend final debate

Nicole Beswitherick February 26, 2025Elections 2025, News, Provincial Election 2025

LISTOWEL 鈥 Candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on Feb. 21 for Perth-Wellington鈥檚 third and final debate ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election.聽

Perth-Wellington candidates debate tariff response, farming issues, health care

Georgia York February 21, 2025Community News, Elections 2025, News, Provincial Election 2025

PALMERSTON 鈥 Candidates shared strong opinions about public concerns during Perth-Wellington's first 2025 provincial debate at the Norgan Theatre on Feb. 19.

Provincial election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

Advertiser Staff February 18, 2025Elections 2025, News, Provincial Election 2025

PERTH-WELLINGTON 鈥 As part of the Wellington Advertiser鈥檚 coverage of the 2025 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the February 27 election.

Select Your Region

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 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.

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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington North are set to receive increased funding, according to a June 27 announcement from Perth-Wellington 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

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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.

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 魅影直播 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 Wellington County area articles.

Developer delegates to 魅影直播 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 魅影直播

MOUNT FOREST 鈥 Mayor Andy Lennox presented the Wellington 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 Wellington 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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