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Sunday, July 6, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 27

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

Advertiser Staff April 16, 2025News

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

Submitted February 19, 2025Community News, News

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

Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025

Advertiser Staff January 29, 2025News

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

OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders

Submitted December 23, 2024News

TORONTO 鈥 Five young people pursuing careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).聽

RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships

Advertiser Staff December 23, 2024News

TORONTO 鈥 According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada鈥檚 high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.

Belwood para equestrian heads to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Robin George November 2, 2024News, Rural

TORONTO 鈥 Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week.聽

Over 15,000 Ontario college faculty to take strike mandate vote Oct. 15-17 amid contract conflicts

Advertiser Staff October 2, 2024Community, Community News, News

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.

County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest

Robin George June 13, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.

GCVI choir to perform with award-winning rock bands

Robin George May 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Education, News

TORONTO 鈥 GCVI choir students will perform with Foreigner at Budweiser Stage in June and Wilco at Massey Hall in July.聽

Survivor of intimate partner violence lobbies for change

Joanne Shuttleworth May 17, 2024News

FERGUS 鈥 Three years ago Cait Alexander was beaten and left for dead by her boyfriend.聽 Now she鈥檚 on a mission to change legislation around victims鈥 rights as opposed to the accused鈥檚 right to a speedy trial, and to have Ontario recognize intimate partner violence as an epidemic.

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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.

Tariffs, soft housing market, economy led to paused development: Geranium Homes

CENTRE WELLINGTON 鈥 Geranium Homes didn鈥檛 want to put a pause on the estate development it had planned for land between Fergus and Belwood. But the market dictates what the home building company can do, and the housing market has slowed, even while demand for homes is on the rise.

Elora researcher Lorraine Greaves appointed to Order of Canada

ELORA 鈥 Lorraine Greaves has spent years studying the differences between men and women 鈥 how they react to drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and how they are treated differently in medical research, health care and in society in general.

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.

Arboretum to host butterfly, moth and dragonfly workshops

GUELPH 鈥 The Arboretum in Guelph will be holding three full-day workshops on butterflies, moths and dragonflies. On July 7 from 9am to 4pm, Andalyne Tofflemire will educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered will include butterfly natural history, ca

UGDSB to play national anthem during board meetings

GUELPH 鈥 O Canada will be played at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) meetings moving forward.聽

See all Guelph area articles.

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.

鈥淟unch Bunch鈥 group from Rockwood Older Adults Centre create Canada flag collage

ROCKWOOD 鈥 Mary Andruchiw and Pat Foster show off the Canada flag collage made by the 鈥淟unch Bunch鈥 group from the Rockwood Older Adults Centre.

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.

Drayton 150 Celebration a success

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

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

See all Mapleton area articles.

‘Transformative moment’: MRI machine arrives at Palmerston hospital

PALMERSTON 鈥 After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.

Town of Minto recognizes Bob Emmerson as Senior of the Year

MINTO 鈥 Bob Emmerson has been recognized by the Town of Minto as Senior of the Year for his outstanding contributions, after the age of 65, that strengthened and protected communities.聽

See all Minto area articles.
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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.

Man, woman charged in copper wire theft

PUSLINCH 鈥 Wellington County OPP officials say "a Good Samaritan" called police to report "a suspicious person damaging wires affixed to hydro poles" on Arkell Road on July 2.

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.

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.

Man, woman charged in copper wire theft

PUSLINCH 鈥 Wellington County OPP officials say "a Good Samaritan" called police to report "a suspicious person damaging wires affixed to hydro poles" on Arkell Road on July 2.

Elora researcher Lorraine Greaves appointed to Order of Canada

ELORA 鈥 Lorraine Greaves has spent years studying the differences between men and women 鈥 how they react to drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and how they are treated differently in medical research, health care and in society in general.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Conn man charged in early morning crash on Highway 6 in Arthur

ARTHUR 鈥 One driver was arrested and another taken to hospital after an early morning two-vehicle crash on the main street of Arthur on Thursday.

Driver seriously injured in crash south of Mount Forest

WELLINGTON NORTH 鈥 Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded at about 8:15 am on July 2 to a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2.

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

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.

Heading into summer

In another week the school year ends.

Columnists

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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By Kelly Waterhouse

Welcome to the sexiest month of the entire calendar year. Yes, that鈥檚 right, July has that distinction. Why? Because I said so, silly. Look it up. Surely, somewhere on the internet this can be verified, because everything on the internet is true. Or, you can just believe me because I cannot lie. I

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By Kelly Waterhouse

Though my maiden name is linked to a famous accounting firm and an international financial institution, I did not inherit the financial smarts nor the financial rewards associated with the name.

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