TORONTO – July 1 will mark the one-year milestone since Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer-led organization, kick-started Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper material.
‘It’s Saturday Night in Mount Forest’ exhibit transports visitors back in time
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Museum and Archives is bringing back Saturday night through its new exhibit.
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Five days of wellness: UGDSB celebrates Mental Health and Education Week
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, from May 6 to 10.
Reflections: Learning from others
History is not everybody’s favourite subject, but it is an important one.
Blessings to You Centre receives $10,000 grant
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston was recently presented with a grant of $10,000 from the Trillium Mutual Insurance Roots Community Fund.
Library branches have a lot going on this month
If there’s one thing we love at Wellington County Library, it’s bringing together Canadian books and young readers.
Cyber security info night in Harriston
HARRISTON – As scams are on the rise, the Minto Safe Communities Committee is offering “We’ve Been Hacked,” a cyber security information night, on May 13 at 7pm at the Harriston Community Centre.
Mapleton boys help Woolwich team to victory
MAPLETON – Mapleton residents Emmett Colwill and Jaxon McGuire are celebrating an amazing season with their U15 ‘A’ Woolwich Wildcat team.
Lovers of the Birds: Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher has been a bird that I haven’t observed regularly. That all changed in the last couple of years. Finally the kingfishers in my area found their perfect site for a summer home.
Lacrosse memorabilia on display in Arthur
ARTHUR – A new exhibit has arrived at the Arthur and Area Community Centre showcasing the community’s past.
Local business makes donation to Blessings to You Centre
MOUNT FOREST – Dave Stroeder of The Mount Forest Truck Centre in Teviotdale shared his good fortune with The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston, a non-profit volunteer-run thrift centre.
Patriots’ goals support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Mount Forest has pledged a donation of $11,550 to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, and it is all tied in to an exciting season of local hockey.
Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – David Anderson, left, presented a cheque for $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington executive director Marianne Christie, centre, and board member Warren Grein.