PALMERSTON - The Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston is helping support programs of the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence (SCE) with a $2,000 donation.
Lovers of the Birds
I was debating which bird to write about next. My problem was solved when my neighbour Beverly texted me that a grey jay had been outside her window.
Annual Classic Bonspiel returns to Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual 1834 Classic Bonspiel on Jan. 6.
CWCF grants $8,000 from Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation’s Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund’s 2023 granting program has provided two grants totalling $8,000 to local organizations.
Open Mind
Although many us of struggle through the holiday season, January has the distinction of being commonly referred to as, “the most depressing month of the year”.
School board releases survey about need for before, after school programs
GUELPH— The Upper Grand District School Board Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey is open to parents and guardians from now until Jan. 31.
New data from Angus Reid Institute shows Canadians to be less happy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI)finds 2023 receiving mixed reviews.
Did someone say haggis?
FERGUS – The Fergus Pipe Band and Fergus Legion are bringing it on again this year.
Wellington County 4-H starts year with sewing club
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County 4-H members began the new year Jan. 3 to 5 with a 4-H sewing club at the home of June Switzer.
Provincial government satisfaction crashes after COVID-19, cost of living crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One of the benefits history offers is perspective. In Canada, that history is unfolding day by day, year over year, and one of the stories being penned as the calendar pages turn is the stark and growing dissatisfaction with government services since 2020.
Dinosaurs Live exhibit returns to Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to take visitors on an exciting journey through time with the return of the popular exhibit, Dinosaurs Live.
Splash’N Boots Live coming to River Run Centre
GUELPH – Mark your calendars for an unforgettable, musical adventure with Canada’s favourite children’s entertainers, Splash’N Boots, on Jan. 21 at 1pm.
Struck Apparel celebrates decade in Canadian business
ROCKWOOD – Struck Apparel, a leading Canadian high-performance clothing company, is proud to announce a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
The year ahead: challenges from 2023 linger, but Canadians enter 2024 more optimistic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The inflation, international conflict and global warming conflicts of 2023 may have followed Canadians into the new year, but many are still welcoming 2024 with an optimistic view.