MONTREAL - The federal government has announced individuals convicted of cannabis possession can now apply for free, expedited pardons.
Cultural Heritage Landscape study underway
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Heritage conservation districts, parks, neighbourhoods, cemeteries, natural areas and industrial complexes are all examples of cultural heritage landscapes.
Wellington County Plowing Match set for Aug. 15 at Driscoll farm
MAPLETON - The 2019 Wellington County Plowing Match will be held in Mapleton on Aug. 15 at the farm of Neil Driscoll and family on Sideroad 12.
‘Catchin’ Farm Fever’ is 2019 fair theme
DRAYTON – Catchin’ Farm Fever is the theme of the 163rd Annual Drayton Fair set to take place Aug. 9 to 11 at the local fairgrounds.
Six Wellington County competitors take on Ambassador of the Fair competition at CNE
TORONTO - Six Wellington County ambassadors will compete in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs Competition Aug. 16 to 18.
Local lacrosse players make Team Ontario
ELORA – The Elora Mohawks Jr. B lacrosse team is congratulating players from the Centre Wellington Mohawks and Zone 8 who have been selected for Team Ontario.
Quest for justice on stage in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - One of the most gripping stories of all time unfolds on stage, as the courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men examines the complicated quest for justice at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge.
Guelph Humane Society shares that cat found in blue tote bin is now available for adoption
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that the cat found in a plastic blue tote bin is now ready to find her loving home.
Krauter set to be NDP candidate
STRATFORD - Geoff Krauter will be the NDP candidate for the federal riding of Perth-Wellington.
Snobelen Farms planning to build new seed facility at Palmerston location
PALMERSTON - Construction of a world-class seed processing, treatment and packaging facility at Snobelen Farms Ltd.’s Palmerston area location will begin this summer, the company has announced.
Federal government announces up to $6 million in funding to grow pork exports
GUELPH - The federal government has announced up to $6 million in funding for Canada Pork International to grow Canada’s pork exports.
Award for seed library presented to Jen Edwards
ERIN - The Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee of the Town of Erin presented its annual $500 award to The Seed Library on July 21.
Harriston Street Party set for Aug. 10
HARRISTON – The schedule for the fifth annual Harriston Street Party has been finalized, with the event set to take place on Aug. 10.
Movie theme at Hillsburgh Family Fun Day
HILLSBURGH - People are invited to dress up as their favorite movie character when the Spirit of the Hills Family Fun Day shuts down Trafalgar Road for a community celebration.
Hensall Co-op opens fertilizer facility
DRAYTON - Hensall District Co-operative Inc. hosted a grand opening for its Drayton fertilizer blending facility on July 10.