WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Palmerston Curling Club hosts open house
MINTO – The Palmerston Curling Club held their open house on Oct. 17 with a mix of first time players and experienced players attending.
Arthur Community Centre hosts ninth edition of the Farm Toy Show
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 19 the Arthur Community Centre hosted the ninth annual edition of the Farm Toy Show.
Safe road trip tips for colder months
CANADA – Road trips are great ways to get away from home and see the country.
Provincial grant supports accessibility renovations at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – In September 2023, Drayton Entertainment was awarded a $100,000 capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to improve accessibility for theatre-goers and community members at the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs.
Elmira Theatre Company to present The Birds and the Bees comedy performance
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is set to present The Birds and the Bees comedy performance starting Nov. 8.
Mount Forest citizens receive Excellence Awards
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce held their Excellence Awards ceremony on Oct. 18.
Monster March attracts hundreds to streets of Elora
ELORA – Monsters came out in droves on Oct. 19 for Elora’s infamous Monster March Parade, where everyone is invited to dress up and anyone who wants to join the march can do so.
Toronto man charged in scam that cost business $230,000
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Toronto man has been charged with fraud, theft, forgery and money laundering in connection with a scam earlier this year that cost a local business over $200,000.
Maintenance work at Shand Dam to start in November
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A maintenance project at the Shand Dam means Belwood Lake will be drawn down more quickly than usual and there will likely be no ice fishing there this winter.
Rural Ontario Institute announces launch of 2024 Rural Change Makers Program
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the launch of the 2024 Rural Change Makers (RCM) Program.
Trunk or Treat Returns
FERGUS – Grace Christian Fellowship Church is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27 from 3-5pm.
Take the stress out of I.B.S.
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Take the Stress out of I.B.S.” (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered on-line this fall to help adults decrease symptoms of IBS.
Grey Bruce Singers announce upcoming Christmas concert
HANOVER – It’s in the stores already – Halloween and Christmas decorations together – it seems too early for Christmas.
Ontario Green Party leader visits Mapleton community
MAPLETON - Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner visited the Mapleton community to attend the Mayor’s Breakfast with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce and tour the Mapleton Health Centre on Oct. 9.