CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
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Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.
Wellington Heights students earn grand prize in national competition
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Wellington Heights Secondary School have brought home the grand prize from Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) national research-based case study competition. The winning trio earned $500 for their school and the title of Youth Wetland Experts.
Driver injured after vehicle crashes into restaurant
MAPLETON – A driver was taken to hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a restaurant here early on Wednesday morning, but no one inside the building was hurt.
Palmerston Legion hosts ’80’s car rally
Back to the ‘80s – The Palmerston Frank Lambier Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted an…
Traffic calming policy proposed
MAPLETON – A proposed policy on traffic calming measures was presented to township council at its May 10 meeting.
Agriculture focus of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington riding candidates gathered virtually on May 10 to promote party lines and promises on topics of importance to the riding’s farming communities.
Dr. O’Neill awarded Resident Essay Winner at Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course
Recognition – The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada past president Dr. Gabe Woollam, and…
Breeding bird atlas observer seeks access to ‘Drayton Square’
DRAYTON - The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (OBBA) is in its third round.
Perth Wellington candidates meetings set for Alma, Minto
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Voters in this riding will have a chance to learn about their candidates in the June 2 provincial election at two upcoming candidates meetings.
Railway museum set to honour engineer, fireman who lost lives in derailment during hurricane
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Committee cordially is inviting railway enthusiasts and area residents to attend a memorial dedication in honour of railway engineer Gordon McCallum and fireman W. Stewart Nicholson.
Arthur Lions Club host annual duck race
Duck race – After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the Lions Club of Arthur once again hosted its…
Reflections: Being intentional about our spiritual lives
Being intentional about our spiritual lives How intentional are you about how you live your life?…
Norwell’s CELP students held clean-up in Palmerston
Cleanup crew – Community Environmental Leadership (CELP) students from Norwell District Secondary…