GUELPH — The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) recently announced the 20 current and emerging leaders from across the province that are selected to be a part of Class 20 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Participants will start their AALP journey in August.
Community News
Harriston Street Party offers car show, kids activities, downtown dance
HARRISTON – A summer street festival from sun-up to well after sun-down is set to take place on Aug. 12 in downtown Harriston.
Health care suffers as province scrimps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Over the course of a little more than a year, the Wellington Advertiser and North Wellington Community News have reported on several occasions that local health care facilities have been compelled to temporarily close vital departments.
Canadians say ‘Big Tech’ should pay to share Canadian news
VANCOUVER – An escalating tug of war between the Liberal government and “Big Tech” – with Canadian news content in the middle – is heating up an already hot summer in Canada.
Mapleton Buds and Blooms busy tending gardens
Looking good – The Moorefield and District Agricultural Society, aka Mapleton Buds and Blooms, has been busy planting and caring for gardens.
Makers’ markets coming to Clifford
CLIFFORD - Clifford Connects and the Minto Makers’ Market are bringing unique, local and handmade shopping right to downtown.
Minto hosting newcomer’s reception
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, the Minto Chamber of Commerce and the local downtown revitalization committees are welcoming everyone who has moved to Minto in the last year.
Township prepares to celebrate volunteers, welcome newcomers
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North is making plans to celebrate volunteers and celebrate newcomers to the community this fall.
Library day at Minto Market Aug. 19
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is bringing the Palmerston Library and other activities to the market on Aug. 19, from 9am to 12pm.
All-Ontario Midget softball champs to reunite in Harriston on Aug. 12
HARRISTON – Members of a team that played a major role in local sports history will gather for a reunion here during the town’s annual street party celebration.
Federal government, FCM partner to help municipalities reach net-zero targets
TORONTO – The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in initiatives that will help municipalities reach net-zero targets from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Arthur Day Camp team buys Buddy Bench with proceeds from lemonade sales
ARTHUR – Proceeds from a July 14 lemonade stand set up by Wellington North’s Arthur Day Camp have been used to set up a new Buddy Bench.
Drayton Fair kicks off season of local agricultural exhibitions
MAPLETON – Fair season is about to get underway across northern Wellington County.
Arthur celebrates 100th anniversary of local cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the cenotaph in Arthur was celebrated in style with a ceremony in Memorial Park here on Aug. 6.