MINTO – The Réseau Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities (SPARC) Network held its biennial symposium in Minto from May 23 to 26.
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Seniors centres celebrating ‘one of the most beautiful months of the year’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The month of June is Seniors Month and this year’s theme is “Working for Seniors.”
Annual Minto Firefighters breakfast
MINTO – Minto Firefighters held their annual breakfast in the Harriston Arena on June 1. Over 700 lined up for pancakes, eggs, hash browns and sausage prepared by local firefighters.
Local school boards to recognize Indigenous History Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – June is Indigenous History Month, and students attending local schools will celebrate with Indigenous-focused events and lessons.
Thrift store gives back to the community
PALMERSTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is the recipient of a $4,000 donation from The Palmerston Blessings to You Centre.
News from the Mapleton area in 1903 and 1928
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Have a say about potential short-term rental regulations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Short-term rentals (STR) are considered a type of accommodation where an individual rents a residence, or a portion of a residence, for a short-term period, generally through internet platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO.
Spring Field Day and Plant Sale attracts plant lovers
GUELPH – The Spring Field Day and Plant Sale attracted green thumbs and plant lovers to the Ignatius Jesuit Centre on May 18.
Mapleton Farmers’ Market set for first Mondays of June, July, August, September
DRAYTON – The Rotary Club of Drayton is partnering with the Mapleton Farmers Market this year.
Arthur Optimist Club kicked off June hosting Kids Fishing Derby
ARTHUR – Arthur Optimist Club held its Annual Kids Fishing Derby, on June 1.
Freedom is worth the fight
It was an overcast day in the city of Copenhagen when the guided tour announced a statue to the right of our bus.
Derelict building leveled eight months after formal BIA complaint
MOUNT FOREST – The old tea room building in downtown Mount Forest is no more after being demolished in April.
Science North exhibit coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Royal City Science is thrilled to announce that Science North’s highly acclaimed travelling exhibit, “Our Climate Quest,” is making its way to Guelph this June.
NDSS girls soccer team qualify for the CWOSSA tournament
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School girls soccer team travelled to Brantford on May 27 after a strong regular season led it to qualify for the CWOSSA tournament.