HILLSBURGH – Just in time for planting season, the Hillsburgh Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale last Saturday.
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New report highlights locally grown seed diversity in Canada
GUELPH – A new report titled “Building Climate-Resilient Seed Systems in Canada” highlights local organic seeds as key to food and seed security, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Tarts Galore in Alma
ALMA – Held annually on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Alma holds its annual Tarts Galore Festival.
Reflections: The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
In the small congregation where I am the pastor there are suddenly two people in palliative care…
Review: Elora Community Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice a delight to watch
FERGUS – The last performance of Elora Community Theatre’s production of Jane Austin’s classic tale, Pride and Prejudice, took place on May 12 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. It’s a shame. A production of its quality could withstand a much longer run.
Belwood Lions donate to Women In Crisis
BELWOOD – On May 7, the Belwood Lions Club presented a cheque of $1,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
Maple syrup museum open in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Elliott Tree Farm owner Derek Elliott holding his bottle of pure maple syrup on May 19.
Minto requests public input
MINTO – The Town of Minto is currently preparing a Culture Master Plan and a Recreation Master Plan. These plans will help determine future needs and priorities for culture and delivering parks, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, services, and programs to the community.
Lovers of the Birds: Northern Bobwhite
Bobwhites are in the Gallinaceous family, (turkey, grouse, quail, partridge and pheasants).
New Harriston shop receives $1,000 grant
HARRISTON – A $1,000 signage grant has been approved by Minto council at a May 7 meeting.
Drinking Habits show a success
HANOVER – The show Drinking Habits by Tom Smith, presented at the Hanover Civic Theatre, closed on May 5 after five previous shows, to rousing applause from the audience.
Spring growth
Spring brings with it a sense of new life and growth. With this in mind I spoke with Ram Kalap, our chaplain and spiritual care therapist at Homewood.
UGDSB ratifies contracts with two unions
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has ratified collective agreements with two union partners, completing this round of local negotiations.
More railway mishaps on Guelph-Rockwood line
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…