ELORA – Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she battles not only the U.S. Radium Corporation but her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
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Elmira Theatre Company presents: Pearl Gidley
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company will be presenting Pearl Gidley from Feb. 2 to 11, the tale of the Gidley sisters, Pearl and Edith, who live in Blyth, Ontario.
GCVI students invite community to Fleetwood Mac cover concert
GUELPH – High school music classes at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) are inviting the community to a concert in the high school’s auditorium on Jan. 20.
Mount Forest Legion donates 174 blankets to seniors
MOUNT FOREST – The holiday season has come to an end, but for some, the season of giving runs the entire year.
Minto Fire and OPP face off in hockey game
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Firefighters Association will be lacing up their skates for a good ol’ hockey game against the Wellington County OPP.
Reflections
I recently read in a scientific journal that scientists are discovering that from deep in the universe they are receiving radio waves.
Wild Things photographic display featured at Minto Arts Gallery
HARRISTON – Visitors to Wild Things, an exhibit of the photography of Durham resident Jim Dillabough currently on display at the Minto Arts Gallery, can expect to see a view of nature close up.
Palmerston Blessings to You Centre supports Seniors’ Centre for Excellence
PALMERSTON - The Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston is helping support programs of the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence (SCE) with a $2,000 donation.
Lovers of the Birds
I was debating which bird to write about next. My problem was solved when my neighbour Beverly texted me that a grey jay had been outside her window.
‘Would you like a toner cartridge with that?’
“Good morning. Welcome to Staples. How may I help you?”
Winter blast strikes area
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County experienced a major snowfall on the weekend of Jan. 12 to 14.
Food hub brings nutritious food, discretion to those in need
FERGUS – Tucked out of view at the Trailside Medical Centre, but easily accessible to anyone, is a food pantry, where people struggling to make ends meet can pick up non-perishable food and hygiene items. The Upper Grand Family Health Team has partnered with the CW Food Bank to offer a food hub.
Trees for Tots raises over $93,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – The winter storm that blanketed Guelph, Puslinch and Rockwood in a thick layer of snow last Friday night did not stop 250 volunteers from heading out Saturday morning to collect thousands of Christmas trees.
Community Living day programs to resume – but for how long?
WELLINGTON COUNTY –Community Living Guelph Wellington received a bit of a reprieve from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and intends to restart its day programs and EmployMEnt Options at the end of January.
Public health hosting virtual information session on youth vaping
GUELPH – Youth vaping is on the rise in Wellington County. That’s according to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), which is hosting a virtual youth vaping information session for parents on Jan. 24 from 7 to 8pm.