WELLINGTON COUNTY – Retirement is a rite of passage; it signals the end of the working life and the beginning of a new adventure. For some, retirement is fun and easy, for others it can be a stressful and scary experience. The following tips can help you prepare for and adjust to retirement.
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MPP assures province won’t force wind turbines on unwilling hosts
MAPLETON – Following a lengthy discussion on wind turbines at a Sept. 24 Mapleton council meeting, MPP Mathew Rae wrote a letter to Mayor Gregg Davidson and council regarding the province’s approach to renewable energy projects.
WHSS host their Heights Showdown
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic council, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel, Matt McFarlane and Rob Drost, organized the “Heights Showdown” on the school grounds on Oct. 3.
‘My age is a number, that’s all it is’: Rockwood man, 81, redefining ageing
ROCKWOOD – ‘Age is just a number’ is a phrase that many of us have heard our whole lives.
Ontario Green Party leader visits Mapleton community
MAPLETON - Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner visited the Mapleton community to attend the Mayor’s Breakfast with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce and tour the Mapleton Health Centre on Oct. 9.
NDSS supports the Terry Fox Foundation
PALMERSTON– Norwell District High School students hold up a flag on Terry Fox Run day.
Elora Farmers’ Market moves to Fergus for winter
FERGUS – The Elora Farmers’ Market is moving to the Highland Rugby Club Fieldhouse, at 160 Albert St. W. in Fergus.
Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season
KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.
Studio Kampina Vintage: out with the new, in with the old
ELORA – Nestled into Elora’s downtown strip Studio Kampina Vintage has been serving the community for nearly five years. What began as racks of scattered clothing tucked into owner Jacquelyn Van Kampen’s living room, has transformed into an established vintage storefront.
Minister highlights new business supports
BRAMPTON – On Oct. 4 in Brampton, Diversity Minister Kamal Khera and Brampton Centre MP Shafqat Ali highlighted the federal government’s new support to help small- and medium-sized businesses.
Mapleton council approves process for filling vacant seat
MAPLETON – Since former councillor Martin Tamlyn’s resignation in September, there has been a vacant seat on Mapleton council.
Wellington North Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice on Nov. 21
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North community is gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie, and charity at the second annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel, taking place on Nov. 21, at the Mount Forest Curling Club.
Speed cameras coming soon, signs warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every municipality in the county is getting a speed camera early next year, and this month signs are being posted to let people know where they will be located.
Sleeman Breweries and Guelph Community Foundation offer $40K for clean water initiatives
GUELPH – An exciting new grant opportunity has been launched for Canadian charities.
Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs
NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors.