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Harriston Legion’s poppy banner unveiled at local cenotaph
HARRISTON - The Harriston Legion’s poppy banner has been placed near the local cenotaph this year.
Parades, festivities planned for holiday season in Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, Minto Fire and the local downtown revitalization committees are helping local families prepare for the holiday season with a wide range of events.
Ivanka Fear launches second novel: Where is my Husband?
MOOREFIELD – Ivanka Fear was waiting in a parking lot for her husband to finish work when her imagination started spinning.
Moondance, Bria Moore to play Basement Cafe
HARRISTON – Moondance and Bria Moore will be performing at the next Minto Arts Council Basement Cafe on Nov. 17.
Norwell Fall Frenzy dance features costume contest, games and music
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School hosted a Fall Frenzy dance for students on Oct. 26.
Reflections
Silver spoons and sacrifice “Born with a silver spoon in his mouth” is a mocking way we…
McDonald Chiropractic celebrates 5th year
HARRISTON – When local chiropractor Dr. Shawn McDonald set up shop in the Harriston Lions Medical Centre in August of 2018 it was a return home for both himself and his wife, dietician Paige McDonald.
Service of Remembrance held at Clifford cenotaph Nov. 5
CLIFFORD - Harriston Legion Branch 296 held a Service of Remembrance at the cenotaph in Clifford on Nov. 5.
Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every year, Nov. 14 is recognized internationally as World Diabetes Day (WDD).
Council discusses time capsule, farmer’s parade, heritage reserve fund
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council met on Nov. 6
Brother, sister from Elora earn medals at karate World Championships
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Siblings Hannah and Ethan Wright from Elora recently travelled to Orlando, Florida to compete at the World Karate Commission World Championships Oct. 23 to 27.
Board of health passes $25-million budget
GUELPH – The board of health approved the 2024 budget for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at its Nov. 1 meeting.
Crime, calls to police remain below pre-pandemic levels in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The level of serious crime and calls to police remain below pre-pandemic highs across Wellington County, according to a report presented to Wellington OPP’s local governing body in September by Inspector Steven Thomas.
Palmerston development draws concern over density
MINTO – Concerns were raised about the compatibility of a high-density development with the nearby Palmerston and District Community Centre at an Oct. 31 public meeting.