GUELPH — The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) recently announced the 20 current and emerging leaders from across the province that are selected to be a part of Class 20 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Participants will start their AALP journey in August.
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Art by Joe Gohl featured on walls of Centre Wellington council chamber
ELORA – Paintings of farm life, athletics and familiar village faces bring bursts of colour to the tan walls of the Centre Wellington council chamber in Elora.
Harriston Street Party offers car show, kids activities, downtown dance
HARRISTON – A summer street festival from sun-up to well after sun-down is set to take place on Aug. 12 in downtown Harriston.
Health care suffers as province scrimps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Over the course of a little more than a year, the Wellington Advertiser and North Wellington Community News have reported on several occasions that local health care facilities have been compelled to temporarily close vital departments.
Canadians say ‘Big Tech’ should pay to share Canadian news
VANCOUVER – An escalating tug of war between the Liberal government and “Big Tech” – with Canadian news content in the middle – is heating up an already hot summer in Canada.
Makers’ markets coming to Clifford
CLIFFORD - Clifford Connects and the Minto Makers’ Market are bringing unique, local and handmade shopping right to downtown.
Mapleton Buds and Blooms busy tending gardens
Looking good – The Moorefield and District Agricultural Society, aka Mapleton Buds and Blooms, has been busy planting and caring for gardens.
Minto hosting newcomer’s reception
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, the Minto Chamber of Commerce and the local downtown revitalization committees are welcoming everyone who has moved to Minto in the last year.
Township prepares to celebrate volunteers, welcome newcomers
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North is making plans to celebrate volunteers and celebrate newcomers to the community this fall.
Library day at Minto Market Aug. 19
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is bringing the Palmerston Library and other activities to the market on Aug. 19, from 9am to 12pm.
All-Ontario Midget softball champs to reunite in Harriston on Aug. 12
HARRISTON – Members of a team that played a major role in local sports history will gather for a reunion here during the town’s annual street party celebration.
Federal government, FCM partner to help municipalities reach net-zero targets
TORONTO – The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in initiatives that will help municipalities reach net-zero targets from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
His purposes, His way – that’s easy
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Headwaters Arts presents As the Story Goes
ALTON - Headwaters Arts is excited to present a most intriguing exhibit of over 55 pieces by 27 Headwaters artists from across the GTA and area.