The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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Curling Club holds annual Masters/Seniors bonspiel
HARRISTON – The Mount Forest Curling Club (MFCC) held its annual Masters/Seniors Curling Bonspiel on March 4.
Reflections: Happiness in Heaven
People will live together in Judah and all its towns—farmers and those who move about with their…
Horticultural society set to meet March 28
MOOREFIELD - A new gardening season starts for members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society, also known as Mapleton Buds and Blooms, on March 28.
Mapleton hosting photo contest
MAPLETON – Local residents should get their cameras ready because the Mapleton Township Photo Contest is back.
Abbas Wahab and Friends show brings comedy to Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – The Crown Harrison Cultural Centre is offering an evening of comedy on April 15.
Shaun Majumder brings comedy act to Town Hall Theatre
HARRISTON – Comedian Shaun Majumder is bringing The Love Tour to the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on March 25.
Minto plans volunteer appreciation dinner
MINTO – The Town of Minto is planning to host a volunteer appreciation dinner on April 19.
Minto Farmers Market seeks vendors
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers Market is seeking vendors as it gears up for the seasonal grand opening.
Warden’s caucus calls on province to work with municipalities on housing
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) joined the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with municipalities on efforts to increase the supply of housing, and to tackle the growing homelessness crisis in Ontario.
Black inducted as Hal Rogers Fellow by Kin Canada Foundation
FERGUS – An enthusiastic crowd was on hand at the Stone Gable Hall in Fergus last Sunday, as Senator Rob Black was inducted as a Hal Rogers Fellow of the Kin Canada Foundation.
Police beat: ‘Suspicious people’ call
ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects after a bizarre incident here recently.
Trudeau holds press conference in Guelph to announce housing plan
GUELPH – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was in Guelph on March 17 to launch the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4-billion initiative that will provide funding for local governments to fast track the construction of 100,000 new homes across Canada.
Let’s get to it
Hey spring, thanks for showing up. You’re right on time. I have been anticipating your arrival…