CENTRE WELLINGTON – The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington needs new volunteers
NORTH WELLINGTON – “Any child that needs a mentor should have a mentor.”
Celebrating 40 years of The African Children’s Choir
DRAYTON – The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their Canadian Tour, “marking four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope,” officials state in a press release.
Speeder of the Week
GUELPH – On April 20 at about 5:45pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway North.
Conservation grant applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Community groups and elementary schools can now apply for funding through the Community Conservation Grants program offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF).
Headwaters Art Gallery presents Dance of Light
ALTON – Headwaters Arts Gallery presents, Dance of Light, a two- member show featuring painters Alina Lloyd from Orangeville and Anne Schnurr from Guelph.
Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program
NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Ignatius plant sale, Spring Field Day
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ignatius Farm is holding its Spring Field Day and Plant Sale on May 17 from 9am to 12:30pm.
Have a small garden? Think about growing up
My garden is tiny, well actually, the property is tiny, my garden is big. Crammed with colour, texture, varying heights, and blooms that transverse three seasons, evoking childhood memories of my mother’s garden.
Reflections
Pray persistently, boldly
Holstein Drama Group present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
HOLSTEIN – “Dreams do come true!”
Long-term infrastructure project to begin May 5
WELLINGTON NORTH – Construction on Wellington Road 109, east of Highway 6 in Wellington North, is scheduled to begin on May 5.
Guelph Rowing Club welcomes community for 2025 season
GUELPH – Last year brought both big wins and losses to the Guelph Rowing Club (GRC). Now, the club is preparing for a busy spring and summer on Guelph Lake, including its Try Rowing Day.
Fists and firearms employed in 1857 election
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…