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Victora Park Seniors Centre upcoming events
Upcoming events at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre
Traffic concerns raised at public meeting on commercial proposal
KENILWORTH – At least one Mount Forest resident is concerned that adding commercial development to the existing No Frills location will mean more traffic headaches.
Hensall Co-op announces winners of 2024 Bright Futures Scholarship
HENSALL – Hensall Co-op has announced the recipients of the fourth annual Bright Futures Scholarship.
Centre Wellington launches 20-year vision for community
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is excited to launch the Economic Development & Tourism Strategy, setting a 20-year vision for the community.
Euchre at Mount Forest Legion
MAPLETON – Everyone is welcome to join the Mount Forest Legion to play progressive euchre on alternating Sundays.
Registration opens for elementary international languages program
GUELPH – Registration is now open for the Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB)…
Letter: Harriston Minto Book Sale a success
Dear Editor: Thanks to those who donated books to and those who purchased books at the Harriston Minto Fall Fair book sale.
The Little Mermaid the Musical a hit at the Fergus Grand Theatre
Centre Wellington – Mavis Productions from Toronto presented The Little Mermaid the Musical to a nearly sold out audience for all five performances at the Fergus Grand Theatre Oct. 5 and 6.
Record-breaking attendance at Erin Fall Fair
ERIN – Locals showed off their “Country Routes and Rubber Boots” at the Erin Fall Fair over the Thanksgiving weekend, with people travelling from near and far to check out the wide range of entertainment offered by the Erin Agricultural Society.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Longtime Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott will not seek re-election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ted Arnott will not be running for re-election when the next provincial election is called. The Wellington-Halton Hills MPP and Speaker of the Legislature told the Advertiser on Oct. 15 he’s decided to finish his term but will not seek re-election.
Harriston artist semi-finalist in ‘prestigious’ realist art contest
HARRISTON – A local realism artist is being recognized for her talents in the 17th International Art Renewal Centre (ARC) Salon Competition based in New York.
Former nurse designs handbags to be featured during Startup Fashion Week
FERGUS – Terri-Lynne Rade gave up a career in health care and will soon find herself on the runway of Startup Fashion Week – or at least the vegan leather handbags she designed will be modelled on the runway.
Sensational Elora’s Pumpkin Day brings fall celebration to county museum
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora's annual Pumpkin Day moved to the Wellington County Museum and Archives this year, bringing pumpkins, dancing, drumming, storytelling, snakes and more to Aboyne on Oct. 12.