MAPLETON – Drayton is set to host its annual Terry Fox Run, raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation alongside the rest of the country.
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Fire destroyed Ignatius College near Guelph in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Governments funding in food safety and industry growth
CAMBRIDGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are funding up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth.
Beautifying Arthur
ARTHUR – Volunteers in the Walker Industries employee program Brooke-Lynn Richardson and Allie Walmsley trimmed shrubs and perennials at the Welcome to Arthur sign located at Highway 6 and Wellington Road 109 on Aug. 23.
Back at it
We’re back at it: the routine that September brings. Full calendars. Coordinated schedules. Structured time. Registration fees. The never-ending saga of the question that has no easy answer: “what do you want for dinner?”
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tournament raises $60,000 for hospitals
CLIFFORD – The Forrest family and local communities joined forces to raise $60,000 for two hospitals in need.
Celebrate arts, culture with free activities in Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto joins this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a large variety of free events and activities for Culture Days in Minto.
Reflections: God is Spirit
I am sitting here thinking about what I did today. Here are the highlights”
Centre Wellington to host New Resident Reception, Volunteer Fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township’s Community Connect program will host a New Resident Reception for the area’s growing population later this month.
Arthur Fall Fair introduces 2024 ambassador candidates
ARTHUR – The Arthur Fall Fair will crown its ambassadors on Sept. 8, the last day of the four-day fair.
Fergus Curling Club ready for 2024/25 season – and 190th anniversary
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, and welcoming new members.
Back to school!
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At all Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district schools, it was back to school on Sept. 4.
Fastball funding
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Imperials Fastball Team was recently the recipient of funding from The Blessings to You Centre.
Busy day for firefighters included calls for house fire, fall into gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a house fire and to a fall into the Elora Gorge on Tuesday.
New school year may trigger stress and anxiety in students, experts warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”