GUELPH – National Giving Tuesday is making a return this year on Dec. 3 in support of the Hospice Wellington Kitchen.
Arthur Citizen of the Year ‘humbled’ by award
ARTHUR – Arthur resident Laird More was named citizen of the year at the Arthur Chamber of Commerce Community awards ceremony Oct. 23.
Remembering Wellington North Lieutenant Samuel Lewis Honey
CONN – Samuel Lewis Honey was born Feb. 9, 1894, in Conn, to parents Reverand George Edward Honey and Metta Blaisdell.
Illustrator reflects on ‘Flanders Fields’ book
EDEN MILLS – Local artist Janet Wilson is reflecting on her time illustrating the 1995 book In Flanders Fields, the story of the poem by John McCrae.
The historical significance behind the poppy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From late October until Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians don the poppy on their lapel.
Betta fish: myth verses fact
FERGUS – Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are hard to ignore with their vivid colours and flowing fins. However, despite being one of the most recognizable fish, they are also one of the most misunderstood.
Parvovirus: what is it and how is it treated?
FERGUS – Welcoming a new puppy into your home can be an exciting experience filled with joy and companionship.
Storybrook subdivision residents concerned about speeding drivers
FERGUS – Residents of the expanding Storybrook neighbourhood on Beatty Line North have raised concerns with the township over speeding drivers in the subdivision.
Local men to represent Canada at international bass championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local fishermen David Pol of Arthur and Derek Cushing of Salem are making their dreams come true as the duo prepares to represent Canada at the 2024 Bass Master Team Championship later this year in Louisiana.
Winter safety starts with winter tires
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As temperatures begin to cool and the inevitable winter looms ahead, vehicle owners are asking themselves the same question as last year, “Do I really need winter tires?” The short answer – yes.
Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy launches age well senior’s calendar
FERGUS – The Waterloo Wellington Older Adults Strategy (WWOAS) launched its 2025 Age Well seniors’ calendar at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Oct. 18.
Tips for a happy retirement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Retirement is a rite of passage; it signals the end of the working life and the beginning of a new adventure. For some, retirement is fun and easy, for others it can be a stressful and scary experience. The following tips can help you prepare for and adjust to retirement.
‘My age is a number, that’s all it is’: Rockwood man, 81, redefining ageing
ROCKWOOD – ‘Age is just a number’ is a phrase that many of us have heard our whole lives.
Studio Kampina Vintage: out with the new, in with the old
ELORA – Nestled into Elora’s downtown strip Studio Kampina Vintage has been serving the community for nearly five years. What began as racks of scattered clothing tucked into owner Jacquelyn Van Kampen’s living room, has transformed into an established vintage storefront.
Minister highlights new business supports
BRAMPTON – On Oct. 4 in Brampton, Diversity Minister Kamal Khera and Brampton Centre MP Shafqat Ali highlighted the federal government’s new support to help small- and medium-sized businesses.
