ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.
Crowds come out for Fergus Terry Fox Run
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The annual Terry Fox Run took place on Sept. 17 at locations across the country, including Fergus.
Lovers of the Birds: Long-eared owl
I have no experience with the long-eared owl, but since they can be widespread and fairly common throughout much of the province they are worth studying.
World Alzheimer Awareness Day
Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer societies across the world continue to raise…
Eight local volunteers to be recognized at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is recognizing over 3,400 community volunteers through the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
Reflections: Life with real hope
My grandson is five years old and quite spontaneously one day, clearly upset, said to his parents that he didn’t want them to die. We still wonder where he picked up that concern since there hadn’t been any discussion about that.
Young Mapleton woman starts dairy farm on PEI
MAPLETON – Many students just started school, while others recently ventured into their first job.
‘Do it your own way’ at Mount Forest Run
MOUNT FOREST – The Terry Fox Run here on Sept. 17 will once again be a “Do it your own way” event.
Fall Fun Day at Minto Farmers Market on Sept. 23
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is open all September long and inviting everyone to celebrate the beginning of autumn at its Fall Fun Day on Sept. 23.
Wide range of Culture Days events in Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto is joining this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a large variety of events and activities for Culture Days.
Drayton Terry Fox Run on Sunday
DRAYTON – Area residents will come together once again to help the Terry Fox Foundation fight cancer.
Rehearsals commence for 12 Days ‘Till Christmas
HARRISTON - Rehearsals for the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s fall musical production 12 Days ‘Till Christmas got underway on Sept. 5.
Railroad families remembered
PALMERSTON – A special tree was dedicated on Sept. 1 in Palmerston Lions Heritage Park in memory of the railroad families who embraced Palmerston as a railroad community.