CAMBRIDGE - Applications are now being accepted for grants for schoolyard and community environmental projects offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Foundation.
Guelph Youth Music Centre donation-matching challenges reaches 80% of target
GUELPH – In less than a month, the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s (GYMC) has reached 80 per cent of its fundraising goal.
Horticultural Society features winter photos
MINTO - In February, the Harriston and District Horticultural Society issued a photo challenge to members to submit photographs of local scenes along the theme of “Winter.”
Optimist Club of Moorefield make donation to Drayton Food Bank
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Optimist Club of Moorefield have not been able to hold…
Minto residents recognized by province for volunteering
MINTO - Members of the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society were recently recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport.
Virtual mayor’s breakfast April 16
MINTO – The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce are hosting a virtual mayor’s breakfast event on April 16.
Minto Scavenger Hunt winners announced
Skilled scavengers - The Tri-Town Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Harriston Rising, Clifford Connects and All Aboard Palmerston, wrapped up on March 7.
Most Canadians still spending less a year after emergency declared
OTTAWA - Payments Canada recently released the data on Canadian payment trends since the onset of COVID-19, showing that spending below pre-pandemic levels continues, and that Canadians demonstrate an ongoing reluctance to handle cash, payment terminals and ATMs.
Wellington County Learning Centre announce winners of Holiday Story Program
Holiday stories - The Wellington County Learning Centre in Arthur recently announced the VanGerven family is the winner of the centre’s Holiday Story Program.
PIN looking for folks to sit on boards of directors, offers training
GUELPH - The People and Information Network (PIN) is launching a program to help non-profit organizations find qualified volunteers to sit on their boards of directors.
How to maintain a car that’s rarely driven
Driving habits changed significantly in 2020.
Maintenance tasks pay off for drivers
Savvy drivers recognize that maintenance is essential to keeping their vehicles running strong for years on end.
Four reasons to skip topping off your tank
The familiar click of the nozzle when filling up at the gas station is recognizable to anyone with a few miles of driving under their belt.
Recognizing potential brake problems early helps drivers avoid costly accidents
Maintaining a vehicle is more than just a way to protect one’s financial investment. Maintenance can protect against accidents and make the road safer for drivers and their passengers as well as fellow motorists.