FERGUS – A movement that began in Brampton has now grown across the province – and this year, Fergus and Hillsburgh were among the communities helping light the way.
New pet loss, grief resources launched by OVC Pet Trust
GUELPH – When Sydney’s dog, Bella, was diagnosed with cancer, Sydney ran up to her room and would not leave for hours.
Organizers of Fergus Santa Claus Parade choose winning floats
FERGUS – Organizers of the Fergus Santa Claus Parade chose the winning floats in two categories – commercial float and non-profit float.
Lions Club welcomes members
BELWOOD – On Dec. 2, the Belwood and District Lions Club added two new members.
Centre Wellington Minor Hockey U18 BB hockey team donates to Centre Wellington Foodbank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Dec. 12, the Centre Wellington Minor Hockey U18 BB hockey team carried on a tradition of donation to the Centre Wellington Foodbank.
String of thefts at Rare Charitable Research Reserve’s Springbank Farm Hub
CAMBRIDGE – A recent series of thefts at the Springbank Farm Hub has resulted in the loss of essential equipment and left a mark on both operations and community spirit.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation to ‘light up’ hospital until Dec. 23
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation is hoping to once again make things a little brighter for the staff and patients who will be spending time at the hospital this holiday season.
Belwood and District Lions Club sponsor annual Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – It was a snowy Saturday morning Dec. 6 and the Belwood Community Hall was filled with wide smiles and happy chatter as hundreds of people attended the annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Belwood and District Lions Club.
Fergus Pipe Band marks end of parade season with holiday celebration
FERGUS – The Fergus Pipe Band marked the end of parade season with a holiday celebration at the Fergus Legion on Dec. 6.
Parents at St. Joseph Catholic School held a Christmas “give” shop
FERGUS – Parents at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus held a Christmas “give” shop on Dec. 4 and 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church next door.
Dentists pledge $40,000 to new pool
MOUNT FOREST – McFarlane Family Dental of Mount Forest has committed $40,000 to the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool, specifically two lifeguard chairs.
Warm Winter Wishes campaign continues at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – For more than 20 years, the Grade 12 business leadership class at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest has championed a Warm Winter Wishes charity initiative.
Festivities flooded Drayton for Santa’s parade
DRAYTON – Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare to make their grand entrance at the fire hall following Drayton’s festive parade on Dec. 5, ready to greet excited children and their parents
Santa Claus parades through Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Crowds lined Palmerston’s main street on Dec. 6 to watch this year’s Santa Claus Parade.