MOUNT FOREST – Bright blue skies, falling autumn leaves and a crowd of community members set the scene for Mount Forest’s second annual Tree of the Year ceremony.
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Norwell District Secondary School held a Grade 9 barbecue and information night
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held a Grade 9 barbecue and information night on Sept. 11.
New season of ministry at Whites Road Pentecostal Church
HARRISTON – A new season of ministry at Whites Road Pentecostal Church (WRPC) outside of Harriston is beginning. “I am happy to introduce two very special people who are stepping into leadership roles at WRPC,” said Pastor Brad Sumner.
Connections Fibre Artists Exhibition on at Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – A new exhibit has begun at the Minto Arts Gallery for October. Having its opening night on Oct. 2, the Connections Fibre Artists Exhibition will run until Oct. 25 at the gallery, located on the third floor of the Harriston library.
Council approve year’s first structural grant application
MINTO – The year’s first structural grant application has been approved by council for a total of $925.
Reflections: Defending God
It has been disheartening to witness religious rhetoric become increasingly intertwined with political rhetoric. Defending a political party is interchanged with defending God. Freedom of speech is equated to freedom of religion.
Town of Minto celebrating Culture Days
MINTO – The Town of Minto is celebrating Culture Days once again with a wide variety of free local events, such as Apples and Astronomy, held at the rural home of Dave and Jean Anderson.
Alison Brown’s new book offers blueprint for finding rest
MAPLETON – Sit down, even if it isn’t finished.
Grade 9 students at Wellington Heights visit YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From Sept. 24 to 26 about 110 Grade 9 Wellington Heights Secondary School students attended YMCA’s Camp Ki-Wa-Y near St. Clements
Council approves $1,000 signage grant
MINTO – Council here has approved a signage grant of $1,000.
Harriston Halloween Haunt returns on Oct. 24
HARRISTON – The Harriston Halloween Haunt is returning for a night of thrills and chills.
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice Nov. 7 at Arthur curling club
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie and charity at the third annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel on Nov. 7 at the Arthur and Area Curling Club.
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s general manager, secretary treasurer retiring in 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) long-serving general manager and secretary treasurer Phil Beard will be retiring in 2026.
Drayton man, woman dead after serious Friday night crash
MAPLETON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on 8th Line in Mapleton Township, southeast of Drayton, on Oct. 3 at about 9:30pm.
Arthur women to shave heads, raise funds for Aboyne Rural Hospice
ARTHUR – Wendy Vroenhoven and Susan O’Neill are putting more than money on the line to support the future Aboyne Rural Hospice.