ONTARIO – United States President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war and annexation rhetoric this week, leaving economists, commentators, and even supporters wondering about his motivations.
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Trivia night coming to GrandWay Events Centre
ELORA – What costs a little, helps a lot, is a lot of fun and proves the knowledge in your brain is useful after all?
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation receives $10,000 donation
MINTO – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 in Listowel donated $10,000 from its poppy fund to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI Campaign.
Tariffs and trade: latest updates, resources and OFA actions
ONTARIO – On March 4, the United States imposed 10 per cent tariffs on energy imports from Canada and 25% tariffs on all other imports from Canada.
Summer Lectures Club offers 2025 summer series
GUELPH – Summer Lectures Club is a non-profit, independent organization operated by a group of volunteers who arrange lectures by people from all walks of life.
Auto detailing can improve a vehicle’s lifespan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When it comes to maintaining a vehicle, many drivers focus on engine care, tire pressure, and fuel efficiency, but one area that often gets overlooked is detailing.
GRCA issues flood warnings, flood watch on March 16
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority has (GRCA) issued flood warnings for Drayton, Grand Valley, Waldemar, West Montrose, the Village of Conestogo, New Hamburg, Ayr, County of Brant, Brantford and Six Nations on March 16.
Town of Erin offering new summer camps
ERIN – The Town of Erin has announced it will be offering new summer camps this year.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Curl for a Cause
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $13,000 to Curl for a Cause on March 17 in support of Aboyne Rural Hospice, a facility not yet constructed, but that will provide end-of-life care for local residents.
Playful Fox Productions brought The Wizard of Oz to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought its rendition of The Wizard of Oz to the Fergus Grand Theatre March 7 to 9.
Police beat: Guitar, amp stolen
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person responsible for a break-in and theft at a business here last week.
Community organizations in Erin to receive town grants
ERIN – A total of 19 community organizations will be receiving funding through the Erin Community Grants Fund.
Dr. Raj Khanuja is awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
ONTARIO – Dr. Raj Khanuja has been awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, one of Ontario’s highest honours, for his contributions to dental care accessibility through his program “Doing Positive in My Backyard.”
Significant flooding in Harriston
MINTO– Mike Billingsley took this photo of some of the flooding in Harriston on the morning of March 16.
Hundreds attend Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Hundreds of people came out for Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday on March 15 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.