MOUNT FOREST – In my profession I sometimes hear, “they didn’t want everyone getting together to cry”.
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Going green: eco-conscious burials and cremations
GUELPH – Death is not something people like to think about, let alone plan for.
The importance of having a will – and when to prepare one
ARTHUR – A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding how their property and assets will be distributed after their death.
It’s never too late (or too soon) to plan an end-of-life ceremony
GUELPH – Celebrant Christine Lafazanos said end-of-life ceremonies can happen any time, from before a person’s death to years after.
Skydiggers coming to Guelph
GUELPH - Canadian roots rock icons Skydiggers are coming to Guelph for a full evening performance at Guelph Little Theatre on May 13.
National Tartan Day concert at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On April 6 at 8pm, local promoter WeeAlec Productions is presenting a National Tartan Day Concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Great Big Sea singer Sean McCann performs at the Fergus Grand Theatre
Popular concert – Sean McCann, singer and founder of the Newfoundland group Great Big Sea,…
Launch of Telling Our Stories, Sharing Our Wisdom
Quite an idea – Nye sisters Gloria, middle, and Alberta, right, organized the initiative to write…
Curl for a Cause bonspiel raises $34,000 for charity
Curl for a cause – The 2023 Curl for a Cause bonspiel on March 25 raised $34,000 for four…
Mapleton Township threatens fines for local farmer selling puppies
MAPLETON – Township officials are putting a local farmer selling puppies out of his barn on notice. Two puppies recently purchased from the farm were euthanized after being diagnosed with parvovirus, a vaccine-preventable disease.
Boil water advisory ends
ERIN – A boil water advisory has ended in Erin.
Police beat: Careless driving
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On March 12 at about 10am, Wellington County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on 2nd Line near Wellington Road 18 here.
Ontario Envirothon competition returns to in-person programming in Grand River region
BARRIE – The 2023 Ontario Envirothon competition is returning to in-person programming in the Grand River region this year.
Jason Ashdown to lead United Way campaign cabinet
GUELPH – The Home for Good Campaign is excited and honoured to announce that R. Jason Ashdown, co-founder and chief sustainability officer at Skyline Group of Companies, will volunteer as the campaign chair and help meet its $5 million fundraising target.
COIL funds over 100 circular businesses in first year of operation
GUELPH – Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) is receiving strong uptake from circular businesses from across the province and beyond.