PALMERSTON – The community’s big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.
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Developer delegates to council for answers on sewage allocation
KENILWORTH – There’s a moratorium on sewage allocations in Arthur due to limited wastewater capacities.
Palmerston native works to archive community’s history
PALMERSTON – Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne.
WHSS Special Olympics Bocce Team receive recognition certificates from township
MOUNT FOREST – Mayor Andy Lennox presented the Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team with congratulatory certificates on June 23 in recognition of the team’s gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.
Weiner dog races bring smiles, hot dogs
ELORA – Grand River Raceway hosted its annual Weiner dog race on July 4.
British Beat 66 perform flashback show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – British Beat 66 “invaded” the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.
Fergus author releases tell-all memoir
FERGUS – Local author Emily Quint has released a tell-all memoir entitled My Sunflower Soul.
At The Library: ‘The library is your ticket to summer adventure’
Looking for free, family-friendly fun this summer? Your local library has you covered!
Alex Robertson is first inductee in Scottish festival Hall of Fame
FERGUS – To mark its 80th anniversary the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is introducing a Hall of Fame and the first inductee is festival founder Alex Robertson.
Paving, home repair scams happen regularly: OPP
ORILLIA – The OPP is advising people to be cautious of possible paving and home repair scams.
Saturday parade planned for Palmerston 150
PALMERSTON – A parade will be held as part of the Palmerston Homecoming event, celebrating the community of Palmerston’s 150th anniversary.
Halton Hills mayor to host fishing derby
ACTON – The Mayor’s Fishing Derby is set for July 19 from 9am to 1pm at Prospect Park in Acton.
WHSS students receive athletic awards
MOUNT FOREST – Physical education teachers Rob Drost, Bridget Kosempel and Matt McFarlane presented athletic awards to Wolverine students at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest at the year-end assembly on June 16.
Clifford Lions present certificates to local businesses
CLIFFORD – The Clifford and District Lions Club presented certificates of appreciation to the Harriston Home Hardware and Minto Auto Centre for selling Easter Bunnies and calendars for the club.
ECFTA presents Merry Wives of Windsor
ELORA – Grab a lawn chair or blanket and come for an open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor.