ARTHUR – The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.
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Drayton 150 almost here
DRAYTON – A 150th anniversary celebration here is set to include live music, a soap box derby, tournaments, a car show, fresh food, a parade and fireworks.
OPINION: Ontario farms produce more than many people think
ONTARIO – Ontario farms produce more than 200 different food and farm products, giving consumers a wide range of options for filling their shopping carts and dinner plates with local food all year long.
Drayton to combine Canada Day, 150th events for grand celebration
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fairgrounds will be jam-packed June 27 to 29 with activities for the whole family, paying homage to both the village and the country.
Strawberry festival and teddy bear caper at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Wellington County held its second Strawberry Festival at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 21 and it stopped raining long enough for this family to sample some locally-grown strawberries.
Canada’s most patriotic village gears up for Canada Day celebration this weekend
ARTHUR – Canada Day is just around the corner and the Arthur community is gearing up for a big celebration.
Minto welcomes new residents with free ‘Meet your Neighbours’ welcome picnic
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, and Minto’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee invite families and individuals who are new to the community to the Meet your Neighbours Welcome Picnic (formerly the Newcomers’ Welcome Reception).
Six competing in Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair
MINTO – The Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair has a total of six competing for the title of junior and senior Harriston-Minto Ambassadors.
Minto launches new Culture Days micro-grant program
MINTO – The town’s Cultural Roundtable has officially launched its Culture Days micro-grant program, to help businesses and volunteer groups participate in Culture Days in September and October.
Puslinch going all out for Canada Day
ABERFOYLE – With a groundswell of Canadian nationalism sweeping the county, Canada Day celebrations in Aberfoyle are likely to be awash in Canadian flags.
Coalition celebrates $121,500 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC) has received a $121,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillum Foundation (OTF).
Clifford community revving up for annual truck show
CLIFFORD – Truckers from near and far are revving their engines in preparation for the annual Clifford Truck Show this weekend.
Catholic high schools raise over $60,000 at Relay for Life
GUELPH – St. James Catholic High School hosted a Relay for Life event on May 16, raising a total of more than $60,000 in support of the fight against cancer.
Some real stunners on Fergus garden tour
FERGUS – Fiona Mason’s home at 145 Union St. West was nothing but grass and holes left by the dogs of the previous owner.
Fergus Grand Theatre offers theatre technician training in September
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is offering theatre technician training in a 12-week course format starting in September.