ABOYNE – Cecil Curtis never talked much about his experience in the war. But he was deeply affected, says his son Ted Curtis.
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Longtime Rockwood resident recalls husband’s brave escape from Colditz Castle POW camp
ROCKWOOD – Though she turned 100 earlier this year, Sytske Drijber’s memory remains remarkably sharp.
Lest We Forget: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
Lest We Forget is a phrase embedded into English speaking society. Yet its literal meaning is based…
Erin remembers veterans and those who have fallen
ERIN - The Town of Erin and Erin Branch 442 of the Royal Canadian Legion are remembering veterans in various ways this Remembrance Day.
Erin Legion member completes book on Erin and district involvement in wars throughout history
ERIN – Memories of wartime radio broadcasts and army vehicle convoys rolling through Erin village turned into a life-long passion for Erin Legion member Doug Kirkwood.
Wellington County Museum and Archives unveils new virtual Remembrance Day exhibits
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is unveiling new digital content this Remembrance Day.
100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington gives $10,000 to Portage Ontario
WELLINGTON COUNTY – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100WWCRW) had their September…
Treaty Recognition Week in Wellington Catholic DSB
GUELPH – Across the province of Ontario, schools will be promoting Treaty Recognition Week…
Ford announces four hours of care at long-term care homes but it’s too little, too late says Ontario Health Coalition
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford announced on Nov. 2 that long-term care residents will receive an…
Orton Community Association hosted a Spooky Scavenger Hunt on Wheels
Spooky hunt – The Orton Community Association hosted a Spooky Scavenger Hunt on Wheels on…
OFA appreciates efforts to address ONCA concerns
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is expressing gratitude to the Minister…
OMAFRA Report: Calibration of rising plate meter: Measuring available feed in pasture
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Warming centre for Guelph homeless opens at city’s Drop-In Centre
GUELPH – A warming centre for Guelph’s homeless community opened November 1, providing a…
Program helps adults over 55 pivot to new careers
GUELPH – Adults aged 55 and older in the workforce are facing new challenges on their career…
Ontario hiring more driver examiners to cut road test wait times
QUEEN’S PARK – When COVID-19 shut down DriveTest centres across the province, the resulting…