Danby’s Jim Estill is at it again. The Guelph-Eramosa innovator and philanthropist who received the Order of Canada earlier this year is once again up for a prestigious award.
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Riverfest Elora
It’s finally here, my favourite event of summer: Riverfest Elora.
Village’s quarry created by Elora White Lime Co.
For over half a century the Elora quarry has been a local landmark and the area’s most popular swimming spot.
August
Without question, this has been one of my best summers in recent memory and I haven’t even had my week of vacation yet (three weeks and counting).
Close to home
Prime holiday season arrived in this part of the world over the past few weeks and while the…
Police raided Elora, Guelph slot machine operations in 1931
No political issue in recent memory has aroused as much controversy as the decision of Centre Wellington to allow slot machines at a proposed racetrack adjoining Elora.
Birthdays
We’re just days away from the Carpenter’s birthday and I’ve been thinking of creative gifts for him because, in an unprecedented move, this year my husband outdid himself on my birthday.
Youth in business
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but I am a big fan of entrepreneurs.
A cool idea
As we swelter through a steamy, at times viciously hot, segment of summer here in Wellington…
Peel, Maryborough and Drayton news from 1903, 1928
Peel and Maryborough farmers began to cut their hay in late June under blue skies.
Community development
Last week I attended a Centre Wellington public meeting that hit close to the heart.
Time
There are two important lessons I’ve learned about friendship.
The future is now
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the first summer youth production staged by the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG).
The Evelyn building once served as liquor, appliance store
Main street buildings are both intriguing and frustrating subjects of historical research.
Summer edition
It’s here! The summer edition of Business Leader is hot off the press and it’s chock-full of…
