VERNER - Heidi Frey is the new Ontario Queen of the Furrow. The 20-year-old Drayton resident was selected on Sept. 20 during the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Verner, West Nipissing, located between North Bay and Sudbury.
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Opioid overdose leads to manslaughter charge for Harriston man
WEST GREY – A Harriston man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an opioid…
Federal all candidates meetings to be held throughout region
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS - Electors wishing to hear political candidates in person have a number of opportunities in the coming month.
Wellington North fears broadband upgrades won’t arrive soon enough
KENILWORTH - High speed internet is a high priority for Wellington North councillors.
Centre Wellington considers new animal control bylaw
ELORA – Centre Wellington is currently reviewing a new animal control bylaw.
Speaker Ted Arnott wants to improve decorum in the legislature
MOUNT FOREST - Speaker Ted Arnott would like to improve decorum in the Ontario legislature as politicians return from an extended summer break.
Jasper’s journey leads family to Italy
PALMERSTON – “The only thing stronger than fear is Hope.”
Elora hosting summer send-off
ELORA - A stunt performer will rappel down the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa later this month as part of a unique night of entertainment and shopping to help families bid summer a final farewell.
Smile Cookie campaign supports local community groups
Smile Cookie campaign - Staff members at the Fergus Tim Hortons Tower Street location.
Salamander festival set for Sept. 28
BELFOUNTAIN - The Belfountain Salamander Festival celebrates 23 years on Sept. 28 from 10am to 4pm.
Guelph Innovation Expo is back for second year
GUELPH - Innovation Guelph and Bioenterprise Corporation are hosting their second Innovation Expo at the Grand Guelph on Oct. 3 from 12 to 6pm.
Rockwood FC to lease space
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa Township will lease space at the Rockmosa Community Centre to Rockwood FC, enabling the club to expand and be accessible to the public.
Wellington County green bin organic pickup anticipated to begin July 2020
KENILWORTH - In his Sept. 9 report to Wellington North council, Wellington County councillor Steve O’Neill provided updates on a number of county initiatives.
Wide range of Culture Days events planned in Town of Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto has a wide range of activities planned for Culture Days, Sept. 27 to 29.
Guelph teacher running to 16 schools to celebrate Terry Fox, inspire kids
GUELPH – A teacher in Guelph is hoping to inspire students to achieve their goals, while celebrating the perseverance of Terry Fox, in a running event that will involve several Guelph schools.
