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Mapleton Township-area headlines from 1852, 1877
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fifth Elora Handmade Market expands into vintage
ABOYNE - The fifth annual Elora Handmade Market returns on Oct. 27, this year having expanded to include 10 vintage vendors.
Fergus building wins provincial heritage award
FERGUS - Dale and Lori Clarke, owners of The Vault Coffee and Espresso Bar, recently won the Peter Stokes Restoration Award – Small Scale/Individual/Small Business, presented by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO).
Eden Mills project gets sustainability award
EDEN MILLS - The Eden Mills Going Carbon Neutral project has received Canada’s 2020 Clean50 Top Project Award.
New seniors dental program coming to Wellington County
GUELPH – A new seniors’ dental program is coming to Wellington County.
Six Wellington Terrace volunteers receive Ontario Volunteer Service pins
Volunteers - On Sept. 13 the volunteer team at Wellington Terrace enjoyed a breakfast at the Lighthouse Restaurant, during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.
Participants recognize National Seniors Day with a Polker Walk
Seniors poker walk - Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus hosted its biannual Poker Walk on Sept. 30 in celebration of National Seniors Day.
Wingfield Farm Author Dan Needles is coming to Fergus
FERGUS – True Confessions from the Ninth Concession, starring Dan Needles and Ian Bell, is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 16 at 8pm.
Guelph Chamber Choir hosts first concert of season
GUELPH - Bob Chilcott’s Five Days that Changed the World is the Guelph Chamber Choir’s first 2019-20 concert.
Juno-award winning The East Pointers coming to Elora
TORONTO - Juno Award winners The East Pointers are set to release their new album Yours To Break on Oct. 25 via all streaming services.
Fibre artists will be featured at County Museum
ABOYNE - The Fall Fibres Show and Sale by the Guelph Guild of Handweavers and Spinners will take place at the Wellington County Museum on Nov. 2 from 9am to 4pm.
New General Store band coming to Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH - The New General Store band is coming to Hillsburgh on Nov. 9.
Doris Folkens featured in Erin Roots concert at Busholme
ERIN - Doris Folkens will perform on Oct. 19 at 7:30pm at the Busholme Inn as part of the Erin Roots series.
BDC Small Business Week celebrates Canada: a nation of entrepreneurs
The 40th edition of BDC Small Business Week, to be held coast to coast from Oct. 20 to 26, will bring together entrepreneurs at hundreds of events across the country to learn and network with their peers.